ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN INCLUSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNIQUES, TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS, AND FUTURE POSSIBILITIES

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into English Language Teaching (ELT) is redefining pedagogical practices, especially in the realm of inclusive education. The paper aims to explore how AI-driven tools and techniques can support diverse learners, including those with linguistic, cognitive, or physical challenges, by creating adaptive, personalized, and accessible learning environments. With applications ranging from speech recognition and natural language processing to adaptive learning platforms and chatbots, AI empowers educators to tailor instruction based on individual student needs and learning styles. Tools like AI-based grammar checkers, pronunciation aids, virtual teaching assistants, and real-time translation software offer opportunities for scaffolding language acquisition in ways that traditional methods often cannot achieve.
The paper also attempts to examine the transformative strategies that incorporate AI into inclusive ELT, such as differentiated instruction, multimodal content delivery, and real-time feedback mechanisms. By leveraging AI’s analytical capabilities, educators can make data-informed decisions to enhance learning outcomes and promote equity in classrooms with multilingual and multicultural learners. Additionally, the research anticipates future possibilities including emotionally intelligent AI tutors, immersive AI-powered virtual reality (VR) classrooms, and multilingual AI companions that foster conversational practice and confidence-building.