Revolutionising English Language Classrooms: The Role of Generative AI in Enhancing Productive Language Skills

Abstract

As education embraces digital transformation, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Quillbot are redefining English language teaching and learning. This study examines their role in enhancing productive skills—speaking and writing—among learners in Oman’s technical colleges. Using a mixed-method design, data were gathered from surveys of 120 students and complemented by classroom observations and teacher interviews. Findings reveal that generative AI significantly boosts learner motivation, supports self-directed study, and improves accuracy in grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. While students valued real-time feedback and enhanced confidence, teachers highlighted both opportunities—greater learner autonomy and enriched practice—and challenges, including concerns about over-reliance and authenticity. The paper argues for a balanced, pedagogically grounded integration of AI tools to complement traditional approaches. Recommendations are offered for curriculum development, teacher training, and policy design, underscoring the transformative yet context-sensitive potential of generative AI in English language education.