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5–6 Aug 2025
HUFLIT University
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone

CHATGPT AS A LANGUAGE TUTOR FOR STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS

5 Aug 2025, 14:00
30m
Room HA0303

Room HA0303

AI and TESOL: Innovations in English Language Teaching

Speaker

VÕ LÝ (University of Information Technology, VNUHCM)

Description

Abstract
Writing skills are essential for integrating knowledge and language skills. On the other hand, it can also be a challenging and arduous task. Students must address weaknesses in grammar, vocabulary, structure, and even spelling. This process is highly time-consuming, yet both teachers and students are required to adhere to a strict schedule. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT has emerged as a promising tool for supporting students through personalized, instant feedback. This study investigates the effectiveness of using ChatGPT as a writing tutor beyond the classroom. The research involved sixty information technology majors at University of Information Technology enrolled in a twelve-week intermediate English course. Throughout the process, the teacher serves as a facilitator, mentor, and supervisor, guiding students to engage with ChatGPT constructively without relying on it excessively. Data was collected through a questionnaire and informal discussions. The findings highlight that most students reported feeling motivated and were willing to use ChatGPT as a tutor outside the classroom. They appreciated ChatGPT's ability to clarify vocabulary usage, suggest appropriate sentence structures. The results also indicate the potential for teachers to use ChatGPT as a supplemental tutor, providing tailored feedback to students as needed.

Keywords: ChatGPT, tutor, writing skill, challenges, grammar mistakes, vocabulary usage

Author

VÕ LÝ (University of Information Technology, VNUHCM)

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