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Siti Rahmatia Kaif
English Education Study Program, University of Muslim Buton, Indonesia
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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EFL Students' Experiences of AI-Assisted Reading in Developing Vocabulary Knowledge: A Qualitative Study La Ode Rasmin; Hikmawati Hikmawati; Siti Rahmatia Kaif
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v14i1.6318

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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted English language training, particularly in vocabulary development and reading instruction. This study investigates how EFL students utilize AI-assisted reading to improve their vocabulary in a Reading for General Purposes course. Ten pupils were purposefully chosen from a single class using a qualitative descriptive method. Students' experiences using AI to comprehend English reading materials were gathered through written interviews via a Google Form with 8 open-ended questions. Braun and Clarke's framework, comprising data familiarization, coding, and theme generation, was used to analyze the data thematically. Six major themes emerged from the findings: AI as a reading comprehension aid; AI's role in developing contextual vocabulary; useful AI features for reading instruction; modifications to students' reading experiences and learning strategies; difficulties and constraints of AI use; and students' affective reactions and attitudes toward AI integration. Overall, the findings show that students' vocabulary, reading comprehension, and confidence are all enhanced by AI-assisted reading. To avoid over-reliance, the study also emphasizes the value of digital literacy and the lecturer's responsibility in directing AI use. To achieve more critical and effective technology-integrated reading instruction in EFL contexts, these findings offer pedagogical insights.
Co-Authors Hikmawati Hikmawati La Ode Rasmin