The Use of ChatGPT in EFL students as a Learning Assistant in their Writing Skills: A literature review
Nguyen Nhat Huy Pham
Abstract
This literature review explores the use of ChatGPT as an assistant learning tool for Writing Skills in EFL students. Writing is one of the most important skills for English learners who want to be fluent in the language. Therefore, much research has been done into these aspects to determine new pedagogical benefits for the linguistic field. Guided Social Constructivism by Lev Vygotsky, the review investigates the potential of AI tools like ChatGPT as a learning-supported tool for Writing Skills in EFL students. The findings from previous studies show that ChatGPT enhances students' engagement, personalized learning experiences, and time efficiency by providing immediate feedback. However, overuse, privacy, and misinformation issues are not addressed. The review emphasizes using ChatGPT to enhance EFL students' writing skills while highlighting the significance of ethical issues and efficient implementation with appropriate instruction by experts. This review also provides valuable insight for experts, educators, and students interested in using ChatGPT in language acquisition in general and writing skills in specific.