Teachers’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in Second Language Learning
Thank you for agreeing to take part in this interview. This research forms part of an MA
Education dissertation at the University of Hull. The purpose of the study is to explore
teachers’ perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in second language
learning, including perceived benefits, potential challenges, and the kinds of
institutional support that may be needed to ensure its ethical and effective use.
Your participation is voluntary, and you may choose not to answer any question or stop
the interview at any time. With your permission, the interview will be audio recorded for
transcription purposes. All responses will be anonymised, and neither participants nor
the school will be identified in the final dissertation.
The interview should take approximately 20–30 minutes.
Opening
1. Can you describe your general experience with AI in language teaching
2. How long have you been teaching English?
3. Which year groups do you currently teach?
Pedagogical Benefits and Applications
4. In what ways have you found AI useful, if at all, in supporting language learning?
5. Have you observed any changes in student engagement or performance when AI
tools are used?
6. Are there particular areas of language learning where AI seems especially effective
or ineffective?
Ethical Concerns and Professional Challenges
7. What concerns do you have about the increasing presence of AI in education?
8. How do you navigate issues such as academic integrity or student over-reliance?
9. Do you feel AI changes your professional role as a language teacher? If so, how?
[Link] you encountered any situations where AI created uncertainty or tension in your
practice?
Institutional Support and Structural Conditions
11. How would you describe the level of institutional guidance or policy around AI?
12. What forms of professional development would you find most helpful?
13. What conditions would need to be in place for AI to be integrated responsibly and
effectively?
14. Looking ahead, how do you see AI shaping language education in this context?