Using chatbots to create educational materials in English for journalism students

Abstract

Importance. Currently, there are many artificial intelligence tools available, with ChatGPT, Alice AI, and Le Chat being the most effective and accessible for Russian users. However, the potential of these tools in teaching English for professional purposes has not been fully explored. The purpose of this study is to investigate the capabilities of these chatbots in developing educational materials for English language learners studying journalism and monitoring their progress. Materials and methods. The object of study is the capabilities of chatbots in creating English language educational materials for future journalists, as well as the criteria for evaluating students’ work. The research methods include the analysis and synthesis of scientific literature on the topic, as well as experimental and practical interaction with chatbots such as ChatGPT, Alice AI and Le Chat. Results and Discussion. Within the framework of teaching professional English, the useful functions of chatbots have been identified, which consist in generating educational materials in accordance with specific educational needs and goals, as well as in creating criteria for evaluating students’ academic performance. Conclusion. It has been proven that ChatGPT, Alice AI and Le Chat chatbots are indispensable assistants for teachers in creating educational materials to teach professional English and monitor students’ work.

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