JALT2025 - Tokyo

Evaluating the Effectiveness of AI Created Texts in EFL Contexts

Oct 31, 2025, 5:10 PM

30m

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Room 407

Speaker

Miguel Mision (University of Nagano)

Description

Sponsored by a JALT research grant.
This study compares the effectiveness of AI-generated books and ER Central in an extensive reading (ER) program for university EFL learners. Students were divided into two groups based on text type. Outcomes were measured through surveys and reading assessments. Results suggest that AI-generated texts can match traditional materials in engagement and perceived usefulness. The findings highlight AI’s potential to personalize ER experiences while maintaining language learning outcomes.

Summary

Sponsored by a JALT research grant.
This study compares the effectiveness of AI-generated books and ER Central in an extensive reading (ER) program for university EFL learners. Students were divided into two groups based on text type. Outcomes were measured through surveys and reading assessments. Results suggest that AI-generated texts can match traditional materials in engagement and perceived usefulness. The findings highlight AI’s potential to personalize ER experiences while maintaining language learning outcomes.