Second Language Learners’ Attitudes towards AI-assisted English Writing in China

Authors

  • Hongguo Xue Northwestern Polytechnical University
  • Ziyan Zhang
  • Zihan Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18533/6yvrvr29

Keywords:

Attitudes, AI application, English Writing, Second language learner

Abstract

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has profoundly transformed pedagogical practices, particularly in the field of second language acquisition. Against this backdrop, this study investigates the attitudes of 192 graduate students towards the application of AI in their English writing in a Chinese university. The findings reveal that the majority of participants exhibited positive attitudes as AI tools facilitate the improvement of their overall writing abilities. Furthermore, this paper discusses the key challenges encountered during the AI usage process, along with the implications for designing targeted English writing teaching strategies.

Author Biography

  • Ziyan Zhang

    Ziyan, Zhang is a first-year graduate student of Northwestern Polytechnical University, China.  Her interest of research is applied linguistics.

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2026-06-30

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Vol. 15 No. 04 (2026): June

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