The Effects of AI Tool Integration on English for Specific Purposes Learning in Logistics Education

Abstract

Learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is more than just learning a language. It includes basic skills like writing, reading, listening, and speaking, together with special terms and knowledge from specific areas. In the field of business and economics, ESP courses often need students to do tasks like giving presentations and writing essays. These tasks require a lot of self-study outside the class, and students often struggle because they don’t have enough helpful tools. This study looks at 56 logistics students who were studying ESP at a university. AI tools were used as a part of their learning process to help them. The research used both qualitative and quantitative methods to see how using AI tools affected students’ learning and their opinions about these tools. The results indicate a substantial improvement in students’ scores, providing empirical support for the effectiveness of AI tools in enhancing ESP learning. Also, students had a positive attitude toward these tools, showing they liked and used them as helpful resources for learning by themselves. This study suggests that AI tools should not be seen as cheating but as helpers for students to learn on their own. With AI technology, students can learn ESP independently, improving their language skills and becoming better at self-directed learning