APPLICATION OF AI TECHNOLOGIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING IN INDIA: OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES AND PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS

This research paper examines the utilization, opportunities, challenges, and pedagogical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in second language acquisition within the context of education in India. Specifically, this study focuses on the role of AI technologies in the development of speaking skills. AI powered tolls, highlighting the evolution from computer-assisted language learning (CALL) to modern AI-based tools,it elucidates the transformative potential of technologies such as automatic speech recognition (ASR), Text-to-speech (TTS), intelligent personal assistants (IPAs), and AI-powered chatbots. In the Indian contextwhere challenges such as multilingualism, the digital divide, and resource disparities persistAI technologies can play a pivotal role in fostering personalized learning, immediate feedback, and self-directed learning.This research presents the potential for enhancing the effectiveness of language learning through various AI applications, including speech assessment tools, conversational chatbots, and AI-based grammar checking systems.Furthermore, this study highlights potential challenges, such as technological disparities, excessive reliance on AI, ethical concerns, data privacy issues, and the need for a critical evaluation of AI-generated content.