GenAI language corpora in foreign language teaching: advantages and disadvantages

Abstract

Importance. Corpora have proven itself over the years as an effective tool in foreign language teaching. The current stage of technological development is characterized by the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies into all spheres of society. One of the modern programs based on generative artificial intelligence is ChatGPT, which creates answers based on a huge array of data. The processes underlying the functioning of ChatGPT are similar to corpora technologies, which determines the possibility of using ChatGPT as a language corpus. The purpose of the study is to identify the advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT when used as a language corpus.Research Methods. In the course of the research, the following theoretical methods were used: the study and analysis of scientific literature on the research topic, generalization and classification of conceptual approaches of scientists. As a result of comparing the corpora technologies and the ChatGPT neural network according to nine main criteria, the advantages and disadvantages of each of the programs were identified and described.Results and Discussion. The comparison of corpora technologies and the ChatGPT neural network according to nine main criteria showed that corpora technologies are the preferred choice in mastering lexical and grammatical skills; ChatGPT is preferable when a teacher is in need for quickly prepared training tasks and when teaching students with a lower level of cognitive abilities and foreign language proficiency.Conclusion. ChatGPT neural network can be used in the process of learning a foreign language as a language corpus. However, the application of the program will not always be advisable, and should depend on the training task. The results of the study can be used to develop methods for teaching aspects of language based on corpus-based artificial intelligence technologies.