PROFESSIONAL BILINGUALISM OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDENT: COOPERATION WITH AI

Abstract

In the contemporary landscape of language learning and education, the formation of professional bilingualism among foreign language students is increasingly influenced by innovative technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). The integration of AI tools and platforms into language learning environments represents a transformative shift, offering unique opportunities for students to enhance their linguistic proficiency, cultural understanding, and overall communicative competence. This article explores how cooperation with AI can facilitate the development of professional bilingualism of foreign language students who are striving on their professional development path in becoming English teachers and translators. Such sensitive matters as personal development and ethics of integrating AI in the process are considered among some more pragmatic aspects such as incorporating AI into lesson planning and linguistic skills development. Data for the present research is original and comes from the context of three universities where authors are working with aspiring emerging professional bilinguals. The results can be of interest for those working in the higher education sphere or related areas requiring the professional training being reviewed in this paper.