Implementing ChatGPT-3.5 as a Pedagogical Tool to Improve EFL Students’ Fluency and Accuracy During Impromptu Speeches at Centro de Estudios de Idiomas Conversacionales (CEIC) during the Third Quarter 2023

Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness of using ChatGPT-3.5 as a pedagogical tool to enhance the fluency and accuracy of EFL students during impromptu speeches. The methodology involves a qualitative approach, including a pre-test and a post-test checklist, a questionnaire, and a Likert scale. Results indicate significant improvements in students’ accuracy and overall speaking skills after four weeks of using ChatGPT-3.5. Vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation were the skills that improved the most during the process. The findings suggest that ChatGPT-3.5 supports the Communicative Language Approach by providing students with a conversational partner for authentic practice and immediate, personalized feedback. Future research with a larger sample could offer deeper insights into the tool's effectiveness across different proficiency levels.