Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence, No. 3. 2026. Pp.212- 231

The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Developing the Language Skills of Philology Students

Department of Ukrainian Language, Faculty of Philology,
Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine

Department of Ukrainian Language, Faculty of Philology,
Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine

Department of Ukrainian Language, Faculty of Philology,
Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine

Corresponding Author: olesya.kharkivska@uzhnu.edu.ua

Department of Ukrainian Language, Faculty of Philology,
Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine

Department of Linguistics
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

Abstract:

The article explores the prospects of applying Artificial Intelligence technologies to foster the development of language competence among philology students within the framework of the ongoing digitalization of education. It outlines the conceptual and theoretical principles underlying the incorporation of AI-based tools into philological education, taking into account a competence-oriented learning paradigm as well as the increasing significance of academic writing and digital literacy. The research seeks to assess the applied potential of AI in improving students’ lexical, grammatical, stylistic, communicative, and analytical abilities and to define pedagogically justified strategies for its effective integration into the educational process. The empirical basis consists of an online survey of philology students from Ukrainian higher education institutions (n = 36) conducted via Google Forms. The methodological framework combines principles of pedagogical linguistics and digital didactics, using theoretical analysis, qualitative interpretation of survey data, observation, and pedagogical modeling. The findings indicate that AI tools are widely used in educational practice, with ChatGPT being the most popular service for idea generation, text editing, and writing. At the same time, students demonstrate awareness of potential risks, including language standardization, reduced autonomy, and academic integrity concerns. The study concludes that AI functions as a practical auxiliary resource but cannot replace the professional role of the teacher.

Cite as:

VENZHYNOVYCH, N., BANYOI, V., KHARKIVSKA, O. SHKURKO, H., & ILKIV, A. (2026). The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Developing the Language Skills of Philology Students. Arab World English Journal, Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence, (3):212- 231

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Prof. Nataliia Venzhynovych is a Doctor of Philology at Uzhhorod National University. Her research interests include Phraseology, Cognitive Linguistics, Linguoculturology. She is the Head of the Department of Ukrainian Language, the Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Scientific Journal “Scientific Bulletin. Series: Philology” in Uzhhorod National University.
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0230-4118

 Veronika Banyoi is a Candidate of Philology (Ph.D. in Philology), Associate Professor at the Department of Ukrainian Language at Uzhhorod National University. Now she is currently working on problems in Microtoponymy and Dialectology. She is a member of the Editorial Board of the Scientific Journal “Scientific Bulletin. Series: Philology” at Uzhhorod National University.
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7957-8080

Olesya Kharkivska is a Candidate of Philology (Ph.D. in Philology), Associate Professor at the Department of Ukrainian Language at Uzhhorod National University. The field of her scientific interests includes Dialectology and Deryvatology, History of Language. She is a member of the Editorial Board of the scientific journal “Scientific Bulletin. Series: Philology” at Uzhhorod National University. ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8145-8069

 Halyna Shkurko is a Candidate of Philology (Ph.D. in Philology), Associate Professor at the Department of Ukrainian Language at Uzhhorod National University. The field of her scientific interests includes Dialectology, Lexicology, Sociolinguistics, Digital Philology and Ukrainian as a Foreign Language. ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4872-3809

 Prof. Anna Ilkiv is a Doctor of Philology, Professor at the Department of Linguistics at Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University. Her research interests include Ukrainian as a Foreign Language, Rhetoric and Academic Writing, Use of Artificial Intelligence in Educational Activities. ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3626-7113