AI is advancing fast, and with it, it is affecting all sectors, especially the educational sector. Educators have just started embracing the use of AI in their classrooms. The use of AI in teaching and learning has proven its success (Alameddine, 2025), and now teachers can use it to support ESL learning, particularly through the use of automated and adaptive feedback. The present study investigated the effectiveness of ChatGPT 4o in improving ESL learners’ writing skills to determine if this strategy would be adopted as a future pedagogical method. The main research question was, "How does ChatGPT-4o-generated feedback influence ESL students’ writing proficiency?". We collected data from 28 students enrolled in an advanced ESL writing course to address the research question. A survey, semi-structured interviews, and an analysis of students' writing drafts comprised the collected data. The analysis of the data indicated that ChatGPT 4o feedback positively contributed to the students’ writing and gave them more confidence in their writing abilities. The study concludes with the researcher recommending the use of ChatGPT 4o as part of the writing process because it provides students with more personalized feedback that leads to a better learning experience.

Authors:
Mira Alameddine, Rafik Hariri University, Lebanon

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Mira M. Alameddine is an associate professor at the Lebanese University and a lecturer at Rafik Hariri Univerity. She is interested in developing new materials and activities to enhance her teaching and students' learning, as her study reflects.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-alameddine-61573a25/

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