A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of GTM and AI-Oriented CLT in Second Language Acquisition: A case study of the students of Kohsar University Murree

Abstract

Grammar Translation Method is one of the oldest and most practiced pedagogical methodology in learning a foreign language whereas, Communicative Language Teaching is a more recent approach especially when it is embedded with Artificial Intelligence to make second language learners more proficient. This study examines the comparative effectiveness of the Grammar Translation Method (GTM) and AI-oriented Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in second language acquisition (SLA). While GTM emphasizes grammatical accuracy and translation, AI oriented CLT integrates technology to promote communicative competence. The study employs a mixed-method approach involving a rural university student from a variety of different departments to reveal that AI-oriented CLT significantly improves speaking, listening, and overall communicative competence, whereas GTM remains effective for grammar and reading skills. The study highlights the need for a blended approach integrating both methods. This study adopted the quasi-experimental pre-test /post-test control group design for exploring the effectiveness of  GTM and AI-Oriented CLT in Second Language Acquisition. This study reveals results of a research based on AI and CLT conducted on rural area based second language learners.