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I. INTRODUCTION
The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has experienced significant growth, leading to various
advancements and changes in multiple aspects of modern life (Gocen & Aydemir, 2021; Jain & Jain, 2019;
Jillian et al., 2023). ChatGPT is a recent innovation that has an impact on the teaching and learning of the
English language. The development of technology-based language teaching in recent decades has been
influenced by extensive study on AI conducted over a long period of time. Prior research on technology
integration mostly examined learning methodologies, motivation, attitudes, and the incorporation of technology
into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs (Ali, 2022; Al-
Kadi, 2018; Ali & Bin-Hady, 2019; Zhao et al., 2002). The introduction of ChatGPT, referred to as a ―massive
autocomplete machine‖ (Jillian et al., 2023, p. 1), has opened up new avenues for studying the integration of
technology in second and foreign language teaching, specifically in the context of English (Aljanabi et al.,
2023).
The education and training sector has experienced a recent upsurge in interest inAI owing to its
capacity to fundamentally transform the process of learning. AI enables customized instruction, adaptive
evaluations, and meaningful engagements in digital, portable, or integrated learning settings, establishing it as a
prominent term in the discipline (Zhang & Aslan, 2021). In the realm of English language education, the
emergence of AI-driven tools such as Chat GPT has garnered significant interest. Numerous studies have
examined the application of these AI-powered tools in the context of English language learning (Alhalangy &
AbdAlgane, 2023; Alharbi, 2023; Alsadoon, 2021; Han, et al., 2023). The effective incorporation of AI
technologies in language learning relies not solely on technology progress or teachers, but also on
comprehending learners’ perspectives and experiences regarding their utilization.
Although there have been efforts to incorporate AI into language programs to address current issues,
there are critics who argue that AI-language bots are ―unable to produce insights or conduct in-depth analysis‖
(Buriak et al., 2023, p. 1). A group consisting of 44 authors, led by Jillian Buriak, contended that ―the results
generated by the AI model should not be accepted without critical evaluation.‖ It was recommended that a
thorough evaluation be conducted on all AI-generated results to avoid inaccuracies, omissions of important
details, or assertions that are not relevant. According to Buriak et al. (2023, p. 2), ChatGPT, a recent AI
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innovation, has the potential to produce inaccurate information when tasked with completing or updating data
that is currently available. These statements may prompt authors to reconsider before attributing ChatGPT as a
co-author (Bin-Hady et al., 2023). Conducting research is necessary to address pertinent contentious matters that
arise with artificial intelligence. Regarding ChatGPT, it is necessary to distinguish its advantages and
disadvantages and examine its impact on the acquisition of English as a second or foreign language.
In order to enhance language learning, it is crucial to examine the perceptions of English learners
towards ChatGPT. This will assist researchers in gaining a deeper understanding of the efficacy of ChatGPT in
language acquisition. Due to the limited number of studies examining the perspectives of Vietnamese university
students regarding ChatGPT, this research seeks to utilize a questionnaire to investigate the following questions:
What are the major perceptions of Vietnamese university students towards learning English with
ChatGPT?
In recent years, there has been a significant surge in research focused on the integration of AI
technology in language teaching and learning. AI in education encounters additional challenges, including
output bias, human supervision, and misuse. Nevertheless, if effectively handled, these challenges offer valuable
insights and prospects in education for acquainting students with potential societal biases, complexities, and
hazards associated with AI implementations. Kasneci et al. (2023) offer resolutions to these problems and
ethically implement these models in their teaching.
In their study, Göçen and Aydemir (2020) explored the potential opportunities that AI could bring to
the field of education and its impact on the future of schools.The study employed the qualitative research
methodology of phenomenology, which examined the perspectives of participants from various
sectors.Researchers discovered that the utilization of AI in education has novel benefits for schools and teachers,
as well as certain limitations and positive aspects.The findings include recommendations on the utilization of AI
and strategies for addressing potential issues.While the majority of participants express a favorable attitude
towards AI, many individuals, particularly teachers and academics, harbor apprehensions regarding the future of
education.
Aydin and Karaarslan (2022) investigated the viability of utilizing artificial intelligence to condense
literature review papers. As per the authors’ perspective, AI has the potential to revolutionize academic
publication by minimizing human labor and enabling academics to focus more on their research. In addition,
they utilized ChatGPT to compose an academic paper and deployed plagiarism detection techniques to verify
the uniqueness of ChatGPT’s content. Zhai (2022) conducted a study in which ChatGPT was utilized. The
findings demonstrated that ChatGPT is advantageous to researchers in producing coherent, precise, well-
structured, and enlightening academic articles. The study suggests modifying learning objectives to incorporate
the utilization of AI tools for subject-specific tasks, while emphasizing the cultivation of creativity and critical
thinking instead of focusing on generic skill enhancement. ChatGPT enables students to delegate assessment
assignments. The study proposed the necessity of developing new assessment instruments that prioritize
creativity and critical thinking, as these cognitive abilities cannot be substituted by AI. Bin-Hady et al. (2023)
conducted a study that focused on ChatGPT’s application in English language acquisition on a global scale.
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Evidence indicates that ChatGPT is expected to contribute significantly to the field by improving learners’
language abilities, supporting the learning process, and offering prompt feedback on learning outcomes and
language usage. The study proposed an AI-based model consisting of five aspects for assisted language learning
(AIALL).
2.3. ChatGPT
ChatGPT has become a user-friendly and accessible tool, representing the advancement of natural
language processing models in improving interactions between humans and computers (OpenAI, 2020). The
extensive acknowledgement of ChatGPT in the field serves as evidence of its revolutionary capacity, indicating
a fundamental change in the application of language models across diverse disciplines.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into education, namely through conversational
language models such as ChatGPT, has the potential to greatly transform the way we learn. ChatGPT, an
innovation developed by OpenAI, embodies a sophisticated natural language processing model that
demonstrates exceptional performance in interactive and dynamic dialogues. Within the realm of education,
ChatGPT can function as a potent instrument for augmenting language acquisition encounters, delivering
tailored instruction, and cultivating active participation. Students have the opportunity to participate in
discussions that are happening in real-time and are aware of the context. This allows students to receive
feedback that is specifically customized to their needs, practice their language skills, and study different
educational themes through conversation. Integrating ChatGPT into education is in line with the larger
movement of utilizing AI to establish adaptable and individualized learning settings. This technology not only
improves conventional educational methods but also introduces new opportunities for inventive and interactive
learning encounters.
III. METHODOLOGY
3.1. Participants
The study comprised a sample of 100 junior students who were randomly chosen from the population
of academic English majors at Nam Can Tho University. The age range of the sample was between 20 and 21.
All participants were Vietnamese native speakers who stated that they had undergone seven years of English
education in secondary and high schools, in addition to at least one year of English study at the university level.
During the research, their proficiency in English was determined to be at the B1 level, which corresponds to an
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intermediate level according to the Common European Reference Framework for languages (CERF). Every
student has previously utilized artificial intelligence software or other associated technology for educational
purposes.
3.2. Instrument
The research employed a five-point Likert scale questionnaire consisting of two parts (Appendix 1),
which was derived from the questionnaire utilized by Hasan (2019). The first part consists of four statements
that pertain to demographic information, such as the participants’ gender, current location, and whether they
have utilized artificial intelligence in their English learning. The second part comprises sixteen statements that
focus on the participants’ perceptions of ChatGPT. The statements were categorized into three groups:
perceptions or awareness of ChatGPT (6 items), perceptions regarding the benefits of ChatGPT (3 items), and
perceptions regarding the drawbacks of ChatGPT (3 items). The close-ended statements were formulated using
the five-point Likert scale, with response options ranging from Strongly Disagree (ranked as 1) to Strongly
Agree (rated as 5). The participants were instructed to select the option that most accurately aligned with their
thoughts.
The data was collected using a survey. At first, a physical survey was given to students who had used
ChatGPT in their academic pursuits, asking them to take part in the research. In order to evaluate the reliability
of the questionnaire, a pilot study was carried out using a sample of 20 replies. The data collected was analyzed
using SPSS software (version 25), utilizing descriptive analysis and one-sample t-tests. The participants’
responses were recorded, analyzed, and classified in order to find common patterns and themes.
IV.FINDINGS
This study seeks to comprehend the perceptions of Vietnamese university students regarding the
advantages and drawbacks of it. The findings will be analyzed in relation to the four categories presented in the
questionnaire.
Statements Mean SD
I think that ChatGPT is easy to use. 4.13 1.55
I state that ChatGPT can help me learn more effectively. 3.72 1.40
I believe thatChatGPT is compatible with multiple input languages. 3.45 1.36
I feel that I can easily understand the content provided by ChatGPT. 3.33 1.45
I expect to use ChatGPT frequently for learning in the future. 3.42 1.42
I think that ChatGPT is a useful tool for study. 3.53 1.47
A significant proportion of students (M=3.33, suggesting a moderate level of agreement) reported that
they are able to comprehend ChatGPT. The findings indicate that a significant proportion of students perceive
ChatGPT as highly user-friendly (M=4.13), and recognize its potential in enhancing their learning experience,
particularly in the context of English language acquisition (M=3.72). A significant proportion of students
perceive studying English with ChatGPT as a valuable resource for their language acquisition (M=3.53,
indicating a moderate level of agreement). Additionally, ChatGPT is capable of accommodating many input
languages (M=3.45).
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Statements Mean SD
I think that ChatGPT can help me save time. 3.74 1.42
I believe that ChatGPT has the potential to enhance the caliber of my learning. 3.38 1.45
I state that ChatGPT offers a wide range of knowledge across multiple fields. 3.65 1.32
I think that ChatGPT offers tailored instruction and evaluation by taking into
3.56 1.38
account the individual student’s educational requirements and advancement.
I think ChatGPT can help me enhance my learning abilities. 3.36 1.31
Table 2 reveals that most participants displayed a moderate level of agreement with the benefits of
ChatGPT. Specifically, the average rating for the statement ―I think ChatGPT can help me enhance my learning
abilities‖ was 3.36, while the average rating for the statement ―I think that ChatGPT can help me save time‖ was
3.74. Students exhibited a comparatively higher level of favorable attitudes about the potential of ChatGPT to
assist them in time-saving. Regarding ChatGPT’s role in facilitating learning experiences for utilizing ChatGPT
as a tool to discover further educational possibilities (M=3.36). By utilizing ChatGPT to enhance the quality of
learning, the responses exhibited significant variation in this instance (M= 3.65). Additional investigation is
needed to identify more precise factors contributing to this outcome.
Statements Mean SD
I think that ChatGPT can provide unreliable information on topics with few citations. 3.61 1.67
I believe that ChatGPT’s answer quality deteriorates after few paragraphs. 3.42 1.55
I find ChatGPT to be unbeneficial for my English language acquisition. 1.12 .75
I state that ChatGPT is unable to cite sources accurately. 3.56 1.40
Table 3 demonstrates that participants held differing perspectives about the drawbacks of ChatGPT,
although they reached a consensus on the efficacy of ChatGPT for English language acquisition. Regarding the
concerns about ―ChatGPT’s potential to offer unreliable information on topics lacking sufficient citations,‖
individuals exhibited diverse opinions, and their comments reflected a sense of uncertainty. Regarding the issue
of ―ChatGPT’s inability to accurately cite sources,‖ a majority of individuals (M=3.56) believed that ChatGPT
faced challenges in correctly referencing sources while undergoing the learning process. Among the
respondents, a small number acknowledged that ChatGPT is advantageous for their acquisition of the English
language, as indicated by a mean score of 1.12.
IV. DISCUSSION
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the perspective of university students regarding the
utilization of ChatGPT in the field of education. The study findings indicated that students’ perspective of
utilizing ChatGPT exceeded the average level. Overall, learners had a favorable opinion regarding the
implementation of this AI chatbot in their learning.
When integrating artificial intelligence into education, it is imperative to comprehend students’ views
in order to prioritize user-centricity and enhance its functionalities. The findings indicate that the majority of
Vietnamese university students has knowledge and experience in utilizing artificial intelligence, such as
ChatGPT, as a means of learning English. They possess knowledge on the objectives of ChatGPT and regard it
as a highly efficient educational instrument.
The findings underscore a significant correlation between users’ present geographical position and their
willingness to embrace ChatGPT. In general, Vietnamese students studying abroad exhibit a more favorable
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disposition towards utilizing ChatGPT for English language acquisition. These students are inclined to utilize
ChatGPT to enhance their writing and reading proficiency, as well as get insights into English cultures.
The data indicate that ChatGPT offers notable advantages for English language acquisition.
Vietnamese university students maintain their motivation to acquire English language skills by utilizing
ChatGPT as a supplementary tool outside of the classroom. They are eager to dedicate time and effort to
improve their proficiency in using it, as it significantly enhances their capacities for self-directed learning and
problem-solving. Additionally, ChatGPT is purported to enhance students’ learning efficiency and efficacy.
Regarding the drawbacks, participants reached a consensus on the problems of plagiarism, information
disclosure, and erroneous responses. However, they maintain a strong belief in the usefulness of ChatGPT for
their English learning. Prior research by Cotton, Cotton & Shipway (2023), Kasneci et al. (2023), and Rudolph,
Tan & Tan (2023) has highlighted the importance of addressing these academic concerns. It is crucial to
anticipate technological advancements and provide explicit instructions and guidelines to mitigate potential
instances of academic dishonesty.
IV. CONCLUSION
Ultimately, the research on ―Vietnamese University Students’ Perceptions in Learning English Using
ChatGPT‖ provides insight into the complex process of incorporating ChatGPT into English language education
for Vietnamese university students. The wide array of viewpoints, encounters, and input collected from
participants highlights the subtle influence of employing sophisticated language models in educational
environments. The research findings from the growing use of technology on language acquisition offer valuable
guidance for educators, curriculum developers, and legislators. The study not only enhances the comprehension
of how ChatGPT is perceived but also provides practical implications for maximizing its integration to improve
language learning outcomes. The results underscore the importance of customized strategies that take into
account variations in language aptitude, technological familiarity, and preferences for learning. As we explore
the changing field of AI-assisted education, the results of this research contribute to the current discussion on
how to effectively use technology to develop language learning environments that are more engaging, adaptable,
and focused on the needs of students.
The results of this study can assist educators and technology specialists in determining the extent to
which English language learners are deriving advantages from ChatGPT. Additional investigation can be
conducted utilizing a mixed-method approach to analyze the particular facets of language learning that can be
integrated with ChatGPT to more effectively meet the needs of students. Furthermore, it is important to consider
the viewpoints of language teachers, curriculum designers, and software developers in order to provide
recommendations for optimizing the functionalities of ChatGPT in the context of language learning.
Hence, in accordance with the research conducted by Graham (2022) and Stokel-Walker (2022),
ChatGPT, being a promising language model, has the potential to aid in content development and language skill
practice. However, it is crucial to exercise responsible usage of ChatGPT by adhering to the standards in order
to maintain academic integrity.
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