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AI-Powered Writing Assistants in Second Language Education: A Systematic Review

byThivyah A/P Thiruchelvan; Nur Yasmin Khairani bt Zakaria

Published November 25, 2025  •  Vol. 9, Issue 10, pp. 10239–10249Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000833

Abstract

This systematic literature review examines ESL teachers’ perceptions of AI-powered writing assistants, highlighting benefits such as improved writing accuracy, vocabulary, and engagement, alongside concerns about over-reliance, critical thinking, data privacy, and inadequate training. Fifteen studies (2020–2025) from ERIC and Google Scholar were analyzed using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Findings emphasize the need for teacher readiness, clear guidelines, and contextual adaptation to integrate tools like Grammarly, QuillBot, and ChatGPT effectively in ESL writing instruction. Recommendations are offered for educators, policymakers, and researchers to ensure informed, ethical, and pedagogically sound use of AI in language learning.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, AI-powered writing assistants, ESL teachers’ perceptions

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
ISSN2454-6186
Volume / IssueVolume 9, Issue 10
Pages10239–10249
Publication dateNovember 25, 2025
DOI10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000833
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Thivyah A/P Thiruchelvan, & Nur Yasmin Khairani bt Zakaria (2025). AI-Powered Writing Assistants in Second Language Education: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9(10), 10239-10249. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000833

BibTeX

@article{Thivyah2025,
  title   = {AI-Powered Writing Assistants in Second Language Education: A Systematic Review},
  author  = {Thivyah A/P Thiruchelvan and Nur Yasmin Khairani bt Zakaria},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
  volume  = {9},
  number  = {10},
  pages   = {10239--10249},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000833},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}