CAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REPLACE AN ENGLISH TEACHER?

The article explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in English language education and examines whether AI can replace English teachers. It discusses the advantages of AI, including instant feedback, personalized learning, and continuous access to educational support. At the same time, the paper highlights the importance of human qualities such as empathy, motivation, and emotional support that technology cannot fully replicate. Drawing on educational research and classroom examples, the author concludes that artificial intelligence should be viewed as a powerful teaching assistant rather than a replacement for the teacher.