22 © 2024 by the author; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies Vol. 11, No. 2, 22-31, 2024 ISSN(E) 2313-7401/ ISSN(P) 2518-0096 DOI: 10.20448/ajssms.v11i2.5576 © 2024 by the author; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Exploring the potential of AI techniques in teaching English as a foreign language: A systematic literature review Wesam Saad Almehmadi Department of English Language and Translation, Saudi Electronic University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Email: w.almehmadi@seu.edu.sa Abstract The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its integration into different fields, including language teaching, have inspired a growing body of literature. Scholars have particularly examined the integration of AI techniques into the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL). However, it is becoming more challenging to identify the most suitable and efficient tools for implementation in EFL education because of the massive amount of innovation. Accordingly, in this systematic review, we examine the latest literature on the integration of AI into EFL teaching. The objective of this study is to explore how AI is being incorporated into this field, its impact on enhancing core English skills, and the potential pedagogical implications. A total of 284 articles published between 2019 and 2023 were initially identified from the most popular databases, including ERIC, ScienceDirect, JSTOR, ProQuest, and Scopus. Following pre- established inclusion and exclusion criteria, 13 papers were selected for the final review. The findings of this review highlight the benefits of using different AI techniques such as chatbots, automated writing evaluation, and writing assistance technologies in the instruction of fundamental EFL skills, namely speaking, listening, and writing. This review also provides useful insights and indicates some promising directions regarding the appropriate and effective application of AI in EFL classrooms. Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Chatbots, ChatGPT, English as a foreign language, Learning, Systematic literature review, Teaching. Citation | Almehmadi, W. S. (2024). Exploring the potential of AI techniques in teaching English as a foreign language: A systematic literature review. Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies, 11(2), 22–31. 10.20448/ajssms.v11i2.5576 History: Received: 2 February 2024 Revised: 18 March 2024 Accepted: 8 April 2024 Published: 19 April 2024 Licensed: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License Publisher: Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Institutional Review Board Statement: Not applicable. Transparency: The author confirms that the manuscript is honest, truthful, and transparent, that no key aspects of the investigation have been omitted, and that any differences from the study as planned have been clarified. This study followed all writing ethics. Competing Interests: The author declares that there are no conflicts of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 2. Literature Review......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 3. Methodology .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 4. Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 References ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30