Affiliations:
1Department of English, College of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
2Department of Linguistics, University of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
3Faculty of Education and Arts, Sohar University, Sohar, Oman
4Department of Basic Sciences, Al-Huson University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan
This study examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools on vocabulary retention among foreign language learners in Saudi Arabia. A quasi-experimental design was used with 150 students divided into two groups: an experimental group that used AI-based learning tools and a control group that followed traditional teaching methods. The results show that students who used AI tools achieved significantly higher vocabulary retention and showed greater engagement than those in the control group. Moreover, students in the experimental group reported spending more time on learning activities and expressed higher satisfaction with their learning experience. These findings suggest that AI tools can improve traditional language education by providing personalized learning support for vocabulary acquisition. The study also highlights the potential long-term benefits of integrating AI into language learning and recommends further research to better understand its broader role in educational development.
Artificial intelligence, Vocabulary retention, Language learning, Personalized learning, Student engagement
https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.03.010
Koka, N. A., Kana’an, B., Hassan, S., Ahmad, J., Jan, N., Khasawneh, M. A., & Tashtoush, M. A. (2026). Evaluating the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing vocabulary retention in foreign language acquisition. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 13(3), 95–104. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.03.010