Abstract:

Grounded in Constructivist Theory, this paper systematically explores practical innovations and future developments in AI-empowered foreign language education. First, the study outlines the role of AI in fostering negotiation of meaning and social interaction, facilitating contextualized learning and cross-cultural understanding, and providing personalized cognitive scaffolding. It then summarizes empirical studies related to these practical innovations. Furthermore, through a university English teaching case that integrates “language proficiency, critical thinking skills, digital literacy, and values”, this paper elaborates on a practical approach to teaching based on human-AI collaboration. Finally, it proposes four major trends for future development. This paper aims to provide theoretical references and practical insights for constructing a new paradigm of foreign language education in the intelligent era.

Key words: Constructivist Theory, AI-empowered foreign language education, social interaction, negotiation of meaning