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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prominent. In English language learning, it is gradually being integrated into higher education institutions as a new method of teaching and learning. In China, the Ministry of Education emphasizes the need for all students to be proficient in technology as part of a development plan. As a result, English language learning is now integrated with AI. There is a need for a deeper exploration of how this technology is used to enhance language learning. Gado and colleagues' Artificial Intelligence Acceptance Model, which includes the constructs of Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Perceived Social Norms, is considered the most suitable framework for understanding how artificial intelligence is being adopted and implemented in higher education institutions in China. Using a single-site case study method, this research includes classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with five English language lecturers from a selected institution. Thematic analysis is employed to derive the findings. This research can significantly enhance English language teaching in China, enabling more effective use of artificial intelligence in the future.
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