CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ARABIC

Revista universidad y Sociedad, cilt.18, sa.2, ss.2-6, 2026 (Scopus)

The integration of Information and Communication

Technologies (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI) in Arabic

language education has become critical in contemporary

pedagogical contexts. The proliferation of social media

platforms and AI-powered tools, particularly ChatGPT, has

transformed traditional language acquisition methodologies,

enabling learners to develop the four fundamental

language competencies—reading, writing, speaking,

and listening—through technologically mediated environments.

However, despite the widespread adoption of

digital platforms in foreign language instruction, Arabic

language education faces unique challenges that remain

insufficiently addressed in existing scholarship. This study

examines the AI integration within continuing education

contexts for Arabic speakers, focusing on the convergence

of technical challenges, socioeconomic imperatives,

ethical considerations, and cultural dimensions. While

social media and AI technologies offer unprecedented

opportunities for distance learning and autonomous language

acquisition, significant barriers persist, including

limited culturally responsive AI systems, inadequate digital

literacy among Arabic-speaking populations, and the

scarcity of pedagogically sound, technology-enhanced

Arabic curricula. We identified both existing obstacles

and latent opportunities for developing more inclusive,

effective, and culturally relevant educational ecosystems.

Based on that, we emphasize the necessity of creating

original, adaptable strategies that align with current technological

developments while respecting Arabic linguistic

and cultural specificities. We aim to contribute to the

emerging discourse on AI-assisted language education

by proposing frameworks for integrating advanced technologies

into Arabic instruction, thereby addressing

the digital age’s educational demands and establishing

pathways toward more equitable and sustainable Arabic

language learning environments in the era of artificial

intelligence