METHODOLOGICAL STEPS FOR USING AI TO DEVELOP WRITING SKILLS IN IELTS PREPARATION

Abstract

This article examines the impact of using ChatGPT on the development of academic writing skills in third-year translation students preparing for IELTS Writing Task 2. It demonstrates that AI improves introductions, expands academic vocabulary, enhanced clarity of positional expression, and supports the development of metacognitive skills. Analysis of the result revealed increases in mean bands and decreases in coefficient of variation (CV), as well as the need for conscious use of AI to minimize traces of generation. Recommendations for educators and future research are presented.