USING CHATGPT IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES: TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

The study focuses on exploring teachers' perspectives on using ChatGPT to teach English for Specific Purposes. The main objectives of the research include identifying the benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT in English for Specific Purposes teaching. After conducting three focus group interviews with ten teachers from three universities in northern Vietnam, the results show that teachers have used ChatGPT to simplify terminologies, tailor materials to suit learners' levels, translate terms, and create relevant exercises related to English for Specific Purposes topics. This tool also provides a vast amount of information and supplementary materials for teachers, promoting students' autonomous learning. However, concerns are raised about the accuracy and reliability of the information generated by ChatGPT, the risk of over-reliance on technology, equity in access, and challenges in using ChatGPT with existing English for Specific Purposes teaching methods. The study emphasizes the need for teacher training and investment in infrastructure to ensure the effective and equitable use of ChatGPT in education.