On the Application of Generative AI in College English

With the rapid advancement of AI technology, especially the emergence of generative AI such as ChatGPT and ERNIE Bot, the field of education is undergoing profound changes. While they change the way information is obtained and processed, these AI technologies challenge traditional teaching models. Based on evaluating the feasibility of various generative AI tools for teaching and comparing their respective advantages and disadvantages, this paper delves into the application scenarios of these generative AI tools in English reading, writing, and translation, and explores their specific applications in the pre-class, in-class, and post-class parts of “College English Reading, Writing, and Translation”. It is hoped that through innovative teaching methods, both students’ learning effectiveness and teachers’ teaching efficiency can be improved. At the same time, it is crucial to guide students in recognizing the misinformation and biases that exist in generative AI, while emphasizing the significance of originality and intellectual property. Moreover, their critical thinking skills and proper academic concepts could be cultivated and help them prevent academic misconduct.