SSAGE Open1/1/2026

The Mediating Role of Motivation Between Generative Artificial Intelligence and Foreign Language Proficiency: A Technology Acceptance Model Perspective

The use of technology in language learning is an emerging research field, especially in terms of how learners’ attitudes and acceptance of technology affect the process and experiences of language acquisition. This study seeks to evaluate the role of Generative AI (GenAI) tools in enhancing foreign language proficiency and to explore the motivational factors influencing their adoption and success. Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this study explores the role of GenAI in foreign l