This study investigates the effect of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and gamification on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ motivation and communicative competence. While gamification is known to boost engagement, and AI offers adaptive personalization, their combined effect in formal EFL contexts warrants empirical evaluation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Gamification, Adaptive Learning, Communicative Competence, Student Motivation, Personalized Learning, Educational Technology.

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