Abstract

In the context of educational digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into foreign language teaching and learning, contributing to enhanced instructional effectiveness and personalized learning pathways. Despite its potential, the implementation of AI in vocational education institutions— specifically at Hanoi College of Economics and Industry—encounters numerous challenges. This article analyzes the primary difficulties that arise during the application of AI in foreign language education, including technological limitations, lack of instructor readiness, constraints in infrastructure, and concerns related to ethics and data security. Based on these insights, the paper proposes orientations to improve the effectiveness of AI adoption in foreign language teaching at colleges in the current period.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, challenges, foreign languages, teaching and learning, Hanoi College of Economics and Industry.