EXPLORING STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF CHATGPT PLUS FOR ENGLISH LEARNING

This study aims to explore students’ perceptions of using ChatGPT Plus in English language learning. The research employed a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was carried out with the help of NVivo 12 software. The results show that ChatGPT Plus is perceived as a useful and easy-to-use tool by students. The findings are categorized into two main themes: benefits and challenges. The benefits include academic reference access, grammar support, multi-skill development, real-time responses, increased self-confidence and independence, user-friendly interface, and vocabulary enrichment. Meanwhile, the challenges involve doubts about accuracy, difficulties in creating effective prompts, ethical issues such as plagiarism, the risk of overdependence, and the inability of ChatGPT Plus to replace the role of a teacher. The study concludes that ChatGPT Plus can effectively support English language learning when used responsibly and accompanied by proper academic guidance.