2 papers
cs.CL2026
Accurate but Natural? Diagnosing Grammatical and Idiomatic Gaps in Japanese EFL Writing
Steve Woollaston, Brendan Flanagan, Hiroaki Ogata
Second language writing research distinguishes grammatical accuracy from native-like idiomaticity, yet automated writing evaluation often conflates these dimensions. This study int…
cs.CY2026
Penny: Transition Network Analysis of Learner-Chatbot Interactions in Scaffolded EFL Writing
Steve Woollaston, Brendan Flanagan, Yuko Toyokawa +1
Generative AI chatbots promise to transform English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing by providing immediate, personalised feedback. However, their pedagogical value depends on h…