CHATGPT IN EFL READING INSTRUCTION: A NARRATIVE THEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

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The increasing application of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has attracted growing attention to the potential of ChatGPT in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL), particularly in the development of reading skills. This study aims to synthesize previous research on the use of ChatGPT in EFL reading instruction through a narrative thematic literature review. Peer-reviewed journal articles related to reading comprehension, language learning with technology, and the pedagogical use of ChatGPT were analyzed by examining their theoretical foundations, teaching contexts, research approaches, and main findings. This synthesis revealed three dominant themes: the pedagogical functions of ChatGPT in supporting reading activities (e.g., text simplification, vocabulary explanation, and generation of comprehension questions), its pedagogical benefits in improving reading comprehension and student engagement, and challenges related to its use, including information accuracy, student overdependence, and reduced student autonomy. Overall, the findings suggest that ChatGPT can effectively support English as a Foreign Language (EFL) reading instruction when integrated through sound pedagogical design, teacher-guided implementation, and alignment with established theories of reading and learning..