Unleashing Gemini: Enhancing EFL Lexical Collocation and Writing Style Through Lexically-Based Language Teaching Model

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of implementing Google Gemini, an advanced natural language processing (NLP) tool, on improving students’ collocation ability in a Paragraph Writing course. Conducted at a private university in Batam City, Indonesia, the research involved 14 third-semester ELT students who participated in 6 sessions utilizing Google Gemini to enhance their collocation proficiency. The research conducted descriptive analysis design and analyzed through in total 42 students’ essays (N=42) collected partially and periodically at the end of each meetings. The primary aim was to determine whether Google Gemini could effectively support students in acquiring collocations, which are crucial for achieving fluency and naturalness in writing English text. Findings indicate a noticeable improvement in students’ use of collocations, suggesting that Google Gemini can be a valuable tool in ELT for enhancing writing skills. However, the study is limited by its small sample size and the specific context of a single university, which may not be representative of broader educational settings. Additionally, the focus on Paragraph Writing course restricts the generalizability of the findings to more advanced levels of language learning.