This study explores university students' experiences and perceptions of using artificial intelligence (Al) tools for learning English and their comparison with traditional methods.A total of 100 non-English major students participated in a questionnaire and ten semi-structured interviews to gain in- depth insights into students' attitudes toward learning English with Al tools and in conventional classrooms.The most frequently used Al tools were Google Translate, ChatGPT, Duolingo, and Grammarly.