NONE 20260709094559595 naun/naun content-registration-form@crossref.org content-registration-form International Journal of Education and Information Technologies 2074-1316 Sofia Tsakalidou Department Of German Language And Literature Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki Greece While AI is often viewed as a threat to academic integrity, this paper proposes tools like Grammarly as sophisticated pedagogical allies bridging Natural Language Processing (NLP) theory and classroom practice. Based on a systematic review of 15 studies (2018–2025), the research introduces two implementable frameworks: the AI-Assisted Diagnostic Assessment model for efficient feedback and the 5-Step Structured Writing Protocol for student scaffolding. The analysis centers on the "5 Cs"—Coherence, Correctness, Clarity, Conciseness, and Consistency. 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