Abstract: Foreign language education is an important component of higher education, especially in the context of economic globalization and informatization. Innovative foreign language education models in private universities play an important role in improving education quality and cultivating talents that meet social needs. This article delves into the innovation and application of foreign language teaching models in private universities under the background of artificial intelligence, and identifies three core issues in current foreign language teaching in private universities. It proposes a progressive blended learning model based on smart classrooms. Practice has shown that this model significantly improves teaching effectiveness, optimizes teacher teaching strategies and student learning behavior, but there is still a need to improve the usability of technical tools. This study provides theoretical support and practical guidance for the reform of foreign language teaching in private universities.

Key words: Artificial intelligence, Private university, Foreign languages, Teaching mode, Smart classroom, Progressive