AI chatbots in the language classroom

AI chatbots in the language classroom

AI-powered chatbots are becoming increasingly common in our daily lives, helping us with tech support, optimal routes for planning a trip, personalised recommendations while shopping online and many other tasks. Likewise, in language education, chatbots can play several useful roles, both for teachers and for learners. For example, chatbots can give 24/7 assistance to learners, provide personalised instruction and feedback, and act as conversation partners. For teachers, they can help to minimise repetitive and administrative tasks and can help with marking, to name just a few examples.?

In our conversation with Nik Peachey, Pedagogical Director of Peachey Publications and Ann-Marie Murphy, of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we discuss about what AI chatbots actually are, how they operate, and how we can use them to enhance our teaching.??

You can listen to the episode here: https://youtu.be/X5Od0EKqmAw?

After listening?

Once you have listened to the podcast, consider these reflective questions to explore the role of AI chatbots in your context.?

1) What obstacles are there for using AI chatbots in your classroom? These could be related to your own skills, those of your students, or they could be practical or technical in nature. How can you overcome these obstacles??

2) What do you need to know in order to use AI chatbots with your students? Try asking ChatGPT for the knowledge it thinks you need.?

3) What aspects of teaching do you feel that a chatbot could never replace? How can you improve your ability to deliver those aspects of your teaching??

To learn more?

Below are a number of resources, where you can learn more about the topics discussed in this episode.?

  1. Generative AI and Language Education: Opportunities, Challenges and the Need for Critical Perspectives?
  2. Exploring the Impact of Generative AI on Language Education: Insights from Teachers?
  3. The Role of AI in Language Learning: Research Evidence and Strategies for Success?
  4. Generative AI and the language classroom?
  5. AI and ethics in education?
  6. My AI teacher sample lesson plan?
  7. Peachey, N. (2023). ChatGPT in the Language Classroom. PeacheyPublications Ltd.??
  8. Peachey, N. (2024). AI activities and resources for English language teachers. British Council.??

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Oleg Klishin

?? Full Stack Developer ?? Expert in Python, Django, Rest API, JS, REACT NATIVE. FastAPI, AI Intergration

6 天前

AI chatbots are indeed transforming language learning by making practice more accessible and personalized. While they can’t replace human teachers, they offer instant feedback, engage learners in conversation, and reduce administrative workload. The key is using them as a tool to complement traditional learning, not as a complete substitute. What’s your experience with AI in education?

Chris Fry

retired English Teacher at British Council, Barcelona

1 周

I took some notes while listening and added in some ideas of my own and asked ChatGPT for ideas. Here's what it said https://chatgpt.com/share/67bf5357-7a90-800b-9c68-3617bd9431dc

Tewodros Abebaw Derso

Automation with Arteficial Intelligence

1 周

Interesting I didn't see it this way. I only see it as business opportunity as I am building and selling this AI agents to ecommerce stores

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