Series 3, episode 4: What is the impact of artificial intelligence on English language teaching?
In this episode, we discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on English language teaching. We start by discussing what AI is and its potential to make our lives as teachers easier. We talk to Svetlana Kandybovich, an AI educator and expert from Montenegro, about the pros and cons of AI. Svetlana emphasises the importance of human reasoning and the role of the teacher in the learning process. We then talk to EdTech expert Raquel Ribeiro, who shares her experience and practical tips to help teachers integrate AI and develop AI literacy in their students.
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- Hosts: We'am Hamdan and Chris Sowton
- Producer: Elizabeth Dyer
- Executive producer: Kris Dyer
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AI
Hi redspider,
Yes, it's definitely an interesting topic! If you are interested in exploring AI more with your learners, take a look at these lesson plans at different levels. The A2-level lesson looks at helping learners use AI as a language teacher, and the B2/C1-level plan invites learners to explore the topic of ethics and AI:
Hope you find these resources useful!
Cath
TeachingEnglish team
Impact of AI on learning
AI will definitely define education in the near future. The earlier teachers face this reality the better.
The impact of artificial intelligence on teaching English is a fascinating topic. AI tools are already transforming the way educators design lessons, assess progress, and personalize learning experiences. One key benefit is how AI enables tailored feedback for learners, helping them improve at their own pace.
It’s also exciting to think about the possibilities for virtual classrooms and conversational AI assistants to make learning more interactive. However, I do wonder how we can strike the right balance between leveraging AI and preserving the human touch in teaching. Looking forward to hearing more episodes on this topic!