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Comment on Transcribe Multimedia Clips with TurboScribe by And Then What Happened? Extending Authentic Materials with AI - The FLTMAG

And Then What Happened? Extending Authentic Materials with AI - The FLTMAG — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:54:34 +0000

[…] in my work on the project. My first step was to create accurate transcripts of each episode (I used Turboscribe) and upload them into a dedicated project in my ChatGPT account. I also provided information about […]

Comment on ElevenLabs – A High-Quality Audio Generation Tool by Ryan Whitaker

Ryan Whitaker — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:06:54 +0000

Thanks for the practical classroom angle. The point about struggling to find listening material at exactly the right level resonates: generating a short dialogue with a chosen accent and speed is much faster than hunting for an authentic clip. The credit breakdown for the free tier is also useful, since about ten minutes of speech a month is enough for a few targeted exercises but not a whole course. I also appreciate that the drawbacks section addresses deepfake and authenticity concerns, which seems important to discuss openly with students when using cloned or synthetic voices.

Comment on From Prompt to Print: Crafting Personal Illustrated Storybooks with Gemini Storybook by Nicholas Walker

Nicholas Walker — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 02:50:04 +0000

Really compelling read on “this article”. The breakdown provides plenty of clear, practical takeaways. Always great to see quality content being published on this topic. Will definitely be sharing these insights with colleagues who work in this space. Keep up the fantastic work!

Comment on Turning Text into Teaching Tools: Using Picsart’s AI Image Generator in the Language Classroom by speed stars

speed stars — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:18:51 +0000

I appreciate how the blog delves into using Picsart’s AI for language education—it really opens up creative avenues for engaging students! As someone who has integrated technology into my teaching, I wonder how you’ve seen student responses evolve with these tools.

Comment on Instructor and Peer Feedback on Oral Speaking Tasks: Extempore, Soundcloud, VoiceThread, and Flipgrid by Veck IO

Veck IO — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:24:38 +0000

I like how Extempore supports different types of assignments and responses, giving instructors flexibility in how they assess students. The addition of synchronous and asynchronous group activities also seems useful for encouraging collaboration and communication.

Comment on Designing with Purpose: Pedagogical Reflections for the Development of AI Speaking Tools by Grimar Cade

Grimar Cade — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:22:55 +0000

I like the focus on keeping AI speaking practice aligned with the learner level. Giving students a space to practice without too much pressure seems especially valuable for building confidence.

Comment on From Classroom to the Booth: Professionalizing the Novice Interpreter by sportgameday

sportgameday — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:22:02 +0000

The emphasis on practicing under real time pressure is really interesting. Interpreting seems like one of those skills where realistic conditions matter just as much as knowing the language itself.

Comment on 2025 FLEAT 8 Conference Report by Pinterest Video Downloader

Pinterest Video Downloader — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:37:27 +0000

It’s striking that Dr. Santiago’s workshop showed participants creating language-learning games with AI without any coding skills — and that attendees went beyond just watching to beta-test their own prototypes in the session. The Henderson Plenary also raises a good question: as language centers shift from the audio-lingual labs of the fifties toward intercultural learning, how many other centers are taking a similarly bold two-year reset?

Comment on Turning Text into Teaching Tools: Using Picsart’s AI Image Generator in the Language Classroom by LOLBeans

LOLBeans — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:54:26 +0000

Great article! It’s interesting to see how AI tools like Picsart are opening new possibilities for creativity and classroom activities.

Comment on 2025 FLEAT 8 Conference Report by tools366

tools366 — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:06:02 +0000

The FLEAT 8 report offers a useful snapshot of where language technology is heading, especially the emphasis on AI and VR. I appreciated the concrete details, like Alfonso Santiago’s workshop on building games with ChatGPT and the mixed-methods study of over 300 students using ImmerseMe. It was also refreshing to see the language center framed as a social and intercultural hub rather than just a lab. The closing escape rooms and sunset cruise sound like they built real community, which fits the ʻOhana theme.

Comment on AI as Collaborator: Human-Written Lyrics, AI-Sung Music, and Critical Reflection by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:46:26 +0000

In reply to Arturo García. Thank you for sharing! It offers a thoughtful and timely perspective. -- Angela

Comment on AI as Collaborator: Human-Written Lyrics, AI-Sung Music, and Critical Reflection by Arturo García

Arturo García — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:50:22 +0000

Congratulations. The project sounds excellent.
You might like to read this paper, where something similar is reported:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08856257.2026.2668597