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The AI Question in Language Teaching: Where to Begin

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:26:39 +0000

By Hamza Achahoud, PhD candidate in Applied Linguistics at Ibn Zohr University, Morocco DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ZMPE3811 Only a few years after the announcement of the first commercialized generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) chatbots, for some of us, they have already found a

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AI as Collaborator: Human-Written Lyrics, AI-Sung Music, and Critical Reflection

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:01:23 +0000

By Angela Lee-Smith, Yale University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/BRCF8318 Introduction and Rationale How can students turn their own stories into songs in a language they are still learning? Music has long provided language learners with opportunities to engage with language, culture, and

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ElevenLabs – A High-Quality Audio Generation Tool

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:47:41 +0000

By Lidia Gault, University of Wisconsin-Madison DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/TPCD3222 Introduction While language instructors can easily get access to a plethora of listening materials available online, sometimes I still find myself struggling to locate exactly what I want my students to listen

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Understanding RAG: A Game-Changer for Language Learning

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:20:22 +0000

By Anne Pham and Hillary Zhong, Dickinson College DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/MQIK7847 Introduction: A STEM Student’s Perspective on AI in Education As a STEM student, I’ve been thinking a lot about AI and what it can do for education. In my math

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ChatGPT Voice to Assist in German Language Conversation

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:34:21 +0000

By Mike Dettinger, PhD, Louisiana State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/KXKM2998 Introduction Since the spring semester 2024, our Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures (WLLC) at Louisiana State University (LSU) has embraced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our language

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

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:19:40 +0000

By Natalia Ivashchenko, English Language Instructor and Exam Preparation Specialist DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/XQZU5102 Introduction Visuals have long supported language teaching. They provide context, reduce ambiguity, and invite interpretation. Yet finding the right image for a particular lesson objective can be unexpectedly

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Prompting With Purpose: Designing AI Interactions for Language Learning

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:21:53 +0000

By Amanda Dalola and Sabrina Fluegel, University of Minnesota DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/FYWH5040 When ChatGPT burst onto the educational scene in November 2022, language teachers found themselves in a familiar position: curious, intrigued, and perhaps a little skeptical. Some saw exciting possibilities

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Should I (You?) Have a Seat at the AI Table?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:05:29 +0000

By Jessika Foreshee DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/TVGV3190 It was a Tuesday afternoon and I had just walked into a hot yoga class. The room was starting to fill up with fellow yogis, unrolling their mats and settling in. I had come to

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Gamify Your Language Classroom in Seconds with Padlet Arcade

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:11:16 +0000

By Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/HCOC4088 Introduction Arcade is a new feature in Padlet since February 2026. It is an AI-powered game creation platform that turns a topic, a file, a website content, or a YouTube video

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5 Takeaways from The AI Illusion: Why Machines Aren’t Creative by Luc Julia

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:23:40 +0000

By Gisele El Khoury, St. Lawrence University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/BZTI1063 Introduction This article presents 5 takeaways from the 2026 book The AI Illusion: Why Machines Aren’t Creative by Luc Julia (Wiley, ISBN: 9781394412174). Julia, an AI industry insider with over 35

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What Language Teachers Should Ask Any AI Vendor Before Signing: A Checklist From Someone on the Other Side of the Table

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:51:30 +0000

By Maria Le Mura, Founder, Beyond Words DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WUQI7059 In a demo call last autumn, the Head of a World Language Department in the American Midwest asked me a question I had not been asked before. We had just finished

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From AI-Supported ESL Writing to Co-Researchers: Empowering Refugee Youth Through Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR)

Sun, 24 May 2026 17:56:30 +0000

By Muhammad Ahmad, University at Buffalo DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/KZKP4254 She had barely spoken during our first session together. When I introduced the project, she sat quietly, nodding along, but saying little. I didn’t push. I had worked long enough with refugee

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