Section outline
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Explore how AI-driven speech tools can transform listening and speaking practice. From automatic speech recognition to AI conversation partners, discover ways to give learners more speaking time and personalised pronunciation coaching.
Activities
- Trial AI pronunciation coaches (ELSA Speak, Speechify, etc.)
- Record and analyse student speech samples with AI feedback
- Design an AI-enhanced speaking task for your context
- Collaborative review: best AI listening resources for your learners
Learning Outcomes
- Select appropriate AI speech tools matched to learner needs
- Design a speaking or listening task that leverages AI feedback meaningfully
- Explain limitations of ASR for diverse accents and language backgrounds