Category: For students

From reading to speaking practice

With the rise of Gen.AI, language learners now have countless ways to practice speaking and conversational skills. They could simply hold voice conversations with the sole intent of having someone to talk to in order to use the language they are gradually acquiring. These conversational exchanges could also take a more structured format. Today I am going to share an idea for our students to try in a quiet place for a few minutes, in combination with reading material.

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Chunk chain

This is a variation of the popular language game Word Chain, where players take turns saying words, with each new word starting with the last letter of the previous word. In this Gen.AI-assisted version, students will take turns competing against Gen. AI (this time I will be using Claude) with a focus on language chunks.

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Top 40 words

An interesting strategy to learn and practice new vocabulary at any language level is to use Gen.AI to generate vocabulary lists. The query could range from something very general to something precise with English for Specific Purposes in mind and the particular vocabulary and communication skills needed for a required professional field.

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