Who would have thought a subject like English, typically learnt by reading, could be immersed into? The long hours of book reading could turn into a fun VR-enabled immersive experience, the characters of your stories could be gamified, or you could learn different accents in real-time. No, we’re not painting a dream world, the AI revolution has made a grand entry into the education of the 21st century and it’s here to amaze you.
AI has benefitted language learning by making it more fun, comprehensive and inclusive, let’s explore how:
The Introduction of Intelligent Language Tutors
We are Indians and English is not our first language. Remember the problem we faced in schools while learning English? Many of us didn’t find anyone to converse in English so while we knew and understood the language, it was harder for us to hold conversations in it.
The 21st century has come with good news. Students will now have access to AI-based English learning solutions which include AI language tutors in the form of chatbots or interactive virtual assistants. These offer real-time support, answer questions, and engage in conversations with students, making language practice accessible 24/7.
Integration of Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a branch of artificial intelligence that enables computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language in a way that is both meaningful and useful. A key benefit of this is that it gives immediate feedback on language exercises enabling the students to correct their mistakes and improve as they learn.
Through AI-based English learning solutions, students can also improve their accents. Moreover, NLP can also assist in developing all four language skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking through various interactive and integrated tools. Isn’t it fascinating?
Immersion in Virtual Reality
This is by far, the best and the most exciting addition to the English language learning segment. AI combined with VR technology enables students to immerse themselves in virtual language environments. The coolest part? They can even practice conversations with AI avatars, explore virtual English-speaking locations, and improve their language skills through realistic simulations.
All this can even extend to a three-dimensional world where learners can immerse themselves in English-speaking settings, such as virtual cities, workplaces, or social scenarios. This immersion helps learners to use English in context, which is crucial for effective language acquisition.
In a nutshell, such AI-based English learning solutions give the learners an ease of learning English and make the students feel less alienated from a foreign language. AI-powered translation and transcription tools aid language learners in understanding English content from different sources, fostering a globalized learning experience.
Dr. Ritu Uppal is the chief academics officer at Get Set Learn, an Arvind Mafatlal Group Company.
