Second Language Learning

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Resources on Generative AI in Education: Second Language Learning

Interested in learning more about how to use generative AI for second language teaching and learning? See the resources below.

Using ChatGPT for Language Learning - A video by Tom Gally from University of Tokyo on how ChatGPT can be used for second language learning.
Robots vs. Humans: Does ChatGPT Pose a Challenge to Second Language Writing? - An article discussing how ChatGPT may impact the teaching of second language writing, with examples and suggestions provided.
AI for Language Learning: ChatGPT and the Future of ELT - A blog post from TESOL that offers ideas on how to use ChatGPT for English language teaching.
Exploring the Potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education: Applications, Challenges, and Future Research Directions - An editorial position paper from Educational Technology & Society that offers an overview of the potentials of ChatGPT and related challenges.

Deeper Dive

Do you want to learn more? Following are more in-depth resources on the topic of generative AI for second language teaching and learning.

Impact of ChatGPT on Learners in a L2 Writing Practicum: An Exploratory Investigation - A journal article from Education and Information Technologies exploring how L2 learners responded to ChatGPT and how teachers can design activities to integrate the tool.
Using Automated Written Corrective Feedback in the Writing Classrooms: Effects on L2 Writing Accuracy - A journal article from Computer Assisted Language Learning discussing how automated written corrective feedback can help improve second language writers’ noticing and writing accuracy.
Student Engagement with Automated Written Corrective Feedback (AWCF) Provided by Grammarly: A Multiple Case Study - A journal article from Assessing Writing showcasing how second language writers engage with automated feedback provided by Grammarly and the potential issue of overreliance.
Exploring the Potential of Using an AI Language Model for Automated Essay Scoring - A journal article from Research Methods in Applied Linguistics on how generative AI can potentially assist with automated essay scoring.
Partnering with AI: Intelligent Writing Assistance and Instructed Language Learning - A journal article from Language Learning & Technology offering a review of research on the roles of AI tools in language learning and instruction.