AI Speak: Integrating Dialogue Systems to Enhance Oral Language Proficiency and Professional Development
Short description
AI Speak is a practice-based research project exploring how AI-driven dialogue systems can enhance students’ oral language proficiency in foreign languages (English, French or Spanish). Building on previous studies, the method for practising has been found effective, engaging, and supportive for both students and teachers. Through collaboration between researchers and language teachers, the project generates new insights into how conversational AI can support speaking practice, boost learners' confidence, and aid teachers in assessment. The project is especially timely as AI becomes increasingly relevant in education and society.
Participants
Elin Ericsson, project coordinator
Ylva Hård af Segerstad, deputy project coordinator
Stefan Johansson, University of Gothenburg
Tore Nilsson, Stockholm University
Berit Aronsson, Umeå University
Martin Lackéus, Chalmers and LoopMe
Carin Sävetun, LoopMe
Scott Cardwell, ImmerseMe
Polhemsgymnasiet
Tomi Lundqvist, head of school
Sarah Males, principal
Nina Pennebratt, principal
Teachers:
Eva-Lotta Eriksson, Italian
Anna-Maria Olsson, French
Peter Stöök/Malin Toresäter, development manager
Burgårdens gymnasium
Maria Gustafsson, principal
Charlotte Gustafsson, teacher
Kåre Ivarsson, teacher
Jens Öberg, development manager
Påvelundskolan
Jesper Bodin, teacher
Victoria Leffler, principal
Lärjeskolan
Daniel Josefsson, teacher
Marianne Wigh, principal
