This video is a debate about whether AI can make language learning more personalized and inclusive.
Alesia Kogo, the editor of the ELT journal, is hosting the debate.
The first speaker, Joe Szoke, argues for the motion. Szoke believes that AI can personalize language learning by providing learners with different lesson plans and materials based on their individual needs. AI chatbots can also offer additional support to learners.
The second speaker, Laura Patsko, argues against the motion. Patsko argues that AI is not sophisticated enough to understand the nuances of language and that AI-based language learning resources are often generic and not very effective. Patsko also raises concerns about the access to and cost of AI-based language learning resources.
The video concludes with the audience voting on the motion. The vote is very close.
