Reflecting on Using AI in Language Learning

 

For this weeks task, I used AI tools to help me improve my interview writing about Nikola Tesla. At first, I wrote the original text, but I wasn’t sure if it was clear or correct in some parts. Then, I asked the AI to give feedback and suggest improvements.

The AI was quite helpful since it pointed out several mistakes that had escaped my notice, such as ambiguous pronoun references regarding the mother and uncle of Tesla. It suggested improving the flow of ideas, expanding explanations for some quotes, and maintaining tense consistency throughout. All these suggestions increased the clarity and readability of my work. There were also suggestions on how to shorten and make more natural certain sentences. It was a little challenging at times to understand what the AI precisely meant or how to rephrase some sentences without losing my own style. In general, though, it helped me with my writing a lot .I think AI tools like this could be a big help in teaching. Teachers could also use AI for immediate feedback on their students' writing, correcting assignments, and teaching new vocabulary or ideas through examples and explanations. However, they have some drawbacks. Sometimes AI might suggest changes that are too formal or complex for students; it may lose sight of cultural or personal details. And then again, students might rely too much on it and not try to think for themselves. In language learning, AI tools can be great for practicing writing, grammar, and vocabulary. But it’s important to use them as helpers, not as the only way to learn. Teachers should guide students on how to use AI well, so it supports their learning without replacing their own thinking.

In conclusion, I found my use of a couple of AI tools for this writing task very rewarding experience; it enhanced my work and taught me other ways to write better. I think AI will certainly figure in teaching and learning so long as we use it cautiously and with some thought.

Have you used AI for any task before, and what are your best experiences with it? Let me know down below!