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Can chatbots really tutor language learners—or are they just good at sounding like they can? In this episode, the hosts explore what it takes for AI to move beyond conversation and become an effective language tutor. Drawing on decades of research in computer-assisted language learning (CALL), they connect lessons from traditional intelligent tutoring systems to today’s AI chatbots. Along the way, they look at tools like Google Translate’s practice mode and consider how chatbots deliver feedback, correct errors, and guide learners through language practice. But fluent conversation doesn’t…
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