Cristina Tat (Doshisha Women`s College of Liberal Arts, Japan)
Sean E.K.P. Gay (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan)
Abstract
We will explain how we used the transcription-translation platform TurboScribe in conjunction with the latest Chat GPT-4o AI model to help our students practice for the speaking component of the IELTS test. The participants were first-year undergraduate students in the International Studies Department at Doshisha Women`s College of Liberal Arts. One year of study abroad is mandatory for these students, so they need to take the IELTS test to qualify for programs in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia. We analyzed our students’ transcripts to check how they incorporated the advice received from the AI into their speaking practice. We will also share our students` perceptions and thoughts about using the AI.
Poster (In person; 50 minutes)
Technology / Online Learning / AI / CALL / MALL
Primarily of interest to teachers of university students
About the Presenters
Cristina Tat is an assistant professor in the International Studies Department at Doshisha Women`s College of Liberal Arts. She has over 18 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language in Japan. Her research interests include extensive reading, materials and curriculum development, and CALL. She enjoys cycling across Japan in her spare time.
Sean E.K.P. Gay is an associate professor at the language center at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. His research interests include extensive reading, evidence-based materials development, emergency remote teaching, and CALL.
