Exploring the impact of Generative AI on language education: insights from teachers

The focus of this paper provides guidance to teachers through reporting of research insights gathered from a global group of English language teachers on their practices and concerns around using GenAI. It also recommends a framework to guide language teachers in using GenAI in a principled and impactful way.

Teacher and student using a tablet together in a classroom.

Key highlights include:

71% of teachers use GenAI in their teaching, with 40% using it on a weekly basis and 31% monthly.
8 out of 10 (84%) educators believe that GenAI can usefully complement teaching and as such can be integrated with the teacher's role.
2 out of 3 (67%) teachers reported that GenAI provided them with new insights and perspectives they had not thought of on their own.
Educators expressed a strong desire for training and continuous learning, with 85% reporting enthusiasm to learn more about GenAI in the context of their teaching roles, with private school teachers responding most positively.

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