Language
How does AI generate language, and what does apparently neutral or fluent output conceal about register, bias, standardisation and linguistic variation?
Beyond tool use. Towards critical, human-centred practice.
Artificial intelligence is already changing how language is taught, learned and assessed.
These tailored workshops help educators explore what that change actually means for language, learning and pedagogy — and decide what to do with it.
AI tools are already present in classrooms, curriculum design, materials development, translation and assessment.
Yet discussions about AI in education often remain focused on which tools to use and how to use them.
The workshop invites participants to look beyond the immediate convenience of AI and examine its implications for language education.
How does AI generate language, and what does apparently neutral or fluent output conceal about register, bias, standardisation and linguistic variation?
What happens when learners can generate, translate, explain, correct and receive feedback on demand?
How does AI affect teacher authority, classroom interaction, feedback and the role of the teacher as a source of knowledge?
What becomes harder to evaluate when the production of language can increasingly be shared with or generated by AI?
The exact emphasis is adapted to the institution, participants and intended outcomes. A workshop may include the following areas:
An accessible exploration of how large language models generate text — and why fluent output should not be mistaken for neutral or authoritative language.
How AI handles different languages, registers and varieties — and what may be flattened, overlooked or lost in apparently seamless output.
What changes when AI becomes part of the learning process, including questions around feedback, learner behaviour, teacher roles and classroom interaction.
Practical approaches to designing tasks in which AI can support learning without simply replacing the intellectual work the learner needs to do.
Every institution has a different context, audience and set of questions. The workshop is therefore adapted rather than delivered as a fixed programme.
Content and examples can be adapted for language teachers, trainers, programme coordinators, curriculum developers or leadership teams.
We can emphasise language, pedagogy, classroom practice, assessment, curriculum design or institutional questions.
Online or in person, from a focused workshop to extended training or a multi-session programme.
The workshops are designed for professionals who do not simply want to add another AI tool to their toolkit, but want to understand the implications for language education and make informed decisions about practice.
Tell us about your institution, your audience and the questions you are currently facing. We can develop a workshop around them.
Discuss a WorkshopWorkshops are tailored to institutional needs, audience, context and intended outcomes.