Presentations
AI-generated materials for Novice and Intermediate Students of Russian
Lidia Gault
University of University of Wisconsin-Madison Russian Flagship Program
This presentation covers a project using ElevenLabs (AI-assisted text-to-speech software) and ChatGPT to create audio- and video- materials for Novice and Intermediate students in the Russian Flagship program at UW-Madison.
AI Supported Korean Tutoring: Speaking
Dianne Seonyoung Juhn
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Korean Flagship Program
Observation of Korean learners during tutoring has suggested their speaking skills often lag behind their reading and writing skills, especially in terms of vocabulary pool and sentence construction. This presentation describes using ChatGPT to support novice-level Korean learners during speaking practice by providing gentle, accurate, level-appropriate corrections of the student’s spoken sentences.
A Comparative Study on the File Export Capabilities of Generative AI Tools
Ulbossyn Parmanova
University of Georgia Russian Flagship Program
Bahar Jaleh
University of Maryland Persian Flagship Program
AI-Navigated Pathways to Russian Short Films from Words to Worlds
Olga Thomason
University of Georgia Russian Flagship Program
This presentation highlights chatbots developed for a course on Russian short films, designed to support learners as they move from intermediate to advanced proficiency. These thoughtfully sequenced activities—ranging from focused vocabulary development to creative writing and in-depth film analysis—offer structured, interactive support that fosters both linguistic competency and cultural awareness.
AI-Powered Immediate Feedback to Enhance Writing Tutoring
Attia Youseif
Indiana University Arabic Flagship Program
AI-Assisted Tutoring Platform for Advanced Reading and Listening
Jou Li
University of North Georgia Chinese Flagship Program
Xuan Ye
Indiana University Bloomington Chinese Flagship Program
YiHuan Song
Indiana University Bloomington Chinese Flagship Program
Yi-Chiao Hung
University of North Georgia Chinese Flagship Program
Min-Hsuan Su
University of North Georgia Chinese Flagship Program
Shu Ting Chang
Indiana University Bloomington Chinese Flagship Program
Yunmeng Zhang
Indiana University Bloomington Chinese Flagship Program
This project introduces an AI-assisted, interactive website for tutors, developed by the presenters to support Pre-Capstone instruction through the sharing of advanced reading and listening tutoring materials. The content targets proficiency levels from Advanced Low to Superior, with the goal of facilitating collaborative, high-level language instruction.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Arabic Literacy- A Case Study
Ayman Elbarbary
Indiana University Arabic Flagship Program
This presentation introduces a case study that examines the efficacy of a personalized Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Chatbot in addressing weaknesses in the reading and writing skills of an advanced Arabic learner. The results show that the RAG chatbot assisted the learner in addressing these weaknesses.
The Wild Frontier of Chatbots- The Good, The Bad, and the Unknown
Rebecca Cravens
Indiana University Russian Flagship Program
This presentation describes the creation, distribution, and impact of a Custom GPT designed for first-year Russian Flagship students and tutors at Indiana University. The purpose of the chatbot was to prepare students for tutoring sessions by reviewing current course textbook material.
Using the Mizou Chatbot to Help Chinese Learners Handle Complicated Real-Life Situations
Yao Tu
University of Minnesota Chinese Flagship Program
While the ability to handle unexpected situations is both a key indicator of Advanced proficiency and an essential life skill, students in advanced Chinese classes are more accustomed to discussing abstract societal issues than everyday problems. This presentation walks through the development, use, and evaluation of a Mizou Chatbot to help Chinese learners handle complicated real-life situations.