The integration of AI into language education represents a transformative shift in pedagogy, offering new possibilities for personalized, efficient, and adaptive instruction. When used strategically, AI tools can support learner-centered instructions that foster autonomy and contextualized learning with enhanced authentic language use and dynamic interaction. It also increases teaching efficiency, streamlining material development, and inspiring innovative lesson plans. As digital literacy becomes integral to teaching, the ability to ethically and effectively integrate AI into the classroom is essential for advancing both educator growth and student success. This presentation will offer practical strategies for leveraging AI to enhance both instructional delivery and material development. Presenters will explore ideas of using various AI tools to generate and adapt level-appropriate authentic materials aligned with specific learning objectives and support students’ mastery of genre, tone, register, and communicative modes. Additionally, the presentation will showcase techniques for designing interactive, proficiency-driven lessons in speaking, listening, and reading.

Authors:
Hanjiaxin Bao, Defense Langauge Institute Foreign Language Center, United States
Duoduo Xu, Defense Language Institute Foreign Langauge Center, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Hanjiaxin Bao, Assistant Professor at the Defense Language Institute, specializes in second language acquisition, learning motivation, and educational technologies. She is currently a teaching team leader in a college-level Chinese program.

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