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AI Speak: Integrating Dialogue Systems to Enhance Oral Language Proficiency and Professional Development

Research project
Active research
Project period
2025 - 2026
Project owner
Department of Applied Information Technology

Short description

AI Speak is a practice-based research project exploring how AI-driven dialogue systems can enhance students’ oral language proficiency in foreign languages (English, French or Spanish). Building on previous studies, the method for practising has been found effective, engaging, and supportive for both students and teachers. Through collaboration between researchers and language teachers, the project generates new insights into how conversational AI can support speaking practice, boost learners' confidence, and aid teachers in assessment. The project is especially timely as AI becomes increasingly relevant in education and society.

Participants

Elin Ericsson, project coordinator 
Ylva HÃ¥rd af Segerstad, deputy project coordinator 

Polhemsgymnasiet 

Helene Peterson, head of school  
Nina Pennebratt, principal 
Teachers:
Annette Christensen, German
Eva-Lotta Eriksson, Italian  
Anna-Maria Olsson, French
Louise Halldin, English  
Peter Stöök, development manager 

BurgÃ¥rdens gymnasium 

Maria Gustafsson, principal 
Charlotte Gustafsson, teacher 
KÃ¥re Ivarsson, teacher 
Jens Öberg, development manager 

Distansskola (Elyseum) 

Anders Wallin, principal 
Patric Ohlén, teacher