The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English) #321 Can I Use AI Teachers? (Abigail Fulbrook)
Apr 23, 2025
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Abigail's Long-term Japan Move
- Abigail moved to Japan initially for one or two years to teach English and experience learning English outside an English-speaking environment.
- She ended up staying 13 years because it went well, and she has a Japanese husband and children in school there.
AI for Grammar, Teachers for Practice
- Use AI chatbots for grammar drills and to generate verb tables without needing a teacher.
- Let AI handle repetitive technical tasks, and reserve human teachers for interactive practice and conversation.
Humans Needed for Emotional Support
- AI can't truly understand emotions or language meanings; it just predicts word order based on data.
- Human teachers will remain essential because they can support learners emotionally and respond to non-verbal cues.