Neuroscience & language learning: what happens in the brain when we talk to a chatbot?
You’re in a Spanish class, practicing with a classmate how to check into a hotel. Tomorrow you try the same scenario with a chatbot on your phone. Maybe later you videocall a language partner to practice once more. Same task, same goal, but each situation feels different. Why? It turns out our brains engage differently […]
Beyond the Hype: Why Adaptive Dialogue Systems Enhance L2 Learning
You’ve decided to practice a new language. Imagine you could do it anytime, anywhere, without waiting for a nice friend or a 24/7 tutor. Want to rehearse talking about your job or hobbies for the hundredth time? With no worries, no pressure, and a safe space to make mistakes? This is where spoken dialogue systems […]
New Research Behind Real Adaptivity in Language Games
Imagine you’re playing a game while learning a language. You have your cute little owl (don’t worry, ours won’t threaten your streak), gathering intel, talking to characters, making choices, trying to stay fully immersed in this adventure when, without realizing it, the game quietly steps in and gives you a hand. Maybe it whispers the […]