AI in English Language Teaching
Interviews, classroom stories, ethical debates, and the latest news about AI in ELT — written for teachers, by teachers.
"AI Has Made Me a Better Teacher, Not a Lazier One" — One Teacher's Story
ESLteacher.ai Team · March 2025
Sarah, an EFL teacher in Barcelona, shares how she went from sceptic to advocate after using AI to personalise materials for her mixed-ability class of adult learners.
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The Ethics of AI in Language Teaching: What Every Teacher Should Know
As AI becomes standard in many classrooms, ELT professionals are debating questions of authorship, student autonomy, and whether AI-generated content undermines learning. Here's a balanced overview.
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5 Ways Teachers Are Using AI for Classroom Practice Right Now
From instant feedback to differentiated reading texts, we surveyed 200 ESL teachers to find out exactly how they're integrating AI into daily lessons — and what's working.
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Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic: Which AI Is Best for Teachers?
We compare ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude on the tasks teachers actually care about: generating lesson plans, giving writing feedback, and creating exam practice materials.
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Should Students Be Allowed to Use AI for Homework? The Debate Continues
Teachers are divided. Some see AI as a legitimate learning tool; others worry about academic integrity. We hear from both sides and outline a practical middle-ground approach.
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How One School District Used AI to Reduce Teacher Workload by 30%
A case study from a New Zealand secondary school that piloted AI-assisted lesson planning and marking support. The results — and the unexpected challenges — are worth reading.
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