Our new report finds that the productive skills of speaking and writing were the focus of most uses of technology, with reading present but far less, and listening not present at all. Sub skill focus was minimal across the skills, but pronunciation was present. Moreover, AI can provide opportunities for personalisation and collaboration. It can be used as a conversational partner, which is shown to be positive. Students can practise spoken English and improve conversational skills in and outside the classrooms where this may have previously been difficult. AI also provides an opportunity for self-regulation, reducing anxiety and the fear of ‘losing face’ and making mistakes.
