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Sarah glares at her English homework in frustration. She can’t figure out why “I’m over the moon” is supposed to make sense. Why would you be over the moon if you were pleased? Her classmate Jake is having a similar problem in the room next door, puzzling over phrasal verbs and why none of them actually involve putting something somewhere. Maria is equally perplexed when confronted with the task of explaining the difference between “I have been studying” and “I have studied”.
These are the kinds of moments that unfold in secondary school classrooms everywhere. To most 13- to 18-year-olds, conquering English, specifically its peculiar rules of grammar, immense vocabulary, and tricky accent is like getting pieces of a mystical puzzle to fit together. Classic texts provide dry explanations, and even the best teachers cannot cover each student’s particular misunderstanding in a full classroom.
But suppose Sarah is allowed to pose her questions at 2 o’clock in the morning when ideas come to her? Suppose Jake is permitted to practice phrasal verbs through a game-like environment? Suppose Maria is allowed to listen to native speakers employ various tenses in actual speech at will?
Bring in artificial intelligence not as an inanimate, distant machine, but as a persistent, patient tutor accessible when learning takes place.
When AI is Your Personal English Coach
Imagine this: Emma opens her laptop after dinner and types, “I don’t understand when to use ‘the’ in English.” Rather than receiving a dry rule of grammar, her AI tutor answers in a friendly tone: “Terrific question! Let’s explore with examples from your favorite Netflix programs.”
This is not science fiction, it is taking place in the here and now. Duolingo Max platforms have brought conversational AI teachers that keep in mind your particular challenges. Khanmigo by Khan Academy is a friendly teaching aide that never tires of explaining the same idea in another manner. Even ChatGPT is an unofficial tutor to millions of pupils across the world.
From UNESCO’s study on AI in education, it is seen that such technologies are most effective since they not only teach but also evolve. It observes that Emma learns through pop culture, Jake learns through examples, and Maria learns through repetition of pronunciation. Every session educates the AI on how to instruct the particular student even better.
The sorcery is in the details. Whereas conventional classroom teaching is one-size-fits-all, AI instructors put together a million different classrooms. Visualizers are presented with colorful grammar diagrams that are meaningful to them. Ones who are auditory-oriented hear native speakers use phrases in context. Kinesthetic individuals engage actively with exercises that make abstract ideas concrete.
“What is a Phrasal Verb?” – When Learning is like a Discovery
Recall Jake’s puzzlement regarding phrasal verbs? Here is how his AI tutor could assist him:
Jake: “What is a phrasal verb anyway?”
AI Tutor: “Think of it this way—just like ‘Superman’ is not just a super man, a phrasal verb is when an ordinary verb partners with a word such as ‘up,’ ‘out,’ or ‘off’ to form a brand new meaning. We’ll begin with ones that you probably already understand.”
The AI introduces Jake to examples in his own world: “turn up” (arrive), “hang out” (spend time), “break up” (end a relationship). Jake suddenly sees that he’s been using phrasal verbs all the time—only he didn’t know to label them.
Here is where AI excels—it does not merely define vocabulary; it links novel knowledge to preexisting knowledge. In explaining idioms such as “break the ice,” the AI could point to that uncomfortable time at a school dance when a student finally initiates a conversation and the abstract idea suddenly makes sense.
As the students advance, their AI tutor presents further advanced concepts such as sentence structure and advanced vocabulary, citing examples based in their own lives—such as social media updates, pop songs, or actual conversations.
From Theory to Real Life: When AI Gets Practical
Conventional English lessons are typically focused on teaching rules of grammar and vocabulary lists, and the student is left thinking, “When will I ever use this?” AI-based tutoring reverses this script.
Rather than learning verb tenses from memory, students apply them in practice through writing captions on Instagram, writing SMS messages to friends, or even scripting a TikTok. And while the AI ensures that sentences are grammatically correct, it also teaches them why one is a better choice than another.
Take Marcus, who wishes to compose an e-mail to his school principal to initiate a gaming club. His AI tutor assists him in the process:
Let’s phrase this professionally without sounding stodgy. Instead of saying ‘I want to ask if we might consider starting a gaming club,’ how about ‘Let’s get a gaming club started here at our school.’ Isn’t that direct and assertive?
Virtual language labs such as FluentU and English Central, now with AI interfaces, enable students to practice real-life situations. They can practice job interviews, rehearse ordering food in the target language, or even practice hard conversations, with an AI offering immediate constructive feedback.
The Future: When Artificial Intelligence Knows More Than Words
Today’s AI teachers are amazing but are still “narrow AI” specialists in the field of language acquisition. Just consider the possibilities when we come to develop Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)—intelligence that is aware of human emotions, cultural backgrounds, and personality types in addition to grammar rules.
Researchers from DeepMind and Tsinghua University are in the process of doing so. AI teachers of the future could identify a frustrated student and adapt the instruction automatically. They could comprehend a student with a particular cultural background to require a particular concept in a particular language and accommodate it accordingly.
Imagine an AI tutor that picks up on Maria being less self-assured on Mondays and responds by beginning with simpler ideas that will restore her confidence. Or one that identifies Jake learns best while in motion and recommends kinesthetic exercises during his most restless times.
This AGI would be able to unite instruction in grammar with cultural knowledge so that while it teaches pupils the mechanics of English, it also teaches them the social mores—the time to use formal versus informal speech, the ways of being polite in various environments, or the means of communicating successfully in cross-cultural environments.
The Human Touch: Why Teachers Matter
Don’t worry about robots revolutionizing education before you even know it–robots will actually empower teachers, not make them obsolete.
Let’s consider the case of Ms. Rodriguez, an English teacher with 30 students with extremely varied skill levels. Previously, she spent a tremendous amount of time explaining elementary concepts over and over, with scarce time left for brainstorming exercises or critical thinking. Today, with AI taking care of the ground explanations and practice, she can devote time to where human teachers excel like sparking creativity, guiding discussions, and assisting kids in finding their own voices.
These AI teachers never tire, never lose their patience and are accessible 24/7. However, they cannot recount a humorous anecdote that will help a rule in grammar be remembered, cannot provide a morale boost after a difficult day, or even express satisfaction over a student’s eureka moment in earnest.
The most effective learning is achieved through collaboration between AI and human instructors—AI offering customized, real-time guidance, and human instructors offering inspiration, creativity, and emotional support.
Breaking Down Barriers: Where Geography is Irrelevant
These are game-changers for students such as Carlos, residing in a rural area where qualified teachers of English are scarce. His smartphone is an opening to native speaker interactions, interactive practice exercises, and customized feedback that only a few years ago were out of reach.
Unlike human teachers, who require time off, sleep, and proper compensation, AI teachers are available any time learning motivation comes about. AI teachers can provide explanations in a student’s native language when necessary, then progressively move to instruction in only the English language.
This democratization of quality education in the English language implies that an interested student in a faraway village can get the same level of customized teaching as someone studying in a top international school.
The Road Ahead: Where Artificial Intelligence and Human Interest Intersect
English education is becoming a dynamic, learner-focused experience, rather than a rigid, classroom-based discipline. Students such as Sarah, Jake, and Maria are no longer stuck trying to decipher baffling idioms, puzzling grammar, or pronunciation issues in isolation.
AI tutors provide something special: infinite patience, customized methods, and round-the-clock availability when curiosity strikes. AI tutors convert the task of learning a language into an adventure, from rote practice to comprehension.
The more advanced we become with AI, the wider the possibilities open before us. Yet the underlying principle remains unchanged—technology should be aimed at serving human learning, not substituting human contact.
In this latest age, AI doesn’t merely educate in English—it unlocks assured communication, cross-cultural awareness, and international understanding. To students everywhere, that AI tutor is not just a learning tool; it’s a gateway to communicating well, relating genuinely, and operating in today’s interconnected world with assurance.
The future of teaching English is not about a human teacher versus an AI tutor—it’s about melding the best of both to empower each student to find their voice.
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This article was written by Dr John Ho, a professor of management research at the World Certification Institute (WCI). He has more than 4 decades of experience in technology and business management and has authored 28 books. Prof Ho holds a doctorate degree in Business Administration from Fairfax University (USA), and an MBA from Brunel University (UK). He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) as well as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA, UK). He is also a World Certified Master Professional (WCMP) and a Fellow at the World Certification Institute (FWCI).
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