New Year, New Language Summit 2026
AI and Language Learning: Levelling Up with Modern Tools
The fifth edition explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping vocabulary practice, speaking confidence, and personalised study for every learner.
About this session
Stuart Jay Raj, a polyglot and developer, reveals how he's building innovative tools to effectively teach tonal Asian languages, frustrated by current e-learning's limitations in phonology.
Key takeaways
- ✓ Current language e-learning often prioritizes fitting content into limited exercise types over effective pedagogical design.
- ✓ Achieving true fluency in tonal languages requires deep engagement with phonology and muscle memory, which many popular apps fail to provide.
- ✓ Don't rely solely on apps that lack comprehensive tonal instruction if you're serious about mastering languages like Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese.
- ✓ Consider building your own language tools if existing platforms don't meet your specific learning needs, especially for complex linguistic features.
Full Replay
Watch the complete session
- ✓ Lifetime replay access
- ✓ All 5 editions (2022–2026)
- ✓ Downloadable materials
Full Replay
Watch the complete session
- ✓ Lifetime replay access
- ✓ All 5 editions (2022–2026)