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
Language learning legend Steve Kaufman reflects on how technology, from old newspaper clippings to modern AI, has transformed the learning journey. He shares his personal methods, emphasizing input and how AI supercharges content access.
Key takeaways
- ✓ The current era offers limitless language learning content (podcasts, videos, TV, radio) compared to past methods like physical newspaper clippings.
- ✓ Input, primarily reading and listening, is the fundamental driver of language learning, helping to build an internal "language model" in your brain.
- ✓ AI has revolutionized language learning by empowering learners with personalized content and breaking free from rigid, teacher-controlled materials.
- ✓ Leverage AI tools like Notebook LM to process and adapt audio content, even from sources with mixed languages, for more effective input.
- ✓ Consistent input helps your brain anticipate the next word, a process akin to how large language models function.
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)