Tag: speaking

8 Steps to Build a GPT for Interpersonal Speaking in World Languages

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) with language learning offers unprecedented opportunities for educators and learners alike. Below, I outline a beginner’s guide to developing a Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) specif...

Why so many Ukrainians are speaking Ukrainian again

Patrick Cox: I don’t know about you, but for me, the very first words of Ukrainian I heard were these. A cappella version of “Oi u luzi chervona kalyna” (“Oh, the Red Viburnum in the Meadow”) Patrick Cox: It was a video posted on YouTube in lat...

Speaking without intention: Austin???s Speech Act Theory in the Age of AI

Conversational AI is, nowadays, widely spread and investigated, shaping the way we interact with technology. Despite its extensive use, it is not clear if the technology we are experiencing at this time is actually able to communicate from a linguistic perspective. In this sense, it is important to ...

I am Indian but I don???t speak Hindi!

India is a Union of States as described in Article 1 on Indian Constitution . India is a union of 29 states . Of the 29 states only 9 states list Hindi as their official language. Even among these 9 states it is not entirely true that Hindi is prevalent spoken. For instance Bihar, Hindi and Urdu are...

IRCC held a new Express Entry draw for French Speaking candidates

On October 25, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #270, IRCC issued 300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 486 points, 14 points more tha...

Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Speaking Skills

1. Learn whole phrases This is useful for improving fluency. If you know ready-made expressions, you will not waste time choosing words and will be able to fill in awkward pauses in a conversation. 2. Use a paraphrase It happens that words can be easily forgotten. Nothing is wrong with...

Meet Your New IELTS Speaking Companion: AI-Powered Chat Bot for Realistic Exam Experience

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a gateway to countless opportunities in education and career. The Speaking part is usually the final boss of the IELTS preparation game: Speaking demands free command of vocabulary and advanced grammar, as well as the ability to generate e...

37 Tips on How to Improve Your English Speaking Skills

Learning English is like building a house. You start by constructing a sturdy foundation before anything else. English language learners begin by knowing the building blocks of the target language to develop a strong English speaking skills foundation and communicate like native speakers. There a...

Speaking English so non-native colleagues understand

Collaborating with colleagues around the world is a rich and rewarding experience. Exposure to new cultures and ideas stimulates new ways of thinking and understanding the world around you. Diverse, global teams help you build a more inclusive product. Remote working has increased the likeli...