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31
Aug 2024
(Sat)

Snakes & Ladders: the pros and cons of using AI in learning English


Date & time
31Aug 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free
Type of Event
In-person Attendance
Venue
Room 207, 2/F., Admiralty Centre
Speaker
  • Mr Jet Crawford (Adjunct Lecturer, HKU SPACE)

Mr Jet Crawford

Mr Jet Crawford, a very experienced native-speaking and qualified teacher with high English proficiency and good knowledge of the students’ needs. Mr Jet Crawford graduated with an Honours’ degree in English Literature and History from Sydney University. After obtaining his Diploma of Education there, he went on to teach in a variety of government and independent schools. Currently, Jet is an Adjunct Lecturer at HKU SPACE. He taught for fifteen years as a NET in Hong Kong schools where he had regular duties in preparing students for the HKCEE, Advanced Level Examination, and HKDSE. He specialises in oral exam preparation and equips students with the necessary skills for taking part in debating competitions and speech festivals.

Enquiry
29755741 (shawn.mui@hkuspace.hku.hk)
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Certificate in General English (Foundation) Certificate in General English (Introductory) Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory) Certificate in General English (Intermediate) Certificate in English Language Skills (Intermediate) Certificate in General English (Upper Intermediate) Certificate in General English (Advanced) Diploma in General English Advanced Diploma in General English Certificate in Business English Usage Certificate in Advanced Business English Diploma in Professional Communication (Financial Services) Certificate in IELTS Preparation for Academic and Professional Purposes
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Snake and Ladder

Chat GPT has become all the rage but is it really a useful tool for learning English? What other AI tools exist that might also have benefits for students of English? Can AI be utilized to maximize learning? What are their weaknesses of AI apps and in which areas do they shine? In this workshop we will cover the main applications of AI in learning English.  By looking at real world examples, attendees will gain more insight into the many benefits as well as the practical limitations of AI technology when it is applied to language acquisition.

 

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

English