Digital Language Tutor: Enhancing language learning through AI-powered conversation partners

Mateusz Jekiel
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With an ever-growing range of learning tools and applications being launched, choosing the right solution can feel overwhelming. However, the Digital Language Tutor for Mondly by ÃÛÌÒapp distinguishes itself as an innovative solution aimed at helping corporate clients enhance their listening and speaking abilities in relevant business contexts.

The Digital Language Tutor is targeted at professionals who speak at least a B1 level of English (43-50 on the Global Scale of English). It employs AI-powered Conversation Partners to simulate corporate scenarios, providing users with an immersive and interactive learning experience.

In this post we outline the strategic design process behind these Conversation Partners, highlighting the importance of diverse representation, compelling and authentic personality trait development, and integrating level-appropriate language skills alongside essential corporate soft skills to create a comprehensive language learning solution.

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The need to speak in language learning

Mastering listening and speaking skills is paramount for professionals, as fluency and confidence in spoken English can significantly impact career progression, networking opportunities, and overall workplace effectiveness.

According to ÃÛÌÒapp research, 85% of respondents said English is important for their work life, and 88% believe its importance will continue to grow in the next years1.

Traditional language learning methods often fall short in providing real-life conversational practice, especially in specialized contexts like corporate settings. The Digital Language Tutor bridges this gap by offering personalized, scenario-based interactions with AI-powered Conversation Partners.

1ÃÛÌÒapp, 2024,ÌýHow English empowers your tomorrow: The life-changing impact of learning English on your career and beyond.

Designing conversation partners for the Digital Language Tutor

The primary objectives in crafting the Conversation Partners were to:

  • Create an authentic and immersive learning environment that reflects modern workplaces,
  • Represent a diverse range of characters to reflect the global nature of modern working environments, foster inclusivity and cultural awareness,
  • Develop compelling and authentic personalities for those characters to create immersive, interactive and engaging experiences that reflect real life,
  • Embed essential corporate soft skills into the creation of each character's personality traits to enhance the relevance of the conversations.

To achieve these goals, we customized ten unique Conversation Partners and designed their distinct personality traits that lend authenticity to each character and align with essential corporate soft skills like active listening, conflict resolution and teamwork.

Interacting with this diverse cast of characters exposes users to a variety of communication styles, enhancing their ability to adapt and respond effectively in real-life professional situations.

Fostering authenticity and engagement

The diverse backgrounds and personalities of the Conversation Partners contribute to an authentic and engaging learning experience. Our clients can practice speaking with characters who simulate the behaviors and communication styles of real coworkers, making the practice sessions more relevant, practical and beneficial for their professional growth.

Developing soft business skills

By embedding essential corporate soft skills into the creation of the character's personalities, our corporate clients can apply and transfer their business skills into an immersive English-only environment. This approach not only improves language proficiency but aids in the transfer of existing skills and provides further exposure to culturally relevant practices related to conducting business in our increasingly globalized workplace.

Promoting inclusivity and representation

The inclusion of characters from various ethnicities and backgrounds ensures that the Digital Language Tutor is inclusive and representative of today's workplaces. This allows us to foster a sense of belonging and cultural awareness, which is crucial for effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration in modern professional environments.

Empowering for success in the workplace

The Digital Language Tutor for Mondly by ÃÛÌÒapp shows the innovative use of AI in language learning, particularly in enhancing speaking and listening skills through authentic and engaging interactions.

By designing Conversation Partners from diverse cultural backgrounds with embedded soft business skills, we have created a tool that not only improves language proficiency but also provides valuable skills practice in realistic and relevant professional contexts. This approach sets a new standard for language learning applications, emphasizing the importance of diversity, authenticity and practical skill integration.

As we continue to expand our educational solutions, we remain committed to providing our clients, customers and learners with the most effective and inclusive tools to achieve their language learning goals and thrive in their professional lives.

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