Welcome to the IATEFL PronSIG Conference 2024!
Pronunciation and AI:
Will the AI revolution remove the need for pronunciation teachers?
(12th October 2024)
Discussions about AI’s role in English language teaching are inescapable at present, as are concerns that it could ultimately replace teachers, or, at the very least, change our learning environments beyond all recognition. This is particularly visible in the field of pronunciation instruction, where voice recognition technology, automated learner feedback, and voice assistants are becoming increasingly common. While this may cause worry initially, we cannot ignore the potential benefits these developments could offer both learners and teachers.
Join PronSIG for this whole day conference as we discuss what the AI revolution could mean for pronunciation instruction.
Registration
The event tickets for the PronSIG Online Conference are now available via the IATEFL website. Click the yellow button below to go to the registration page:
Fees:
Non-member 10 GBP, IATEFL member 7 GBP, free for IATEFL PronSIG members – using discount code – please email [email protected] for this code
Schedule and Programme
The online conference will take place on Zoom and to view the programme, please click below. Please note sessions are subject to change.
Plenary speakers
Opening plenary
Beata Walesiak, What would it take for AI to Replace Pronunciation Teachers?
Closing plenary
Shannon McCrocklin, Surveying the gap between CAPT and STT programs: Can AI chatbots fill the void?
All session speakers
Below you will find more information about our speakers on the day:
