Teacher AI Assistant: How to Use It in the Foreign Language Classroom

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What is a Teacher AI Assistant?

A Teacher AI Assistant is not a robot in the room — it’s usually an AI-powered tool (like ChatGPT, Grammarly, DeepL, or Diffit) that supports teachers by:
– Generating or adapting content
– Designing engaging tasks
– Simplifying texts for lower levels
– Giving feedback on student writing
– Suggesting vocabulary lists or grammar explanations

It’s your pedagogical co-pilot.

Resource: AI Assistant Toolkit for FL Teachers (Downloadable)

Included in the toolkit:
1. 10 prompts to generate writing or speaking tasks
2. Vocabulary support templates
3. Simplified reading generator instructions
4. Quick formative feedback examples using AI
5. List of 5 go-to AI tools (with links)

Video Demo: 2-Minute Use Case

What to include in your AI video demo:
– Show ChatGPT generating a vocabulary quiz for B1 students
– Ask it to simplify a news article into A2 level
– Generate 5 true/false comprehension questions
– Request grammar explanation + 3 examples
– Highlight how fast it helps you prepare differentiated tasks

5 Ways to Use a Teacher AI Assistant in the Language Classroom

  1. Pre-Class Task Generator
    Prompt AI to generate 3 warm-up discussion questions based on a lesson theme.
    Example: “Generate 3 short questions for A2 students on the topic of travel.”

    2. Vocabulary Expansion Support
    Prompt: “Create a vocabulary list with 8 terms related to ‘environmental issues’ + one sentence each.”

    3. Reading Differentiation
    Prompt: “Simplify this paragraph to B1 level. Keep key vocabulary and use shorter sentence structures.”

    4. Writing Feedback Assistant
    Prompt: “Give feedback on this B2 student paragraph about healthy habits. Focus on grammar, vocabulary and coherence.”

    5. Game and Quiz Designer
    Prompt: “Create 10 multiple choice questions on the present perfect for intermediate EFL students.”

Cautions and Best Practices

– Always review AI outputs before sharing — adapt to your students’ needs.
– Don’t let AI replace interaction. Use it to prepare, not to dominate the lesson.
– Protect student privacy — never upload personal data.

Conclusion: A Smarter Way to Teach

With the right prompts and clear pedagogical focus, the Teacher AI Assistant becomes a powerful partner in the foreign language classroom — helping you save time, personalize learning, and bring creative energy to your teaching practice.