Joe Dale returns for his third appearance on the podcast to share the latest developments in artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) for world language education. Joe and Grant reflect on what’s changed in the past year and explore exciting tools making waves in classrooms—from image generation to podcast creation, speaking practice, and student autonomy. Joe also discusses ethical concerns, student engagement, and how teachers can empower learners to use AI responsibly and effectively.

Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with LLMs, this episode is packed with practical ideas, tool recommendations, and forward-thinking strategies to bring into your own teaching.

Topics covered:

• The evolution of LLMs over the last 12–16 months
• ChatGPT 4o's image generation with correct text
• Creating native-like audio dialogues with AI
• Using AI for lesson planning, feedback, and content creation
• Teaching students how to study independently using AI
• Responsible use and legal considerations (GDPR, FERPA, COPPA)
• Ethical concerns around AI and copyright
• Predictions for the future of AI in education

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Click HERE for a list of all the amazing tools we discuss in this episode!