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Using Call Annie as a Generative Artificial Intelligence Speaking Partner for Language Learners

  • Yuwei Wan*
  • , Benjamin Luke Moorhouse
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Developing English speaking skills can be challenging for many English language learners. The advent of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) has prompted the emergence of a growing number of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots designed to tackle these challenges. One popular tool is ‘Call Annie,’ a GAI video chatbot that can act as a virtual assistant, enabling users to engage in immersive video calls with AI avatars. This technology review discusses its functionality, how it can be used in supporting learners’ language development, how teachers can collaborate with it in class and its potential limitations.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)489-498
Number of pages10
JournalRELC Journal
Volume56
Issue number2
Early online date5 Jan 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

User-Defined Keywords

  • AI
  • ChatGPT
  • English language education
  • English speaking
  • artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot
  • generative AI
  • language learners
  • technology

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