Keynote: AI Tech Transforming Language Learning

This video on based on a keynote presentation I gave at Eastern Mediterranean University on the topic of fluency, vocabulary and reading in foreign languages. Join Russell's newsletter https://forms.aweber.com/form/61/763053361.htm Russell's website https://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/ Russell's Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TeacherTrainingVideos?view_as=patron 00:00 Plenary on Key AI tools in language education. 01:15 Paul Nations research into reading 02:36 Lexical coverage 03:08 More research into reading and fluency 04:56 Gemini Storybooks 06:53 Making a Gemini Storybook 10:13 More useful videos 11:17 Study with Russell In this keynote presentation, we explore the powerful intersection of language acquisition research and modern AI tools. Discover the science behind language fluency and learn exactly how to use Google Gemini Storybooks to create custom, highly effective learning materials for both teachers and students.The video is broken down into two main sections: theory and practical application.First, we dive into the research behind language fluency. We explore Paul Nation’s concepts of extended reading—specifically, how processing language you already know makes it much easier to retrieve and use in spoken conversation. We also look at the famous "Fiji Book Flood" study, which demonstrated the massive educational impact of simply encouraging students to read extensively. Then, we bridge the gap between theory and practice with a complete walkthrough of the Google Gemini Storybooks feature. I will show you step-by-step how to prompt Gemini to create engaging, custom stories that target the exact vocabulary you want to reinforce. By generating stories that are slightly below your current level, you can practice reading for true fluency. Whether you are a language teacher building resources or a student taking control of your own learning, you will see exactly how to generate these stories, control the vocabulary, and use the built-in aud