AI tools are popping up everywhere — but can we use them in a way that still aligns with second language acquisition and communication-centered teaching?
In this episode, I’m walking you through how I use AI — especially ChatGPT — in my Spanish classroom without losing the heart of what we do as CI teachers. I’ll share the 5 tools I actually use (and how I stack them), plus the mindset I bring into every lesson to make sure my students get compelling, comprehensible, and connected input.
Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with it, this episode will give you ideas, inspiration, and lots of teacher-to-teacher encouragement.
💡 Here’s what you’ll hear:
- Why AI can support (not replace) your teaching
- How I use Voice Control for ChatGPT to co-create texts that are meaningful and level-appropriate
- My exact workflow for stacking 4 AI tools to save time and still create quality input
- Tips for using Gamma, Mote, Quizziz, QuestionWell, and Diffit
- Why your voice, experience, and connection with students matter more than any tool
🛠️ Tools & Resources Mentioned:
- Free story: Los animales en los desastres naturales
- Gamma (Slide Deck Generator)
- Voice Control for ChatGPT (Chrome Extension)
- Mote for Voice Support
- Quizziz Game-Based Review
- QuestionWell AI Quiz Builder
- Diffit – AI Resource Builder for Teachers
📣 Let’s Stay Connected
If this episode was helpful, share it with a language teacher friend or tag me on Instagram @claudiamelliott.
💌 And if you’re a Spanish teacher, don’t forget to join the waitlist for Growing With Proficiency: The Spanish Teacher Academy at growingwithproficiency.com/academy — so you’re the first to know when doors open again!
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