Assistant Secretary O’Brien’s Travel to Malta, Italy, the Vatican, and the United Kingdom

Assistant Secretary O’Brien’s Travel to Malta, Italy, the Vatican, and the United KingdomAssistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien is traveling to Valletta, Malta; Rome, Italy; the Vatican; and London, United Kingdom October 26-31.  In Malta, he will attend Ukraine’s third meeting under the Peace Formula discussions, following similar meetings in Copenhagen and Jeddah.  Assistant Secretary O’Brien will also meet with Maltese government officials to discuss […]

Survey Reveals Language Learner Preferences: Human Instructors vs. AI – Lingoda’s Findings

Survey Reveals Language Learner Preferences: Human Instructors vs. AI – Lingoda’s Findings

Human Interaction Vital for Language Learning: 85% of Survey Respondents Affirm

Survey Reveals Language Learner Preferences: Human Instructors vs. AI – Lingoda’s Findings
Lingoda Survey

AI vs. Human Interaction in Language Learning

The world of education is undergoing a profound transformation with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, a recent survey conducted by Lingoda, the leading online language learning platform, reveals that language learners still place a high value on human interaction in the language learning process.

The survey, which encompassed the responses of over 2,000 adults in the United States, unveiled an overwhelming preference for human interaction among language learners. A staggering 85% of respondents indicated that they believe human interaction is either “very important” or “somewhat important” in new language learning experiences.

Key Findings:

  • 85% of respondents consider human interaction essential in language learning.
  • 39% of participants favored a combination of human and AI tutors.
  • Only 8% of survey respondents believed that human interaction in language learning was “not very important” or “not important at all.”

The study also delved into preferences across different age groups and genders. Younger learners, in the 18–24 age group, were particularly inclined towards human tutors, with 35% expressing a preference for human tutors only, as opposed to just 14% who favored AI-only learning. Importantly, respondents of all age groups displayed a preference for a combination of AI and human interaction, with the 45–54 age group showing a strong inclination towards an equal combination of both methods at 49%.

When it comes to the preferred approach to language learning, 39% of survey participants expressed a desire to learn a language with an equal combination of both human and AI tutoring.

Why Human Tutors Remain in Demand:

Despite the growing prevalence of AI in education, the survey results highlight the irreplaceable role of human tutors in the language learning process. Human tutors possess qualities that AI cannot fully replicate, such as the ability to empathize with students, identify when they are facing difficulties, and adapt their teaching methods accordingly. They provide students with a full immersion experience in the language and prepare them for real-world interactions.

While AI technology offers valuable support and enhances language learning, human teachers bring empathy, cultural insights, and interpersonal connections that are challenging for AI to fully replicate. The ideal language learning experience, as indicated by the survey, often involves a blended approach, where AI complements the efforts of human teachers. This combination provides students with a well-rounded and highly effective language learning experience.

In an era where technology is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the survey unequivocally affirms the enduring importance of human interaction in language education.

For more details and to access the full report, please visit Lingoda’s survey and research page

ABOUT LINGODA

Lingoda is one of the top online language schools. Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, we provide convenient and accessible online language courses in German, English, Business English, French and Spanish to over 100,000 students worldwide. Visit Lingoda.com to learn more.

Contact Information:

Susanne Börensen

International PR Manager

[email protected]

Original Source:

Survey Reveals Language Learner Preferences: Human Instructors vs. AI – Lingoda’s Findings

The post Survey Reveals Language Learner Preferences: Human Instructors vs. AI – Lingoda’s Findings first appeared on Regd News.

Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) Market Size, Share, Revenue, Trends And Drivers For 2023-2032

Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) Market Size, Share, Revenue, Trends And Drivers For 2023-2032

The Business Research Company’s Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) Global Market Report 2023 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032 The Global Market Report for Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB) by The Business Research Company: Market Size, Trends, and Global Forecast for the Period 2023-2032.” — The Business Research Company LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, […]

The post Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) Market Size, Share, Revenue, Trends And Drivers For 2023-2032 first appeared on Social Gov.

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen’s Travel to Norway, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen’s Travel to Norway, Bulgaria, and the Czech RepublicUnder Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen will travel to Norway, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic from October 27 through November 3, 2023, to deepen transatlantic cooperation on shared priorities – including our support for Ukraine amidst Russia’s war of aggression, security in the Arctic and Black Sea regions, and […]

Art in Embassies Announces Creative Growth Collection

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen’s Travel to Norway, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic

As the United States approaches its 250th year, the State Department’s Art in Embassies program is working with cultural institutions, artists, families, and galleries to curate art collections that promote U.S. diplomacy.  Art in Embassies announces the establishment of the Creative Growth Collection, comprised of 89 artworks created by artists from the Creative Growth Art […]

The post Art in Embassies Announces Creative Growth Collection first appeared on Social Gov.