An overview of artificial intelligence in computer-assisted language learning

Understand

Computer-assisted language learning -- CALL -- is an established research field.

• We review how artificial intelligence can be applied to support language learning and teaching.
• The need for intelligent agents that assist language learners and teachers is increasing: the human teacher's time is a scarce and costly resource, which does not scale with growing demand.
• Further factors contribute to the need for CALL: pandemics and increasing demand for distance learning, migration of large populations, the need for sustainable and affordable support for learning, etc.