Language Buddy is an AI-powered companion piloting in Spanish 101 (Fall B 2025) to help students practice conversational skills through speech-to-text and text-to-speech technologies. It enhances listening, speaking, and engagement while giving faculty structured ways to evaluate progress. The pilot will validate infrastructure, learning impact, and potential for scaling to more courses and languages.
If you are interested in creating a Language Buddy for use within your courses, please complete this form to learn more about the opportunity.
Language Buddy follows American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.
Alpha Tools are early versions built on strong research foundations, but are still being tested and reviewed for accuracy and user experience. Using Alpha tools helps identify areas for improvements and move them toward beta release.
Beta Tools have been evaluated rigorously, refined through user feedback, and are ready for broader use.