{"id":880,"date":"2026-06-23T16:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aicookbook.eu\/recipe\/practising-conversation-for-social-integration\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:59:36","slug":"practising-conversation-for-social-integration","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.aicookbook.eu\/da\/recipe\/practising-conversation-for-social-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Practising Conversation for Social Integration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A supportive session where learners use the Replika AI companion app to practice casual, everyday English conversations in a low-pressure, private environment.<\/p>\n

Learning Objectives<\/h2>\n
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  • Students will be able to:<\/li>\n
  • Navigate the basic setup of the Replika.ai app.<\/li>\n
  • Initiate and sustain a simple, text-based conversation on an everyday topic with an AI.<\/li>\n
  • Identify and note down one or two new useful words or phrases from the interaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Item \/ Resource<\/th>\nQuantity<\/th>\nPurpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    AI tool(s) (e.g., Replika.AI app)<\/td>\n1 per student<\/td>\nPractice partner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Content materials (Conversation Topic Cards)<\/td>\n1 set<\/td>\nIdeas for conversation starters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Physical materials (paper, markers)<\/td>\n1 set<\/td>\nFor board work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Online platforms \/ LMS<\/td>\nOptional<\/td>\nFor sharing app link<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Utensils<\/h2>\n

    Devices: One smartphone per learner (essential) with the Replika.AI app pre-downloaded or a web browser to access the website. Internet: Stable Wi-Fi or mobile data. Display: A projector for the educator\u2019s demonstration.<\/p>\n

    Preparation<\/h2>\n
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    • App Familiarisation: Test the Replika.AI app yourself to familiarize yourself with the setup and conversation flow.<\/li>\n
    • Topic Cards: Prepare simple, large-print topic cards for conversation starters (e.g., "Hobbies," "The weather," "Your weekend," "Favourite food," "Your home country").<\/li>\n
    • Setup Guide: Prepare a short, simple guide (or visual slides) showing the steps to create a Replika account and start chatting.<\/li>\n
    • Learner Preparation: Inform learners in a previous session that they will need their smartphones for this activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Differentiation & Inclusion<\/h2>\n
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      • For A1 level or low digital literacy learners: Pair them with a more confident peer for the setup and initial conversation.<\/li>\n
      • Support Phrases: Provide a printed "cheat sheet" with essential phrases like "How do you spell that?" or "Can you say that again?" to use with the AI.<\/li>\n
      • Alternative Access: For learners uncomfortable with app setup, the web version on a classroom tablet or laptop is a good alternative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Extensions \/ Follow-Ups<\/h2>\n
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        • Homework: Learners are tasked with having a 5-minute conversation with their Replika on a new topic before the next class.<\/li>\n
        • Role-Playing: In a subsequent lesson, use the AI to practice role-playing specific scenarios, like ordering in a caf\u00e9 or asking for directions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          References & Resources<\/h2>\n

          Replika.AI Official Website: replika.com - The direct source to download the app or use the web version.<\/p>\n

          BBC Learning English - The English We Speak: bbc.co.uk\/learningenglish\/english\/features\/the-english-we-speak - A great resource for learning common, informal phrases and idioms to try out with the AI.<\/p>\n

          The Guardian - The rise of AI companions: theguardian.com\/technology\/2023\/mar\/26\/the-rise-of-ai-companions - An article for educators to understand the broader context of these tools (optional reading).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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