Creating Language Learning Materials

An activity where educators use AI to create, scaffold, and differentiate language learning materials, such as texts, dialogues, and tasks. Educators work with pre-designed prompts provided in the recipe and adapt them to their own teaching context.

DigCompEdu Competence Area(s)

Time

Preparation time minutes

Implementation time minutes

Educator Progression Level

Newcomer

Target groups

Adult language educators working with migrants

Minimum student digital skill level

Basic

Minimum student language level

A1

🎓 Learning Objectives

  • Educators will be able to…
  • Use AI to create and adapt language learning materials (texts, dialogues, tasks) that are linguistically scaffolded for adult migrant learners at different proficiency levels.
  • Critically evaluate and refine AI-generated materials, ensuring linguistic appropriateness, ethical use, and alignment with learners’ needs and teaching context.
  • Answer AI‑generated quizzes to check understanding of a topic.
  • Reflect on question types (multiple‑choice, recall, short answer) and identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide feedback on the accuracy and relevance of AI‑generated questions.

Ingredients

Item / Resource Quantity Purpose
AI tool(s) (e.g., ChatGPT, Bing Image Creator)
Content materials (texts, images, videos) Teacher’s own topic or text
Physical materials (paper, markers) None
Online platforms / LMS None

Utensils

Computer with internet access and an AI account in any Large Language Model

🥣 Preparation – Before Implementation

  • The educator selects one of the four provided prompts included in this recipe, depending on the teaching purpose (e.g. text production, dialogue practice, discussion, or differentiated materials).
  • The educator adjusts only the following elements: topic or theme (e.g. workplace, everyday services, current issue), learner language level, length or format (text, dialogue, task). The structure and pedagogical intent of the prompt remain unchanged.
  • The educator reviews the AI-generated material with focus on: language level and clarity, relevance for the learners, cultural and contextual appropriateness. If needed, the educator may run the prompt again with small adjustments.

🔥 Implementation Steps

  • The educator explains the purpose of the activity (e.g. reading practice, dialogue training, discussion, or writing) and introduces the topic.
  • The educator selects one of the four provided prompts from the References & Resources section.
  • The educator makes minimal contextual adjustments (topic, learner level, length or format).
  • The AI generates a first version of the teaching material.
  • The educator reviews the material and adjusts it if needed before classroom use.
  • Learners work with the material through reading, dialogue, discussion, or short writing activities. Learners interact with the content, not directly with AI.

🧂 Differentiation & Inclusion

🍴 Assessment & Feedback

⚠️ Ethics, Privacy & Safeguarding

🍱 Extensions / Follow‑Ups

Learners work with the material outside class by: rewriting a short section in their own words, preparing answers to discussion questions, practising a dialogue with a peer.

🔗 Cross‑Subject Link

References & Resources