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“The structure of the book is one of its greatest strengths. Part 1 takes a clear-eyed, research-informed look at the real challenges surrounding AI … Part 2 is where the book truly earns its place on the shelf … the practical content is both rich and immediately usable.” – Georgia K. Papamichailidou, IATEFL Voices (Issue 311, July/August 2026)
AI in ELT is the second title in the Action on Issues series, and aims to provide a practical exploration of responsible, research-based Artificial Intelligence use.
Discussions around Artificial Intelligence (AI) are everywhere, and are therefore inevitably on the minds of teachers and materials alike. But as many of us will freely admit, it’s easy to feel confused, overwhelmed, and even exasperated by the hype, the rapid new developments and the explosion of information that we face. Integrating AI in the classroom offers both significant opportunities and complex challenges, alongside nuanced ethical considerations.
AI in ELT offers a comprehensive, critical and practical guide for teachers navigating the complex world of generative AI in education, especially in the context of English language teaching. Whether you are new to AI or looking to deepen your practice, this book equips you to make informed decisions that centre pedagogy, equity and the learner’s agency. It aims to ensure AI becomes a thoughtful addition to your teaching that genuinely enhances, rather than undermines, the quality and inclusivity of education.
In the first part of the book, the authors explain the concept of AI and what it is and what it can refer to. They aim to provide a clear and balanced view of the serious moral and ethical considerations in the use of AI, as well as an overview of the implications of and potential for AI in the ELT classroom.
In part two, they give examples of real and practical uses for AI in English teaching and learning, placing the emphasis on establishing ethical guidelines, codes of conduct and having principled reasons for the incorporation of AI into our teaching. Whether you are tech-savvy or not, this book offers step-by-step plans to help you confidently bring AI into your teaching practice, with no advanced technical knowledge required.
“AI in ELT stimulates reflection on many levels, especially if you discuss it with colleagues. The compendium of activities could form the foundation for a wholeschool AI action plan, especially at primary and secondary. AI in ELT is a unique hybrid of theoretical insights and practical tools that is worth your attention.” – Michele C. Guerrini, TESOL-SPAIN Reviews, October 2026
“[AI in ELT] will take a long time for you to read through it all as carefully as it deserves to be read, and it will take a long time for you to use all of the activities it suggests. For me, that’s the measure of a good resource book, and so this one I am more than happy to recommend.” – Christopher Walker, IH Journal (Issue 57, Sept 2026)
Action on Issues Series
The Action on Issues series aims to bring to the fore the important issues of the time in our field, to look in-depth and critically at these issues, as well as to equip our profession with practical tools and information to take ethical action in the classroom, and in the industry as a whole. Explore titles in the series here.
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