Dr Elsa Petit Delivers Keynote on Generative AI in Language Teaching at LEAP Conference
On 25th June 2026, Dr Elsa Petit delivered a keynote plenary talk at this year’s Aberdeen Language Education, Acquisition and Policy (LEAP) Conference. Her paper was entitled: Generative AI in Language Teaching: From Disruption to Transformation A Reflective Perspective.
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This conference brought together scholars from across the UK & beyond to exchange ideas and shape conversations around language education, acquisition & policy.
This stimulating, collaborative & forward-looking conference explored a wide range of themes including AI-assisted language learning, creativity in the classroom, multilingualism, language policy, and the challenges facing language education today.
This stimulating, collaborative & forward-looking conference explored a wide range of themes including AI-assisted language learning, creativity in the classroom, multilingualism, language policy, and the challenges facing language education today.
Dr Petit said: "These conversations feel particularly timely as our sector navigates rapid technological, pedagogical & societal change. I was delighted to be able to share perspectives from my own practice, while also learning from the innovative research being carried out by PhD students working at the cutting edge of these developments."