Is This Robot Teacher Grading You Fairly?

Send us a textEver wonder how AI-powered tools like SpeechRater are shaping the way we learn English? In this episode, we explore the impact of automated scoring on TOEFL preparation, diving deep into the research behind its positive and negative washback effects. From cohesive devices to the pressure of sounding perfect for the machine, we look at how students are adapting—and whether they're losing the essence of real communication in the process. Plus, we unpack why understanding how these...