This chatbot is designed for English learners who can read and write confidently but want more practice using natural language in everyday conversations. Learners choose a topic that matters to them — such as talking with a co-worker, ordering at a restaurant or asking for directions — then decide whether they or the virtual teacher should open the exchange.
The conversation is structured to encourage fuller responses rather than one-word answers. When a reply is unclear, overly brief or pragmatically unsuitable, the chatbot offers a friendly prompt or suggested direction. Each session runs for at least ten dialogue turns and ends with a short summary of strengths and areas to work on, giving learners a manageable way to reflect before they try another theme.
How a practice conversation unfolds
- Conversation themes chosen by the learner
- Choice of learner-led or teacher-led opening
- At least ten dialogue turns in each practice session
- Prompts that encourage fuller, more natural replies
- A short end-of-session summary of strengths and next steps
Testing and refinement
The report describes a completed chatbot that provides interactive conversation practice and feedback. It notes inconsistent response formatting and limited prompt variety as areas for further refinement.