This poster presentation aims to explain how the transcription-translation platform TurboScribe is used in conjunction with the latest Chat GPT-4o AI model to help students practice for the speaking component of the IELTS test. The participants are first-year undergraduate students in the International Studies Department at a college of liberal arts in Western Japan. One year of study abroad is mandatory for these students, so they need to take the IELTS test to qualify for programs in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The students’ transcripts have been analyzed to check how they incorporated the advice received from the AI into their speaking practice. The students` perceptions and thoughts about using the AI, as well as the successes and challenges we encountered in our classroom instruction are discussed.
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Cristina Tat is an Assistant Professor in the Intercultural Studies Department at Doshisha Women's University. She has over 18 years' experience teaching in Japan. Her research interests include extensive reading, academic writing, materials development, and emergency remote teaching. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, baking pastries, and traveling the world.