AI and the Design of Interactive Language Learning Materials

As artificial intelligence increasingly weaves itself into the fabric of education, its role in the creation of language learning materials is both transformative and complex. This chapter explores how AI is redefining the design of interactive language learning content—not merely by automating tasks but by enabling new forms of engagement, adaptability, and learner-centered experiences. Drawing on current tools and case examples, it examines how AI can support teachers in crafting personalized, responsive materials that respond in real-time to student needs. Yet, with innovation comes a host of questions—about authorship, cultural relevance, ethical use, and pedagogical control. Rather than framing AI as a replacement, the chapter argues for a more nuanced, collaborative model: one where AI acts as a co-designer alongside educators, amplifying human creativity rather than mimicking it. Ultimately, it reflects on what it means to teach—and to learn—in a world where machines help shape the words we use to connect.