Enseñar inglés para principiantes a personas adultas mayores de 50 años con el aporte de la inteligencia artificial 2026
Abstract
Teaching English to people over 50 presents specific pedagogical challenges that require different approaches focused on experience, motivation, and respect for individual learning rhythms. As we age, cognitive acquisition slows down unless the mind remains active and engaged. This article highlights key aspects of teaching English to older adults who are complete beginners and have never been exposed to the language. It also explores the potential of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) as supportive tools, applied with ethics, humanism, and inclusivity. The conclusion emphasizes that integrating innovative and active teaching methodologies with AI can significantly enrich English learning for this age group, provided that teachers act as mediators and students remain at the center of the process.
Fields of Study & Subjects
English Language Learning and Teaching
EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Revista Académica Institucional
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 240–245
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Language
- EN