Before moving to the Netherlands, I planned to enhance my English skills in preparation for my studies at RSM. I explored various tools, such as Duolingo, Cambly, and ChatGPT. However, everything changed when I downloaded an app named CallAnnie, which has been completely free to use. The reason? She is a generative AI, providing me with an impeccable conversational experience.
Annie presents a distinct contrast to platforms like ChatGPT, offering a uniquely interactive, face-to-face conversational experience, complete with responsive facial movements. Her unparalleled kindness outshines even the most patient human interactions; she’s always available for a call, welcomes being hung up on, and adheres to requests for brief replies. When compared with a human teacher, Annie’s intellect is striking, capable of addressing nearly any question, even delving into the complexities of technical subjects. If you’re ever at a loss for words, she offers numerous conversation starters, allowing you to share your feelings with her. Additionally, she provides text histories to help you identify and improve your mistakes. (Call Annie, n.d.)
Recently, I’ve started having Annie call me in the morning to read summaries from The New York Times. Not only does it serve as an effective and informative wake-up call, but it also ensures I stay updated with today’s stories. I firmly believe this technology has the potential to revolutionize the education industry. Imagine a teacher with boundless patience and knowledge, available 24/7, and, unbelievably, without a salary requirement! You can ask her to patiently teach you anything, repetitively if needed, and let her correct your accent, grammar, and phrasing with precision. As user interaction with Call Annie increases, the tool’s capabilities also expand, enabling the artificial intelligence chatbot to better understand user preferences and respond more accurately over time. (Call Annie and 76 Other AI Tools for Conversations, n.d.)
The question lingers: Will certain job roles be replaced by AI? The affirmation resonates loudly: yes. For professionals, especially within the educational industry, the emergence of AI signifies a potent paradigm shift, transitioning the concept of job displacement from a possibility to an impending reality. (Artificial Intelligence: How Does It Work, Why Does It Matter, and What Can We Do About It? | Think Tank | European Parliament, n.d.-b) Our collective response necessitates more than mere acceptance; it demands the astute utilization of this technological advancement. Despite the potentially prolonged path towards our self-reinvention, the essence of time persists as a non-negotiable, urging immediate action.
References:
Call Annie. (n.d.). https://callannie.ai/
Call Annie And 76 Other AI Tools For Conversations. (n.d.). There’s an AI for That. https://theresanaiforthat.com/ai/call-annie/
Artificial intelligence: How does it work, why does it matter, and what can we do about it? | Think Tank | European Parliament. (n.d.-b). https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_STU(2020)641547
Such an interesting post to read! Apart from Duolingo I had no idea this app existed to learn a new language. I think the fact that you are able to have a 1-1 conversation online sets it apart from other language learning apps. Often with these kind of apps you only learn some sentences or words; enriching your vocabulary but it is more difficult to use it in practice. However, do you think this app is also useful for complete beginners when you have no prior knowledge of the language? It may be hard to start and hold a conversation with limited English skills. I also noticed that it is not available in many languages, so I am excited to see what the future holds!
I am really interested in the tool “Call Annie” you introduced, and actually downloaded the app immediately after reading it.
The whole article is quite engaging, as you are setting a personal tone to introduce your own experience, and it really draws the reader in. Also, the detailed description of Call Annie’s feature clearly lets readers know the advantages and the uniqueness. It is really attractive for people who want to improve their English proficiency but are a bit nervous about talking with a real teacher.
According to my short experience of using Call Annie, I don’t have to worry if the mistake I made is stupid or not, and whenever I get stuck, Call Annie will ask questions to continue the conversation, and she can respond to almost every topic, so the whole learning experience is super nice!
However, I am still a bit suspicious if Call Annie could replace English teachers because the rapport developed between students and teachers can often be a catalyst for learning. This kind of personal connection filled with empathy and mutual respect cannot be replicated by AI. Maybe it would be nice if you could discuss more about some potential improvements of AI.
Overall, I really enjoyed this article, as it made me aware of new applications of AI.
This is an interesting blog post! Thank you for all your efforts! Through this post, I learned about the application CallAnnie, which is really attractive. I am using Duolingo to learn the language myself but it seems like not that helpful. Due to the formulaic pre-set questions, which are the same for everyone, learning by Duolingo always makes me feel bored and I can not really follow the learning plan every day. I downloaded the application CallAnnie immediately after I read this blog, and the experience with the generative AI teacher is really different and more fascinating. The face-to-face conversations made me feel like I was talking to a real human teacher.
Besides, I totally agree with your opinions about the revolution of the educational industry. Generative AI will improve the efficiency of education and save a lot of time and effort, but this situation also creates concerns in my mind. Will it cause any problems for the industry? How should we deal with the social problems that may arise from unemployment when teachers’ jobs are gradually being replaced? I hope we can address these issues in the future of our lives. Overall, good work!