Framework for A Foreign Language Teaching Software for Children Utilizing AR, Voicebots and ChatGPT (Large Language Models)

Abstract

The cognitive capabilities of children develop during the early years of their life. Research shows that learning a foreign language helps develop cognitive skills. Moreover, learning a foreign language has become essential and an increasing number of parents would like their kids to start learning a foreign language at an early age. However, engaging little kids with learning activities is challenging. In this study, we propose a framework for developing a language learning software tool utilizing Augmented Reality (AR), Voicebots, and ChatGPT (an AI utilizing the Large Language Model) technologies to provide a unique product for small kids to teach a foreign language. With AR and Voicebots, the product will grab attention, motivate and provide an entertaining learning environment. The capabilities of ChatGPT will be utilized to efficiently prepare the content for the software tool. We utilize the capabilities of ChatGPT to generate interactive dialogs that will be hosted at Google DialogFlow. We believe the framework and the design principles we propose in this study can be a blueprint for developing highly effective foreign language teaching software.