AIED 2025 Tutorial:
NLP and Generative AI for Language Learning and Assessment

Zheng Yuan1, Mariano Felice2, Yunshi Lan3, Qiao Wang4
1University of Sheffield, UK, 2British Council, UK, 3East China Normal University, China, 4Hosei University, Japan

Date and Time: TBD
Location: Palermo, Italy
Slides may be subject to updates, and full paper lists will be up soon

About this Tutorial

This half-day tutorial explores the applications of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI in language learning and assessment. Led by experts with multi-disciplinary backgrounds, the session will take place at AIED 2025 and aligns with the conference theme of using AI to create inclusive, personalized, and ethical education.

The tutorial is structured into five main sections:

  1. Introduction to Educational NLP
  2. NLP applications in teaching and learning including tutoring systems and automatic item generation
  3. Assessment technologies such as grammatical error correction and automated writing evaluation
  4. Ethical considerations in educational AI
  5. Future directions in the field

A special emphasis will be placed on how Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming language education through personalized learning experiences and innovative assessment approaches.

Participants from diverse backgrounds—including AI researchers, educators, EdTech professionals, and graduate students—will gain practical insights into implementing NLP technologies in educational contexts. Through discussions, case studies, and demonstrations, attendees will learn how to leverage cutting-edge AI techniques to enhance learning experiences, create more equitable assessment systems, and address real-world challenges in language education. All tutorial materials will be made publicly available through the organizers' websites and GitHub repositories.

Schedule

Our tutorial schedule will be announced soon. Slides may be subject to updates.

Time Section Presenter
TBD Section 1: Introduction to Educational NLP TBD
TBD Section 2: NLP Applications in Teaching and Learning TBD
TBD Section 3: Assessment Technologies TBD
TBD Section 4: Ethical Considerations in Educational AI TBD
TBD Section 5: Future Directions TBD

BibTeX

@article{nlp-generative-ai-language-tutorial,
  author    = {Yuan, Zheng and Felice, Mariano and Lan, Yunshi and Wang, Qiao},
  title     = {NLP and Generative AI for Language Learning and Assessment: Synergies between Research and Practice},
  journal   = {AIED 2025},
  year      = {2025},
}