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  During one of our regular ping pong sessions, a friend shared his thoughts on how AI is changing the way people learn English. It was not a formal discussion—just a casual chat between games—but what he said stayed with me. I felt it was worth sharing, especially for readers of AI123.ca who are exploring AI as a learning companion. Here is his perspective: Guest Contribution: A Ping Pong Friend Yes, that’s largely true—and there are some clear reasons why AI can be especially helpful for both young learners and older beginners learning English as a second language (ESL). For young learners, AI tools can make learning feel more like play than study. Interactive apps, voice assistants, and chatbots allow kids to practice vocabulary, pronunciation, and simple conversations in a low-pressure environment. Unlike a classroom, they can repeat things as many times as they want without feeling embarrassed. Tools like Duolingo or ABCmouse use games, visuals, and rewards to keep engagement...

Yesterday, my daughter came to visit us. During our conversation, she mentioned something that caught my attention. She told Julie that she had started using ChatGPT to help our granddaughter, Haily, improve her writing. Haily enjoys writing very much. She has many ideas and likes to express herself freely. However, like many children, she struggles with spelling. Instead of correcting her again and again in the traditional way, my daughter decided to try something different—she turned to AI for help. Hearing this made me pause and think. In our family, across three generations, we are now all using AI in different ways. Listening to this reminded me of something I learned when I was young: the most important thing in writing is simply to start. Just write. Along the way, there will be problems with grammar, spelling, and technique—but through the process, the writing gradually finds its way. Consistent writing, more than anything else, is the key to improvement. Today, with the help o...