HONG KONG, 30 June 2026 – The Chinese Language Centre (CLC) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) successfully delivered two workshops themed “AI as a Tool for Language Learning” on 23 and 24 June 2026 at the International Summit on the Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026 (AIinLT 2026). The workshops received an enthusiastic response and drew a large audience of educators, reflecting the soaring industry demand and high anticipation for AI‑integrated language education.
The Summit was co-organised by the Education Bureau, the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), and the Department of English and Communication at PolyU. The theme of this year is “AI in Language Education: From Ideas to Implementation to Impact”. The Summit brought together language education experts, scholars, and frontline teachers worldwide to explore the latest applications and emerging trends in AI‑driven language learning and teaching. Beyond hosting the specialised workshops, CLC teaching staff also delivered featured presentations, sharing innovative pedagogical practices and forward‑looking insights on Chinese language education in the age of AI.
Rooted in PolyU’s “Education 4.0” strategic vision for AI-era educational transformation, the workshops were designed to align with the University’s forward‑looking curriculum development direction. In response to evolving educational needs, PolyU has launched a landmark curriculum reform, jointly developing the first compulsory undergraduate course of its kind in Hong Kong — “AI as a Tool for Language Learning (AITLL)” — in collaboration between the Chinese Language Centre and the English Language Centre at PolyU. This pioneering course will be officially launched for all incoming undergraduate students starting from this September.
Tailored specifically for frontline primary and secondary school teachers, the workshops were structured around the core framework of the University’s new AITLL course. The sessions translated advanced university-level pedagogical theories and practical case studies into adaptable, school-based teaching solutions, covering a comprehensive range of key topics including gamified teaching strategies, AI literacy, AI-assisted project-based language learning, AI-assisted lesson design and text analysis, as well as multimodal language learning approaches. Participants experienced first‑hand how AI can revolutionise traditional language teaching paradigms, enhance student motivation, and improve learning outcomes. The workshops were conducted by CLC Director Professor Gao Xiaoping and the AITLL teaching team, who engaged in in‑depth exchanges with attending educators and shared real‑world experiences.
Moving forward, the Chinese Language Centre at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will continue to prioritise educational innovation, advance the deep integration of AI and language education, expand the possibilities of smart pedagogy, and inject new vigour into the future development of Chinese language education in Hong Kong and beyond.
Media Enquiries:
Chinese Language Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Tel: (852) 2766 7469 / (852) 2766 7924
Email: clc.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk
