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EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 7 MIN

95. Why I'm wary of using AI in English teaching in Japan… and maybe you should be too

from The Free Talk Staffroom · host Patrick Sherriff

If we welcome AI wholeheartedly to take over our core functions as teachers, things are not going to end well for us self-employed English teachers in Japan. Maybe it’s time to embrace a more human hands-on approach? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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95. Why I'm wary of using AI in English teaching in Japan… and maybe you should be too

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