Joseph Rene Corbeil (Dr.)
Uni. of Texas Rio Grande Valley
USA
Dr. Joseph Rene Corbeil, Professor of Educational Technology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, has over 40 years of experience in technology and distance education. He researches immersive learning, AI in education, and e-learning best practices. His award-winning work includes numerous honors for teaching, scholarship, and contributions to online learning innovation.
🟨 AI-DEBATE 1: Should We Rethink English Learning in the Age of AI?
26/07/2025 16:00 UTC
If AI can translate flawlessly and write across languages, do learners still need to study English? This session questions the very foundations of language education, inviting perspectives on identity, communication, and the shifting global role of English. Is English learning still a must—or is it evolving into something more meaningful than grammar and fluency?
Prompt:
If AI can translate and write fluently in any language, why should students still learn English?
Moderator: Mohamed Nabil