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Description
Reading aloud is a foundational skill that supports pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension, particularly in the context of standardized assessments such as the Pearson Test of English (PTE). Based on Automaticity Theory (LaBerge & Samuels, 1974), this session introduces Reading Coach, Microsoft's AI-powered tool, as a practical means to enhance students’ oral reading performance.
Reading Coach provides immediate, individualized feedback on pronunciation and fluency, along with personalized word lists for repeated practice. These features foster self-monitoring, learner autonomy, and align closely with Assessment for Learning principles.
The session will demonstrate how Reading Coach can be integrated into lessons targeting oral fluency in both general English and test preparation contexts. Practical classroom examples and lesson applications will be shared, illustrating how AI feedback can reduce teacher workload and offer learners meaningful, data-driven reports. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with hands-on strategies for using Reading Coach to support learners’ oral fluency development in both test preparation and general English contexts.
Biography
Ms. Ngo Thanh Tam is a lecturer at FPT Polytechnic College in Hanoi. She holds a CELTA teaching certificate, and a BA in English. She is a co-founder and coordinator of the Community of English Practice (CEP), where she enthusiastically organizes professional development workshops for teachers across Vietnam. Additionally, she has presented at various teaching conferences including VietTESOL, CamTESOL, EOP and LaoTESOL. Her professional interests include teacher professional development and the integration of ICT/AI in Teaching.
