Scenarios for the Future of Language Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence | UNIC Webinar

The Department of Languages and Literature of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Nicosia successfully hosted the webinar “Scenarios for the Future of Language Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” on 8 June 2026. Organised by the Distance Learning Master’s in TESOL programme, the webinar explored the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on language education and examined possible future developments through the lens of multiple futures frameworks. The webinar was delivered by Dr Georgios P. Georgiou, Assistant Professor of Linguistics and Associate Head of the Department of Languages and Literature at the University of Nicosia. During his presentation, Dr Georgiou discussed five key areas expected to shape the future of language education: • Automation of educational processes • Expansion of self-paced learning environments • Potential replacement of certain human functions by AI-powered technologies • Implications of AI for language teaching employment • The evolving role of pronunciation teaching and learning The event attracted more than 100 participants, including educators, researchers, students, and language professionals from Cyprus and abroad. Participants engaged actively in the discussion, raising important questions about the opportunities and challenges associated with AI integration in educational settings. For more information about the University of Nicosia, visit: https://www.unic.ac.cy/