28 June 2026
Kobe Co-creation, Sannomiya
Asia/Tokyo timezone

AI Images and Music for EFL Speaking

28 Jun 2026, 15:20
20m
Room A+B (Kobe Co-creation, Sannomiya)

Room A+B

Kobe Co-creation, Sannomiya

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Michelle Nemoto

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This presentation demonstrates a practical speaking activity using AI-generated images and music in Japanese university EFL classes. Using themes from Science Talk Unit 2, students discuss futuristic technologies such as drones, vertical farming, and environmental monitoring through pair and group speaking activities. Students respond to AI-generated visual prompts by making predictions, discussing problems, and answering questions using scaffolded discussion support. Short music clips are used to increase emotional engagement and student readiness to communicate, particularly in lower-energy classes. The activity encourages spontaneous speaking, creativity, participation, and reduced dependence on memorized scripts while remaining adaptable for both lower-level and higher-level learners.

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