IIT-Madras invites students to access AI English learning platform to improve communication skills

To access the platform, students will have to fill in a Google doc form expressing their interest, which will help the Librarian to create an ID for the interested students.

IIT Madras is now providing an online AI-based English learning platform for its students, which will help students improve their communication skills.

IIT Madras‘ central library has subscribed to the online AI-based comprehensive English learning platform Lanquill, which is an online language lab. Through this, students can access more than 500 hours of learning with self-paced guides and multi-media content, which will help them improve their understanding of English grammar through their mother language.

Students at IIT Madras can now access an online AI-based English learning tool to help them become more proficient communicators. The central library at IIT Madras includes a subscription to Lanquill, an online language lab that uses artificial intelligence to provide a holistic English learning experience. With the use of self-paced tutorials and multi-media content, students may access over 500 hours of learning through this, improving their comprehension of English grammar in their own tongue.

“Everyone needs to be able to communicate in English, whether it be for general peer interaction, technical paper writing, quizzes, semester examinations, internship interviews, project reports, and placement interviews. For learners of all skill levels, the AI-inspired LANQUILL tool is appropriate. It facilitates the clear expression of ideas by pupils in both academic and professional settings. Additionally, a real-time speech analyzer may help you pronounce words correctly and enhance your accent. A grammar checker can also assist you in exploring several areas of your writing, such as sentence structure, sentence length, writing style, punctuation, voice, and much more, according to IIT Madras.

Those who are keen in undergoing formal certification, there are 7 level certifications which can be undergone in a self-paced manner:
— Grammar Assessment -Foundation level Topics
— Vocabulary Assessment – Higher Elementary level
— Listening Skill Assessment
— Reading Skill Assessment
— Speaking Skill Assessment
— Writing Skill Assessment
— Adaptive Assessments

To access the platform, IIT Madras students will have to fill in a Google doc form expressing their interest, which will help the Librarian to create an ID for the interested students. The link will be available at the official website of IIT Madras’ ‘BeHappy initiative’ — behappy.iitm.ac.in/communication-skills.html.

Students will view a “My language LAB dashboard” after registering and logging in, with elements related to grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and quizzes.