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2025/04/30
In our first Language Teaching Takeoff Webinar, we explored practical ways for educators and institutions to integrate AI meaningfully into lesson planning, based on real classroom needs rather than trends or automation that lacks educational value.
Elevating Language Teaching with AI: Key Takeaways from the First Language Teaching Takeoff Webinar
London, April 2025 – On April 17th, The Avallain Group hosted the first session of the new Language Teaching Takeoff Webinar Series, ‘Elevate Your Lesson Planning’.
Moderated by Giada Brisotto, Marketing Project Manager at Avallain, and led by Nik Peachey, educator, author and edtech consultant, the session focused on how the TeacherMatic Language Teaching Edition can help language educators streamline lesson planning processes while maintaining high pedagogical standards and student-centred learning.
AI as a Tool for Focused, Purposeful Support
Nik Peachey emphasised that the real value of AI in education lies in targeted, purposeful support, not blanket automation. The TeacherMatic Lesson Plan Generator is designed to help teachers:
- Create comprehensive, CEFR-aligned lesson plans quickly and efficiently.
- Follow a structured, step-by-step process, with clear skill selection and subscale options.
- Tailor lesson outputs to meet the needs of specific learners and learning contexts.
For Nik, rather than replacing teachers’ creativity, AI acts as a scaffold, reducing administrative workload and allowing educators to focus more on engagement and personalisation.
Streamlining Planning Without Compromising Pedagogy
One of the main insights from the session was the critical balance between efficiency and academic rigour. Nik demonstrated how TeacherMatic enables teachers to create fully structured lesson plans in just a few minutes, while still:
- Aligning outputs with CEFR standards.
- Ensuring that every plan remains adaptable and editable to meet individual class profiles.
- Supporting professional autonomy instead of imposing rigid templates.
The goal? To save time without sacrificing quality or best practices.
Building a Community Around Responsible AI Use
Beyond the tool itself, Nik highlighted the importance of cultivating a community of practice around AI integration. Participants were encouraged to:
- Approach AI with a critical, ethical mindset.
- Share experiences and strategies with peers to maximise the benefits of AI while safeguarding student needs.
- View responsible AI as a collective, evolving dialogue, consistent with the principles of Avallain Intelligence for ethical AI in education.
A Practical First Step Toward Smarter Teaching
The overarching message of the webinar was clear: meaningful AI integration doesn’t require massive disruption. By starting with targeted applications, such as streamlining lesson planning, educators can make small changes that lead to big impacts in their teaching practice and their learners’ experience.
What’s Next: From Rubrics to Results
The Language Teaching Takeoff Webinar Series continues on Thursday, 15 May, with the next session: From Rubrics to Results: How to Provide Impactful Feedback.
In this 30-minute webinar, participants will discover how to simplify feedback processes, save time and boost student learning experiences with the help of AI.
Save the date:
- Thursday, 15 May
- 12:00-12:30 BST | 13:00-13:30 CEST
Registration is free, but spaces are limited.
About Avallain
At Avallain, we are on a mission to reshape the future of education through technology. We create customisable digital education solutions that empower educators and engage learners around the world. With a focus on accessibility and user-centred design, powered by AI and cutting-edge technology, we strive to make education engaging, effective and inclusive.
Find out more at avallain.com
About TeacherMatic
TeacherMatic, a part of the Avallain Group since 2024, is a ready-to-go AI toolkit for teachers that saves hours of lesson preparation by using scores of AI generators to create flexible lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and more.
Find out more at teachermatic.com
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Daniel Seuling
VP Client Relations & Marketing
