We’re exploring ways to integrate AI into Flexi Classes to help students learn more effectively outside of class time. Could everyone share some ideas on how you use AI to help you in studying language outside of the class? Any feature you would like to suggest to have one Flexi Classes?
I use AI mostly for review and additional practice. I will upload the pdf of a lesson and ask AI to make flashcards for the vocabulary and additional practice for the grammar. I usually ask it to make fill in the blank, multiple choice and open ended writing questions. Also, after each Flexiclass review lesson, I upload the review pdf and ask AI to make a test for me on all the content. I would love Flexiclass to make quizzes and tests so I could asses my learning. I’ve tried using AI to have oral conversations, but I haven’t had much success. AI struggles to match my level when speaking. It often will start at my level, but as we converse, it increases the level until I’m no longer able to understand it. Maybe I just need a better prompt. 
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Thank you so much for this suggestion 
. Which AI do you use to support your learning? Chat GPT, Germini or any other AI tool?
I prefer Claude, but I also use Gemini. I use ChatGPT the least.
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I’ve posted on this before, so won’t go into detail, but I most often use Chat GPT to pop challenge me with translations to do, whether paragraphs or sentences. I also use SuperGrok and Claude, though I use Claude mostly for cowork/code. ChatGPT is very optimistic and self confident, so I often will ask all 3 for input on a work. You can ask them to provide grammar stats, what level (HSK for Chinese) the content is versus learner, and you can go through rounds of revision limiting its input for the first few rounds. I will often do my typing in Google translate as it doesn’t do a good enough job to write very well, but it lets you know quickly if you picked the wrong character.
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In general, I prefer Perplexity because it always provides links to the sources of the information. (Not related to the question: There is also an incognito mode; I don’t want the AI to always remember all my inputs.)
I use it to have my texts in foreign languages corrected and explained.
I ask for simple example sentences for vocabulary or grammar.
I ask for short dialogues or descriptions for specific situations.
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AI generated class summary: it would be a “cleaner” way to review a class than just an annotated pdf. It’s hard to remember what a teacher said about a topic 10 classes ago by just reading the pdf notes.
AI pronunciation coach: So we can practice after class.
AI quizzes/tests: Based on each class content.
Hope it helps! 
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We have AI pronunciation coach here so you can practice. https://flexiclasses.com/pronunciation-trainer/
To use this, please choose the level and topic you learned on Flexi Classes, then press the yellow button to speak.
Noted on the other 2 suggestions
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I often use AI outside of class to preview and review lesson texts, especially dialogues or difficult reading passages.
One app I like is Novli. I find it useful because:
- I can easily toggle pinyin on and off.
- I can highlight a word, phrase, sentence, or longer passage to start an AI chat about that specific text.
- The AI explanation responds within the context of the full sentence and passage, rather than just giving a dictionary-style definition.
The main limitation for me is that Novli does not have browser or desktop support, which would be better for uploading and studying longer texts.
For Flexi Classes, I think something similar could be very useful. Conceptually, I imagine something between Novli and NotebookLM: Novli-style text interaction for language study, combined with a NotebookLM-style source-grounded notebook based on Flexi lesson materials, teacher notes, and previous classes.
For example, Flexi could have an online study notebook for each student, preloaded with key dialogues, passages, vocabulary, and grammar points from each lesson. After class, annotated PDFs or teacher notes could also be added to make review easier.
The key point is that the AI should be grounded in the actual Flexi lesson materials, so its explanations and practice suggestions are based on the student’s lessons rather than just general language-learning advice.
One small caveat: personally, I use Flexi Classes because it is a convenient, effective, structured way to improve my spoken Chinese with the help of native speakers. I think AI could be a useful support tool if implemented thoughtfully, but it should support the core class experience rather than distract from it.
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Thank you for the suggestion . AI will be a supporting tool outside the classroom, mainly for previewing lessons and reviewing after class. During class, we still keep everything the same as it is.