1st Edition

Technology and Language Learning Effective Podcasting and Video-Based Language Teaching Practices in the Age of Generative AI

By Eric Friginal, Wing Yee Jenifer Ho Copyright 2026
226 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

226 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

226 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Technology and Language Learning: Effective Podcasting and Video-Based Language Teaching Practices in the Age of Generative AI provides English language teachers with a practical guide to integrating podcasting, video-based materials, and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies into their classrooms. Focused on ESL/EFL and ELT, the book demonstrates how these tools enhance engagement,... Read more

Part A: Audio and Video-Based Materials in Language Teaching and Learning. 
A1 Introduction to Audio and Video-Based Materials in Language Teaching and Learning. 
A2 Emerging Technologies and AI in Language Teaching. 
Part B: Podcasts in Language Education. 
B1 The Evolution of Podcasting in Education. 
B2 Using Podcasts for Language Teaching and Learning. 
B3 A Practical Guide to Podcasting for Teachers and Students. 
B4 How Generative AI is Transforming Podcasting. 
B5 Evaluating Podcast Quality: Key Characteristics and Criteria. 
Part C: Videos in Language Education. 
C1 The Transformative Power of Videos. 
C2 Integrating Video Technology in Language Teaching and Learning. 
C3 A Practical Guide to Creating Video-Based Materials. 
C4 Assessment for Student-Created Videos.

Biography

Eric Friginal is Professor and Head of the Department of English and Communication at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He specializes in applied corpus linguistics, technology-enhanced language teaching, and the analysis of spoken professional discourse in the workplace.

Wing Yee Jenifer Ho is Associate Professor in the Department of English and Communication at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her research interest lies in language teaching and intercultural communication in digitally mediated professional and educational contexts, with a specific focus on video-based communication.