IntEx Lab Research Partners Present Research Paper on AI Learning Support Tools and English Proficiency Improvement
Research partners of IntEx Lab, operated by HelloWorld, presented a research paper at the Language Education Expo 2026 on the effectiveness of AI-assisted tools on English learning outcomes.
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IntEx Lab (International Exchange Laboratory, *), which conducts research and study activities for the social implementation of diversity at the non-profit general incorporated association HelloWorld (Location: Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture; Representative Directors: Hikaru Nonaka, Keisuke Tomita), announced that its research partners, Miyuki Takahashi and Kunio Kinjo, have presented a research paper titled "The Effects of the Amount of Practice in Reading Aloud and Interaction Activities Using AI Support Tools on English Learning Outcomes" at the "Language Education Expo 2026".
* "IntEx" is a general term for International Exchange / International Experience. It is a concept that holistically captures activities where people engage in international exchange for the purpose of multicultural understanding, whether in-person or online. "IntEx" is a registered trademark of HelloWorld Inc., a collaborative partner.
Presentation Overview
Paper Title: The Effects of the Amount of Practice in Reading Aloud and Interaction Activities Using AI Support Tools on English Learning Outcomes - Verification of Quantity Effects, Interaction Effects, and Interactive Effects -
Conference: Language Education Expo 2026 (https://www.jactfl.or.jp/?p=5228)
Oral Presentation Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
* The proceedings containing the paper, "Language Education Expo 2026 Proceedings +", are scheduled to be published on the academic society's website in April 2026.
Background of the Research
In recent years, English education in Japanese junior high schools has placed greater emphasis than ever before on the development of speaking skills, represented by "speaking" and "interaction". Although the development of learning environments utilizing ICT and AI is progressing in conjunction with the revision of the Course of Study, class time is limited, and it remains difficult for each student to practice speaking in sufficient quantities. Under these circumstances, building a system to supplement students' learning opportunities outside of class and support personalized learning has become an urgent issue.
To solve this problem, IntEx Lab is working on developing effective usage methods and verifying the effectiveness of AI support tools. A previous study using the AI English learning app "WorldClassroom" provided by HelloWorld Inc., which collaborates with IntEx Lab, showed that AI support tools can have educational effects in junior high school students' English learning and can support students' autonomous learning.
Based on this, the present study was conducted using data from "WorldClassroom" in order to clarify what specific results securing "quality and quantity of practice" using AI brings to the improvement of junior high school students' English proficiency, based on second language acquisition theory.
Both the previous study and this study are based on statistical data provided by HelloWorld Inc. from which individuals cannot be identified.
* "IntEx" is a general term for International Exchange / International Experience. It is a concept that holistically captures activities where people engage in international exchange for the purpose of multicultural understanding, whether in-person or online. "IntEx" is a registered trademark of HelloWorld Inc., a collaborative partner.
Presentation Overview
Paper Title: The Effects of the Amount of Practice in Reading Aloud and Interaction Activities Using AI Support Tools on English Learning Outcomes - Verification of Quantity Effects, Interaction Effects, and Interactive Effects -
Conference: Language Education Expo 2026 (https://www.jactfl.or.jp/?p=5228)
Oral Presentation Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
* The proceedings containing the paper, "Language Education Expo 2026 Proceedings +", are scheduled to be published on the academic society's website in April 2026.
Background of the Research
In recent years, English education in Japanese junior high schools has placed greater emphasis than ever before on the development of speaking skills, represented by "speaking" and "interaction". Although the development of learning environments utilizing ICT and AI is progressing in conjunction with the revision of the Course of Study, class time is limited, and it remains difficult for each student to practice speaking in sufficient quantities. Under these circumstances, building a system to supplement students' learning opportunities outside of class and support personalized learning has become an urgent issue.
To solve this problem, IntEx Lab is working on developing effective usage methods and verifying the effectiveness of AI support tools. A previous study using the AI English learning app "WorldClassroom" provided by HelloWorld Inc., which collaborates with IntEx Lab, showed that AI support tools can have educational effects in junior high school students' English learning and can support students' autonomous learning.
Based on this, the present study was conducted using data from "WorldClassroom" in order to clarify what specific results securing "quality and quantity of practice" using AI brings to the improvement of junior high school students' English proficiency, based on second language acquisition theory.
Both the previous study and this study are based on statistical data provided by HelloWorld Inc. from which individuals cannot be identified.