Language Schools Blend AI With Human Teaching

Dutch language school Taalthuis, now in its 20th year, is embracing AI tools while maintaining that human teachers remain irreplaceable in language learning. The school combines interactive group classes with digital learning platforms, arguing that speaking practice and classroom connection cannot be replicated by apps alone. Teachers at Taalthuis use AI to create materials and offer extra practice, but emphasize that structured guidance and emotional support drive real progress. Students echo this sentiment, noting that AI "talks like a robot" and lacks the personal connection that accelerates learning.