This transferable approach, designed for a French 3 language unit, aimed to provide students with regular writing practice and personalized feedback on demand regarding grammatical accuracy, syntax, and vocabulary use. The three-step process was used weekly throughout the semester and in the final oral summative assessment task. In Step 1 (in class), students wrote on a Padlet for 15 minutes without using generative AI or neural machine translators. In Step 2 (after class), students pasted their text into Cogniti, asking the agent to correct and explain errors. In Step 3, students pasted the Cogniti version back into Padlet and reflected on their errors and Cogniti’s suggestions. Tutors checked and discussed AI outputs in class. Students found the process constructive and learned to recognize AI pitfalls. The formative writing activities counted towards participation grades, and content was transferable to the final oral summative task, maintaining engagement through regular, instantaneous AI feedback.
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