Meet Jenny: Your new AI Tutor

Have you ever felt lost trying to learn English independently, wondering where to start or how to solve those pesky doubts that arise?  

Imagine being in the middle of a sentence and not knowing which word to use, or needing a quick explanation and having no one around to help. It can be quite frustrating, right?

Not for our Open English students!

With Jenny, our new super-smart AI tutor from Open English, our students have the best study partner and can promptly clear their English doubts! 

At Open English , we understand the importance of quick and efficient support without losing the human touch, which makes all the difference in learning English. 

That’s why we combine the excellence of our native teachers with the best of artificial intelligence to bring the best of both worlds to our students.

 

Meet Jenny! 

Jenny is like that geeky friend who knows everything and always has the right answer to your doubts! 

Need to know the correct pronunciation of a word? Jenny will help you! Want to practice for a job interview in English? Jenny is ready to simulate this conversation. 

She is here to support you every step of the way, making your English learning experience fun and personalized.

 

 

The Challenge 

Integrating AI into Open English’s core product was an exciting challenge, and the solution was brilliant: Jenny! A native teacher sent straight from California to help our students master English! 

Combining artificial intelligence with human-centered learning, we created a hybrid approach that unites the best of both worlds. 

Jenny adds an efficient, interactive, and personalized way to receive guidance on your learning journey.

 

Why is Jenny amazing? 

Jenny arrived to make your English learning journey simpler and more motivating. Check out how she can help you learn English faster and easier:

• Immersive and Personalized Learning Experience: Artificial intelligence makes learning English more interactive, personalized, and engaging.
• Incredible Learning Results: Jenny can provide precise real-time feedback, and you can easily track your progress.
• Maximum Efficiency in Studying English: All your questions are answered in one place, quickly and accurately.

 

How can Jenny help you?

Jenny will be your virtual tutor and will always be available on the homepage of the Open English platform. To interact with her, you can type or record your questions in audio format, and Jenny will understand and respond in real time. Isn’t that amazing? Check out what Jenny can do:

• Answer Questions: Have a grammar question? Not sure which preposition to use? Ask Jenny! She can explain everything from what a verb is to how to use «their» versus «there.»
• Roleplay Scenarios: Want to practice English in real-life situations or train for a job interview? Jenny will help you! She can simulate different scenarios with you based on your English level. Choose a scenario, have a conversation with Jenny, and receive feedback.
  Scenario Examples:
  • You are the store manager’s assistant. I am your customer. Sell me an expensive kitchenware item.
  • You are a customer. I am the hotel receptionist. You need to check-in.
  • You are at home and talking to me on the phone. I am your friend. Make plans with me to go out for dinner.
  • You are in a job interview in English for your dream job. Act as the recruiter and ask challenging questions to me.
• Platform Questions: Need help navigating the Open English platform? Jenny can answer common questions, like how to join a live class or find out when classes are scheduled.

 

 

Extra Features 🛠️

 Think it’s over? As a super-smart virtual tutor, Jenny promises to lend a hand in various other tasks:

• Instant Translations: Jenny can quickly translate words and texts into your native language. This way, you won’t get stuck.
• Text-to-Speech: Jenny reads all your answers out loud to reinforce listening practice. Awesome! This way, you learn to pronounce each word correctly.
• Targeted Suggestions: Stuck on what to say next? Jenny offers suggestions for your conversation to flow smoothly!
• Personalized Feedback: To make your learning experience even better, you can rate Jenny’s responses, helping to make the experience even more personalized.

 

The Technology Behind Jenny

But what’s the secret to creating such an interactive and useful experience for our students? The answer lies in the technology used and, of course, the expertise of our team! Jenny is powered by a combination of cutting-edge tools, the latest in AI.

When you ask a question, it is processed by Chat GPT-3.5 turbo to understand the category and provide a relevant response. Whether practicing scenarios, understanding grammar concepts, or navigating the Open English platform, Jenny is prepared to give a useful and objective answer to your questions.

Additionally, she uses OpenAI’s Whisper model for voice processing and Microsoft Azure to read responses aloud. This makes it easier to get quick answers when you only have time to record an audio.

 

The Future of Jenny

Just like our online English course students, Jenny is constantly learning and will soon become even more powerful. Soon, she will be able to help you with lessons, and platform activities, and provide context to make everything simpler when you’re stuck on a subject.

In the long run, she will be prepared to handle more complex questions, celebrate your learning achievements, and guide you through your English learning journey, offering personalized suggestions and notifications. Isn’t that amazing?

 

Conclusion

Did you enjoy getting to know a little bit about the newest member of Open English?

Jenny has already shown her purpose: to make our students’ English learning even more incredible!

She is the perfect complement to your English course, combining the expertise of our native teachers with the best in artificial intelligence. 

So, what are you waiting for to get to know her? 

Fill out the form next to it and embark on this exciting learning journey with Jenny by your side and see how it’s possible to accelerate your English learning 

 

Written by the Product Team @ Open English

Arshan Vakil — VP AI & Mobile Strategy at Open English

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