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Dr Kedi Simpson

@kedisimpson.bsky.social

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Teaches French German Spanish in that order. New head of dept. Just finished PhD in language education. Likes cats, chickens, dahlias. Rhymes with lady.

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Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · 28d

😅 I really don't think we could train AI in this interlanguage. Wary of putting it on here nonetheless in case it can work it out!

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · 28d

It would say: mon ecole est grand et je j'aime mon maths prof parce que amusant. Je joue le foot avec mes amis dans le parc. La cantine est OK mais je n'aime pas le fromage. J'ai 2 sciences classes on lundis, c'est un peu difficile.

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Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · 29d

These are definitely not typical errors!

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · 29d

I was very pleased to see a trans pride flag on one of the overpasses on the A40 on the way to Witney this morning!

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · 29d

It's a very good thought! Could boost metacognition too if you asked them to then add a few sentences about what they learned from the AI feedback.

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Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Us too, in the context of safeguarding.

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 29

We have a Labour MP for the first time in this constituency since 1920 or something. First time since moving to Oxon in 2002 that my vote has counted. I feel so disillusioned.

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 29

I am both aghast and utterly at a loss as to what is going on. How can this be the same person who was soo good?!

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 29

Bonne courage.

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 29

Well if you get out and walk home and leave your car in the middle of the lane... I expect what they'd do is Have An Enurism.

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 29

I was vicariously hoping you were live-posting from the traffic jam.

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 29

I feel like we might be going to get a running commentary now. I am here for it.

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 15

In fact, connecting with your thought about 'native' speakers and exams, that's one that would detect them!

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 15

Even worse!

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 15

I'm also now reminded of 'je vais au marché vendredi: ça te dit?' Question: what day do they go to the market. Definitely a trap.

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Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

Go to the library and get Michel Thomas French. It's on audible these days but expensive. If you have a cd player still, much better. Most public libraries have it. Excellent stuff.

Tho.as

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

I actually think that the question writers don't pilot these questions so you never quite know until you see what the kids write! Could I use these examples?

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

What do you think was going through the mind of the Toast Child?

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Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

Here's a fun snippet I just wrote. Students translating audio input DO NOT come up with the same thing as they would if they were translating written input.

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Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

Oooo. Excited to see this! Will listen v soon.

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Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

And school pupils!

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

Working on the book with the best view in the world. Treating myself to the funnest chapter: I say bouteille d'eau they hear potato (but I won't call the whole thing off).

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Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

My lot did well! And we got a positive residual for French.

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

Ah sorry I forgot it was into TL not into English. Hope your students are happy today nonetheless.

Dr Kedi Simpson @kedisimpson.bsky.social · Aug 14

Did it allow boys will be boys?