This article explores the true cost of running whole class speaking assessments and the benefits of using a tool like Sanako Connect.

At Newcastle University, our MA in Translating and Interpreting stands out for its seamless integration of learning technologies both in the classroom and in students’ independent study. Few programmes embed digital tools as effectively as we do. A key part of our approach is using Sanako Connect to enhance students’ vocabulary and subject-specific terminology. By combining this platform with AI-assisted, corpus-based term generation, we challenge students’ encyclopaedic kno

Personal experience of using Sanako Connect as a digital tool to support more effective learning.