STORY
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How Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi leverages our AI chat-based learning solution to enhance French language learning
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Higher Education
IMPACT SECTOR
Chatbot Nora IA
SOLUTION
Sorbonne University
Abu Dhabi
PARTNER
UAE
LOCATION
Our partnership with Sorbonne Abu Dhabi—a prestigious institution recognized as “Best University in Humanities in the Middle East” by Forbes—addresses the unique needs of a diverse student body studying French intensively, many as non-native speakers.
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French Lab’s role: Customizing AI to enrich language learning
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​French Lab developed Nora AI as an expertly crafted solution tailored to Sorbonne Abu Dhabi’s French language program. Leveraging our expertise in AI and pedagogy, we designed Nora AI to support intensive language learning through an engaging, curriculum-aligned chatbot.
"We were seeking a digital tool that was adaptable to students’ mobile habits while also being pedagogically rigorous and aligned with our curriculum."
Dr. Angeliki Kordoni
Associate Professor - Education Coordinator
French as a Foreign Language Department
Dr. Théry Béord
Lecturer of FLE in charge of digital education
What is Nora AI?
Nora AI is a custom-built chatbot, integrated with Facebook Messenger and designed specifically for Sorbonne Abu Dhabi’s French language program. It allows students to review key content, engage in AI-driven exercises, and practice oral and written skills independently. Nora AI adapts to each student’s progression, providing guidance and flexibility that aligns with their unique learning paths.
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Why Nora AI is Impactful?
Nora AI serves as a versatile, on-demand resource that fits into students’ daily lives, making language practice accessible anytime, anywhere—whether students are commuting, studying at a café, or at home. French Lab’s integration of tracking capabilities enables Sorbonne Abu Dhabi to monitor student progress, providing instructors with insights to support learning before, during, and after class.
Through Nora AI, French Lab empowers Sorbonne Abu Dhabi to enhance student engagement, connect learners with French language and culture, and build valuable language skills that support professional mobility. This partnership brings the rigor and reach of Sorbonne’s programs directly into students’ hands, redefining what’s possible with mobile language learning.