The DALAI‑FIN Research Project aims to revolutionize and democratize second‑language teaching and learning for adult immigrants. DALAI-FIN develops a state‑of‑the‑art, AI‑assisted language‑learning ecosystem, in collaboration with Finnish and Swedish learners and teachers.
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Mastering a language is gaining the ability to participate, connect, and belong. The tools we develop at DALAI-FIN help L2-learners strengthen their language skills through personalized, AI-powered learning paths, so they can engage confidently in work, everyday life, and civic conversations.
Our ecosystem supports written and spoken language training, enabling learners to develop real-world communication skills through AI-assisted practice.
Create unlimited exercises based on your authentic materials, interests and needs — and practice any time, anywhere — with accurate, personalized feedback that adapts to your needs.
Our tools help teachers supplement course materials, track learner progress, and focus on what matters most: face-to-face teaching. The tools do not aim to replace teachers — they aim to support them.
Funded by Strategic Research Council Finland (SRC), DALAI-FIN is a multidisciplinary
research project belonging to the SKILLS Research Programme.
The SRC funds scientific research of major societal relevance and impact, striving for concrete solutions to complex challenges.
SRC operates under the Research Council of Finland.
Read the funding decision (research.fi) ↗
Dalai-FIN started the codevelopment of the Finnish L2 AI Assistant Ecosystem by ordering a qualitative study on the views of Finnish L2 teachers regarding AI and its use in language...
Event May 28, 2026 Read more →
This event is held in Finnish and in Swedish. See details below:
Event Mar 11, 2026 Read more →
The 360° media interviewed Riikka Möttönen and Roman Yangarber on the DALAI-FIN project.
News Feb 3, 2026 Read more →
University of Helsinki lists DALAI-FIN and other UH-related project consortia which received funding under the SKILLS programme.
News Sep 15, 2025 Read more →