@article{ART003328572},
author={Minjun PARK},
title={LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts},
journal={Journal of Chinese Language and Literature},
issn={1225-083X},
year={2026},
number={101},
pages={439-463},
doi={10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.439}
TY - JOUR
AU - Minjun PARK
TI - LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts
JO - Journal of Chinese Language and Literature
PY - 2026
VL - null
IS - 101
PB - Chinese Literary Society Of Yeong Nam
SP - 439
EP - 463
SN - 1225-083X
AB - This study explores a methodology for converting Chinese social media texts into educational materials using Large Language Models (LLMs) and proposes an interactive platform called ChineseRealTalk. In Chinese language education, there has been a persistent gap between the language presented in textbooks and the authentic everyday language used by native speakers on social media platforms. Despite the pedagogical value of social media texts that reflect the linguistic sensibilities of contemporary learners, incorporating such materials into the classroom remains challenging, as manually adapting them to match learners’ proficiency levels and preparing customized learning texts require considerable time and effort.
To address this issue, this study developed ChineseRealTalk by leveraging the contextual understanding and text generation capabilities of LLMs. The platform offers three core functions: Level-based Text Converter, which rewrites original texts according to HSK levels; Neologism and Difficult Expression Annotator, which provides pinyin and example sentences for unfamiliar expressions; and Comprehension Check Question Generator, which automatically produces multiple-choice quizzes and discussion topics.
While the platform significantly reduces teachers' preparation time, the study also identifies several limitations, including LLM hallucinations, the loss of cultural context, and delays in reflecting the latest linguistic trends due to knowledge cutoff. Ultimately, LLMs function most effectively as draft generators for instructional materials. However, their effective use depends on teachers’ active curatorial competence, including the critical evaluation of generated outputs and the careful design of prompts.
KW - Large Language Model (LLM);Social Media Text;Internet Slang;Chinese Language Education;Customized Text;ChineseRealTalk
DO - 10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.439
ER -
Minjun PARK. (2026). LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts. Journal of Chinese Language and Literature, 101, 439-463.
Minjun PARK. 2026, "LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts", Journal of Chinese Language and Literature, no.101, pp.439-463. Available from: doi:10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.439
Minjun PARK "LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts" Journal of Chinese Language and Literature 101 pp.439-463 (2026) : 439.
Minjun PARK. LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts. 2026; 101 : 439-463. Available from: doi:10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.439
Minjun PARK. "LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts" Journal of Chinese Language and Literature no.101(2026) : 439-463.doi: 10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.439
Minjun PARK. LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts. Journal of Chinese Language and Literature, 101, 439-463. doi: 10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.439
Minjun PARK. LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts. Journal of Chinese Language and Literature. 2026; 101 439-463. doi: 10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.439
Minjun PARK. LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts. 2026; 101 : 439-463. Available from: doi:10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.439
Minjun PARK. "LLMs for Living Chinese Teaching Materials: A Pedagogical Transformation of Social Media Texts" Journal of Chinese Language and Literature no.101(2026) : 439-463.doi: 10.15792/clsyn..101.202604.439
