Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day IMLD Celebration

Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day Celebration
Saturday, 21st February 2026

Speaker 2026 - Dr. Sabaah Abd Alhassan Sabit

Dr. Sabaah Abd Alhassan Sabit

Using the Predictive Mode in Smartphones for Writing: Bad Effects, Recommendations and Solutions

Dr. Sabit’s presentation explores the influence of smartphone predictive text on writing habits, language accuracy, and creative expression. She examines how predictive technology, while intended to assist users, can negatively affect spelling, grammar, and critical thinking, especially among learners of English as a foreign language. Drawing on her teaching experience and research, she discusses both the linguistic and psychological implications of relying on predictive text, offering practical recommendations and solutions to help writers use technology responsibly without diminishing their language proficiency. 

About Sabaah

Dr. Sabaah Abd Alhassan Sabit holds a PhD in English Language and has over twenty-three years of experience teaching English as a foreign language. She lectures in translation at Al-Qadissiyah University and serves with the Iraqi Ministry of Education. Beyond academia, she is an independent human rights activist dedicated to promoting education, equality, and cultural understanding through language. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to improving language education and empowering learners in Iraq and beyond.