Free Resources
Educational materials and resources I have developed, freely available to the community.
LLM Textbook
Introduction to Large Language Models: Principles, Pitfalls, and Possibilities
A textbook for people who want to understand AI without coding
This textbook emerges from teaching experience in making large language models accessible to humanities and language students without technical backgrounds.
Version 0.1 — Released 26 January 2026
Important Disclaimers
- This is not an official peer-reviewed publication. It serves solely to support my teaching and is shared here in case it may be useful to others.
- This is the very first draft, which still requires serious editing and proofreading. Please take everything with a grain of salt.
- Kim Lacroix (Bureau de la Traduction) is currently assisting with the editing process.
- This textbook is version-controlled. I intend to continue updating and improving the document. Check back for new versions.
- If you find errors, unclear passages, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact me at ayla.rigouts.terryn@umontreal.ca with the subject line "LLM textbook".
Version History
- v0.1 (26/01/2026) — Initial draft release
Knowledge Clips: Generative AI & Language Technology
In collaboration with VAIA (Flemish AI Academy), I created five knowledge clips about generative AI and language technology. These videos provide accessible explanations of AI concepts for professional and educational contexts.
▶️ Watch on YouTube (in Dutch, with English subtitles)