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Foreign language tutoring in oral conversations using spoken dialog systems SCIE SCOPUS

Title
Foreign language tutoring in oral conversations using spoken dialog systems
Authors
Sungjin LeHyungjong NohJonghoon LeeKyusong LeeLee, GG
Date Issued
2012-05
Publisher
IEICE
Abstract
Although there have been enormous investments into English education all around the world, not many differences have been made to change the English instruction style. Considering the shortcomings for the current teaching-learning methodology, we have been investigating advanced computer-assisted language learning (CALL) systems. This paper aims at summarizing a set of POSTECH approaches including theories, technologies, systems, and field studies and providing relevant pointers. On top of the state-of-the-art technologies of spoken dialog system, a variety of adaptations have been applied to overcome some problems caused by numerous errors and variations naturally produced by non-native speakers. Furthermore, a number of methods have been developed for generating educational feedback that help learners develop to be proficient. Integrating these efforts resulted in intelligent educational robots - Mero and Engkey - and virtual 3D language learning games, Pomy. To verify the effects of our approaches on students' communicative abilities, we have conducted a field study at an elementary school in Korea. The results showed that our CALL approaches can be enjoyable and fruitful activities for students. Although the results of this study bring us a step closer to understanding computer-based education, more studies are needed to consolidate the findings.
URI
https://oasis.postech.ac.kr/handle/2014.oak/10397
DOI
10.1587/transinf.E95.D.1216
ISSN
0916-8532
Article Type
Article
Citation
IEICE TRANSACTIONS ON INFORMATION AND SYSTEMS, vol. E95-D, no. 5, page. 1216 - 1228, 2012-05
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