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L2tutor: A Mixed-Initiative Dialogue System for Improving Fluency.
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Price, Charlotte; Bunt, Andrea; McCalla, Gordon – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1999
Introduces a computer-assisted language-learning system called L2tutor that is designed to provide an immersion experience to travelers before they leave on a trip to a country where a different language is spoken. The learner takes part in a fully mixed-initiative dialog with the system to gain fluency and hone vocabulary and grammatical skills.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Dialogs (Language), Error Patterns
Piloting and the Creation of a CALL Centre: The Case of the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
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Peterson, Mark – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1999
Recent interest in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) has been accompanied by an expansion in the demand for CALL centers. The planning and creation of these facilities present educators and administrators with a unique set of challenges. This article highlights these factors and illustrates how a CALL center can be successfully…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers, Computer Software, Feedback
Integrated Call Design: "Crescendo in Italia," a Language Teaching Package for Intermediate Italian Learners.
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Brussino, Gabriella; Luciano, Bernadette; Gunn, Cathy – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1999
Presents the theoretical principles, integration, and final evaluation of a multimedia program tailored for an intermediate Italian language course. The program, designed as a metaphorical journey, contextualizes the themes of the course while bringing the student into contact with real Italian cities and people. Provides a sociocultural context…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Cultural Awareness, Evaluation Methods
Closing the Gap Between Practice Environments and Reality: An Interactive Multimedia Program for Oral Communication Training in Japanese. Part 1 Theory; Part 2 Practice.
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Tsutsui, Michio; Kato, Masashi; Mohr, Bradley – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1998
This article is divided into two parts. The first discusses theoretical issues related to the software program introduced, and the second deals with practical issues, including technical and pedagogical considerations in implementing the program. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software