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Timpe-Laughlin, Veronika; Sydorenko, Tetyana; Daurio, Phoebe – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
Often, second/foreign (L2) language learners receive little opportunity to interact orally in the target language. Interactive, conversation-based spoken dialog systems (SDSs) that use automated speech recognition and natural language processing have the potential to address this need by engaging learners in meaningful, goal-oriented speaking…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Oral Language, Dialogs (Language)
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Amaral, Luiz; Meurers, Detmar; Ziai, Ramon – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2011
Intelligent language tutoring systems (ILTS) typically analyze learner input to diagnose learner language properties and provide individualized feedback. Despite a long history of ILTS research, such systems are virtually absent from real-life foreign language teaching (FLT). Taking a step toward more closely linking ILTS research to real-life…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Second Language Learning, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Information Management
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Stewart, Iain A. D.; File, Portia – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2007
Early and intermediate second language (L2) learners often encounter difficulties when engaging in introductory social conversations, typically having had little opportunity to practise such interactions. This article describes a project to design and prototype a computer dialogue system, Let's Chat, which would allow learners to rehearse social…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Speech Communication, Linguistic Input, Language Processing