Virtual Dialogues with Native Speakers: The Evaluation of an Interactive Multimedia Method.

Harless, William G.; Zier, Marcia A.; Duncan, Robert C.

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ERIC Number: EJ587964

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Virtual Dialogues with Native Speakers: The Evaluation of an Interactive Multimedia Method.

Harless, William G.; Zier, Marcia A.; Duncan, Robert C.

CALICO Journal, v16 n3 p313-37 1999

Describes the development of a speech-activated multimedia system for foreign-language training. The model allows students to engage native speakers on CD-ROM in lengthy face-to-face dialogs using natural spoken language. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Dialogs (Language), Interactive Video, Multimedia Instruction, Native Speakers, Optical Data Disks, Oral Language, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Simulation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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