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'Look, I Can Speak Correctly': Learning Vocabulary and Pronunciation through Websites Equipped with Automatic Speech Recognition Technology
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Muzakki Bashori; Roeland van Hout; Helmer Strik; Catia Cucchiarini – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2024
Speaking skills generally receive little attention in traditional English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms, and this is especially the case in secondary education in Indonesia. A vocabulary deficit and poor pronunciation skills hinder learners in their efforts to improve speaking proficiency. In the present study, we investigated the effects…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Teaching Methods, Audio Equipment, Video Technology
Evaluating a Mobile Instant Messaging Tool for Efficient Large-Class Speaking Instruction
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Galip Kartal – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2024
The overarching goal of this design-based research was to explore WhatsApp's potential for facilitating and supporting speaking and pronunciation instruction in an EFL large-class speaking course. More specifically, this paper explored the perceived learning outcomes of WhatsApp-supported pedagogy in large English-speaking classes. Ninety-nine…
Descriptors: Computer Software, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
The Effect of Prosody Instruction in Developing Listening Comprehension Skills by Interpreter Trainees: Does Methodology Matter?
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Yenkimaleki, Mahmood; van Heuven, Vincent J.; Moradimokhles, Hossein – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2023
In the present study, three groups of interpreter trainees were formed, two experimental groups, i.e., blended prosody instruction (BPI) and computer-assisted prosody training (CAPT), and one control group (CON). In this experiment the participants took part in a four-week teaching program for 16 sessions (60 minutes per session), i.e., 16 hours…
Descriptors: Intonation, Suprasegmentals, Computer Software, Pronunciation Instruction
Exploring Repeated Captioning Viewing as a Way to Promote Vocabulary Learning: Time Lag between Repetitions and Learner Factors
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Carmen Muñoz; Anastasia Pattemore; Daniela Avello – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2024
Repeated viewing of the same video is a common strategy among autonomous language learners as well as a much used pedagogical strategy among foreign language (FL) teachers. Learners may watch the same video more than once, to increase global comprehension of the target language or to focus their attention on linguistic aspects, such as new…
Descriptors: Captions, Vocabulary Development, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Effect of Acoustic Spectrographic Instruction on Production of English /i/ and /I/ by Spanish Pre-Service English Teachers
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Quintana-Lara, Marcela – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2014
This study investigates the effects of Acoustic Spectrographic Instruction on the production of the English phonological contrast /i/ and / I /. Acoustic Spectrographic Instruction is based on the assumption that physical representations of speech sounds and spectrography allow learners to objectively see and modify those non-accurate features in…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Experimental Groups, Pronunciation Instruction, Teaching Methods
The Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Pronunciation Training for Foreign Language Learning by Children
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Neri, Ambra; Mich, Ornella; Gerosa, Matteo; Giuliani, Diego – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2008
This study investigates whether a computer assisted pronunciation training (CAPT) system can help young learners improve word-level pronunciation skills in English as a foreign language at a level comparable to that achieved through traditional teacher-led training. The pronunciation improvement of a group of learners of 11 years of age receiving…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Pronunciation Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction