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Autonomous Language Learning through a Mobile Application: A User Evaluation of the "busuu" App
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Rosell-Aguilar, Fernando – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2018
Studies into the use of mobile applications (apps) for language learning have found positive results on language improvement and learner engagement, but they have mostly focused on small samples of learners using apps that were selected by a researcher/educator rather than on learners using apps of their own choice. This article presents the…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Computer Assisted Instruction
VIDYA: A Situated CALL Environment.
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Kumar, Vivekanandan Suresh; And Others – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1997
Presents a situated based computer-assisted language learning system named VIDYA. The principles discussed include use of mastery learning in the situated learning context, student modeling of language constructs, dynamic courseware presentation and a generic courseware evaluation technique. Summarizes the present status of VIDYA. (24 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Context Effect, Courseware, Databases
LEARN: Software for Foreign Language Vocabulary Acquisition from English Unrestricted Text.
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Berleant, Daniel; And Others – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1997
Describes LEARN, a software system for computer assisted foreign language vocabulary acquisition. Notes that the system processes English unrestricted text by translating selected English words in it into foreign words before presenting the text to the student. Points out that the natural path for the system's future is to add more languages. (23…
Descriptors: Ambiguity, Computational Linguistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software