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Derwing, Tracey M.; Munro, Murray J.; Carbonaro, Michael – TESOL Quarterly, 2000
Reports data pertaining to the fundamental question about popular speech recognition software for English as a Second language: To what extent can the software recognize learner language? Based on findings that the software fails to recognize nonnative language at an acceptable level even under ideal conditions, recommends careful examination of…
Descriptors: Computer Software, English (Second Language), Phonemes, Second Language Instruction

Mills, Douglas – TESOL Quarterly, 2000
Looks ahead to some of the software capabilities soon to be available on the Web for helping learners notice linguistic form in text and Web-based audio materials. Points out that some of the general purpose authoring tools on the Web are ideally suited for developing English as a Second or Other Language learning materials. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, English (Second Language)