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Bione, Tiago; Grimshaw, Jennica; Cardoso, Walcir – Research-publishing.net, 2017
Despite positive evidence demonstrating the pedagogical benefits of Text-To-Speech (TTS) synthesisers for second/foreign language learning (Liakin, Cardoso, & Liakina, 2017), there is a need for up-to-date formal evaluations, specifically regarding its potential to promote learning. This study evaluates the voice quality of a TTS system in…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Computer Mediated Communication, Teaching Methods, Pronunciation Instruction
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Kaplan-Rakowski, Regina; Loranc-Paszylk, Barbara – Research-publishing.net, 2017
This study examines learners' perceptions of the helpfulness of various multimedia components embedded in digital flashcards for explicit, informal foreign language vocabulary learning. Advanced learners of English (N = 59) studied 48 new words using digital flashcards on smartphones. After ten days, the learners completed perception surveys. The…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Visual Aids, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)