English Assistant: a support strategy for on-line second language learning

We present an approach to the provision of on-line assistance for learners of English as a second language. The basis for this design is the application of directed support in the form of ´dynamic annotation´ to English information. Critically, we aim to provide aid where it is likely to be needed most. Our work falls into two parts. Firstly, we have a mechanism that facilitates the dynamic annotation of English content Web pages. Secondly, we are investigating the application of criteria to drive the decision-making that underlies such support