DocumentCode :
552903
Title :
Online voice based training tool for English language learning
Author :
Ranasinghe, R.S.P. ; Weerathunga, A.H.M. ; Kariyawasam, K.B.P. ; Premaratne, H.L. ; Hewagamage, K.P.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comput., Univ. of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
fYear :
2010
fDate :
28-30 June 2010
Firstpage :
297
Lastpage :
302
Abstract :
Introducing of an online tool that could be used to enhance the language competency of a person is described in this paper. It entails how to develop the communication ability of a person using a computer guided software as well as the help of an online mentor. This research is based on designing an “Online Voice Based Language Learning Tool” which compromising with three components. They are, the Pronunciation training tool to assist people to improve their pronunciation, Voice based online forum, enables sharing of knowledge among each other and Online English language learning room which enables the people to join online classes and get help of online mentors and share the knowledge in real time. Implemented solution was tested with online users and the results on the user study shows that the productivity of Virtual Classrooms compared to Traditional Classrooms.
Keywords :
computer based training; human computer interaction; linguistics; natural languages; computer guided software; knowledge sharing; language competency; online English language learning; online mentor; online voice based training tool; pronunciation training tool; virtual classrooms; Computers; Internet; Real time systems; Servers; Speech; Training; Web pages;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Information Society (i-Society), 2010 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1823-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-9564263-3-8
Type :
conf
Filename :
6018716
Link To Document :
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