Voice-based user interface as a tool to promote foreign language teaching/learning

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https://doi.org/10.5965/2316419001012012034

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voice user interface, foreign language teaching, human-computer interface

Abstract

This paper presents a study of the use of Voice User Interface (VUI) to aid on foreign language learning – to improve the listening, understanding and pronunciation of English language. Using recognition and synthesis voice technology, an application called VAL is built; this application follows a specific methodology for developing VUI applications.

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Author Biographies

Valéria Farinazzo Martins, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, MACKENZIE, Brazil.

PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, POLI/USP, Brazil.

Has a Master’s degree in Computing Sciences from the São Carlos Federal University, UFSCAR, Brazil.

Graduated in Computing Sciences at the Júlio de Mesquita Filho São Paulo State University, UNESP, Brazil.

Professor at the Mackenzie Presbyterian University.

André Brasiliano da Silva, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, MACKENZIE, Brazil.

Has a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Mackenzie Presbyterian University, UPM, Brazil.

Graduated in Information Systems at the Mackenzie Presbyterian University, UPM, Brazil.

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2012-06-13

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Martins, V. F., & Silva, A. B. da. (2012). Voice-based user interface as a tool to promote foreign language teaching/learning. Revista Brasileira De Contabilidade E Gestão, 1(1), 34–42. https://doi.org/10.5965/2316419001012012034

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2012)

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