This article describes Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in relation to interactive approach to reading. The author has designed an experiment on the speed of reading on the screen with adequate comprehension and the traditional method of text reading in the classroom. Compared with the traditional classroom methodology, the author raises questions whether computers are a challenge to ...

This paper deals with a discourse structure analysis of technical Japanese texts for developing a Japanese writing Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) system whose goal is to assist students in learning to write technical Japanese texts. To analyze discourse structures of technical Japanese texts, cohesive expressions are used as cue words. The rules for analyzing texts are based on micr...

convictions are strong that multimedia courseware holds great promise for enhancing learning efficiency among learners. this study thus aimed at comparing the effects of the multimedia programs introducing 100 vocabulary items through pictures and streaming video with those of teacher instruction on increasing efl learners’ vocabulary repertoire. a total of 120 subjects were identified as inter...

Computer assisted language learning (CALL) is both exciting and frustrating as a field of research and practice. It is exciting because it is complex, dynamic and quickly changing – and it is frustrating for the same reasons. Technology adds dimensions to the already multifaceted domain of second language learning, requiring new knowledge and skills for those who wish to incorporate it into the...

Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) systems aim to teach a language providing technology and motivation to the user. They allow us to implement pedagogical content, motivational techniques and corrective feedback. On this basis, we present Medieval Adventure, which is a CALL system that aims to teach Portuguese’s basic levels to adults. Medieval Adventure teaches a second language mainly...

This paper describes a method of generating a reduced phoneme set for dialogue-based computer assisted language learning (CALL) systems. We designed a reduced phoneme set consisting of classified phonemes more aligned with the learners’ speech characteristics than the canonical set of a target language. This reduced phoneme set provides an inherently more appropriate model for dealing with misp...

Few educational systems have been developed to specifically address the needs of young children who are acquiring two languages at the same time. In this paper, we present a prototype of a CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) system for English and Japanese bilingual children aged between 6 and 8. The prototype recreates a bilingual learning environment and was tested with 4 bilingual chi...

One of the best effective way to learn a language is having a conversation with a native speaker. However it is often very expensive way. A good alternative way is using Dialog-Based Computer Assisted Language Learning (DB-CALL) systems. The feedback quality in DB-CALL systems is very important. Therefore, to provide various expressions as feedback information, we propose a method which extract...

This study presents the results from a CALL system of Runyakitara (RU_CALL). The major objective was to provide an electronic language learning environment that can enable learners with mother tongue deficiencies to enhance their knowledge of grammar and acquire writing skills in Runyakitara. The system currently focuses on nouns and employs natural language processing in order to generate a la...

The role of corrective feedback (CF) is debated in second language acquisition (SLA). It has not been unequivocally shown that CF is effective in SLA, in particular not in the case of on-line processing, as in oral second language (L2) proficiency. This might be because, to date, it has not been feasible to create appropriate research conditions. We claim that these problems can be alleviated b...