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In this paper we introduce a system for providing automatically generated corrective feedback on pronunciation errors in Dutch, Dutch-CAPT. We describe the architecture of the system paying particular attention to the rationale behind it, to the performance of the error detection algorithm and its relationship to the effectiveness of the corrective feedback provided. It appears that although th...

Pedagogically, CAPT systems can be improved by giving effective feedback based on the severity of pronunciation errors. We obtained perceptual gradation of L2 English mispronunciations through crowdsourcing, and conducted quality control utilizing the WorkerRank algorithm to refine the collected results and reach a reliable consensus on the ratings of word mispronunciations. This paper presents...

We report the high-yield (74%) synthesis of Ag30(Capt)18 (abbreviated as Ag30) in a very time-saving fashion (half an hour). The cluster composition was determined by high-resolution mass spectrometry combined with TG analysis, and the structure was probed by 1D and 2D NMR. Interestingly, the nanoclusters can dissolve in water and methanol, as well as in most organic solvents such as ethanol, a...

This paper presents our group’s ongoing research in the area of computer-aided pronunciation training (CAPT) for Chinese learners of English. Our goal is to develop technologies in automatic speech recognition (ASR) to support productive training for learners. We focus on modeling possible errors due to negative transfer from L1 (i.e. Chinese) of Chinese learners to L2 (English). ASR techniques...

Mispronunciation detection and diagnosis are part and parcel of a computer assisted pronunciation training (CAPT) system, collectively facilitating second-language (L2) learners to pinpoint erroneous pronunciations in a given utterance so as to improve their spoken proficiency. This thesis presents a continuation of such a general line of research and the major contributions are three-fold. Fir...