This study explored the language experiences of dual learners (DLL; n = 19) and English monolinguals (EM; 13) in preschool classrooms where is primary instruction many home languages are present. Using Language ENvironment Analysis™ system as a tool, we quantitatively analysed an average 34 hours recordings collected over 5–8 days for each participating child (Mage 52 months) six classrooms. Re...

This paper describes a trialogue-based system for assessing the spoken language abilities of young learners of English. Specifically, the system employs spoken dialogue system components in interactive, conversation-based assessment tasks involving the test taker and two virtual interlocutors. The tasks are designed to be engaging for young learners of English at the elementary school level by ...