User-centred design for Chinese-oriented spoken english learning system. Issue 5 (3rd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yu, Ping; Pan, Yingxin; Li, Chen; Zhang, Zengxiu; Shi, Qin; Chu, Wenpei; Liu, Mingzhuo; Zhu, Zhiting
• Is Part Of: Computer assisted language learning. Volume 29:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: 984
• Page End: 1000
• Publication Date: 2016-07-03
• Subjects: user-centred design -- spoken English -- learning system -- speech recognition; Language and languages -- Computer-assisted instruction -- Periodicals; 418.00285
• DOI: 10.1080/09588221.2015.1121877
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0958-8221

Abstract

Abstract : Oral production is an important part in English learning. Lack of a language environment with efficient instruction and feedback is a big issue for non-native speakers' English spoken skill improvement. A computer-assisted language learning system can provide many potential benefits to language learners. It allows adequate instructions and instant feedback to the student, thus it facilitates self-study and encourages interactive use of the language. In this paper, we analyse Chinese college students' speaking requirements first, and then based on these requirements and usability criteria, a detailed description of an oral skills development system is provided. In this system, supported by Automatic Speech Recognition technology, special interactive activities and feedback forms were designed and a prototype was set up and tested to verify the effectiveness of this proposal.