Granström, 2004 - Google Patents
Towards a virtual language tutorGranström, 2004
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- Granström B
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- Proc InSTIL/ICALL2004–NLP and Speech Technologies in Advanced Language Learning Systems
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In this paper we present some work aiming at creating a virtual language tutor. The ambition is to create a tutor that can be engaged in many aspects of language learning from detailed pronunciation training to conversational practise. Some of the crucial components of such a …
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