Speech technologies and the assessment of second language speaking: Approaches, challenges, and opportunities

D Litman, H Strik, GS Lim - Language Assessment Quarterly, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
This article provides an overview and evaluation of the uses—actual and potential—of
automatic speech recognition (ASR) and spoken dialogue systems (SDS), related …

Improved mispronunciation detection with deep neural network trained acoustic models and transfer learning based logistic regression classifiers

W Hu, Y Qian, FK Soong, Y Wang - Speech Communication, 2015 - Elsevier
Mispronunciation detection is an important part in a Computer-Aided Language Learning
(CALL) system. By automatically pointing out where mispronunciations occur in an …

Computer-assisted pronunciation training: From pronunciation scoring towards spoken language learning

NF Chen, H Li - 2016 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper reviews the research approaches used in computer-assisted pronunciation
training (CAPT), addresses the existing challenges, and discusses emerging trends and …

Learning L2 pronunciation with a mobile speech recognizer: French/y/.

D Liakin, W Cardoso, N Liakina - Calico Journal, 2015 - JSTOR
This study investigates the acquisition of the L2 French vowel/y/in a mobileassisted learning
environment, via the use of automatic speech recognition (ASR). Particularly, it addresses …

Directions for the future of technology in pronunciation research and teaching

MG O'Brien, TM Derwing, C Cucchiarini… - Journal of Second …, 2018 - jbe-platform.com
This paper reports on the role of technology in state-of-the-art pronunciation research and
instruction, and makes concrete suggestions for future developments. The point of departure …

[PDF][PDF] Automatic error detection in pronunciation training: Where we are and where we need to go

SM Witt - International Symposium on automatic detection on …, 2012 - researchgate.net
This paper discusses the state of the art of research in computer assisted pronunciation
teaching as of early 2012. A discussion of all major components contributing to …

Automated Scoring of Nonnative Speech Using the SpeechRaterSM v. 5.0 Engine

L Chen, K Zechner, SY Yoon, K Evanini… - ETS Research …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This research report provides an overview of the R&D efforts at Educational Testing Service
related to its capability for automated scoring of nonnative spontaneous speech with the …

Feasibility of automatic speech recognition for providing feedback during tablet-based treatment for apraxia of speech plus aphasia

KJ Ballard, NM Etter, S Shen, P Monroe… - American journal of …, 2019 - ASHA
Purpose Individuals with neurogenic speech disorders require ongoing therapeutic support
to achieve functional communication goals. Alternative methods for service delivery, such as …

A dimensionality reduction-based efficient software fault prediction using Fisher linear discriminant analysis (FLDA)

A Kalsoom, M Maqsood, MA Ghazanfar, F Aadil… - The Journal of …, 2018 - Springer
Software quality is an important factor in the success of software companies. Traditional
software quality assurance techniques face some serious limitations especially in terms of …

Non-native children speech recognition through transfer learning

M Matassoni, R Gretter, D Falavigna… - … on Acoustics, Speech …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This work deals with non-native children's speech and investigates both multi-task and
transfer learning approaches to adapt a multi-language Deep Neural Network (DNN) to …