This paper reviews research in spoken language technology for education and more
specifically for language learning. It traces the history of the domain and then groups main …

This paper addresses the problem of Computer-Aided Speech and Language Therapy
(CASLT). The goal of the work described in the paper is to develop and evaluate a semi …

Technological innovation has revolutionized capability in assessing speech, making it
possible to record, quantify and score oral performances outside of live testing conditions …

This dissertation examines perception and production of English/r/-/l/by adult Japanese
speakers. This programme of research is organized into three sections, termed Study 1 …

We recorded non-native English productions of 55 speakers; a subset of these productions
was assessed by 60 native English speakers as for their quality wrt intelligibility, rhythm, etc …

This chapter focuses on ways of offering a second language (L2) teacher development
course designed to prepare language teachers to teach the pronunciation of English. Topics …

Les travaux présentés dans cet article ont bénéficié du soutien de la Société Japonaise pour
la Promotion de la Science (JSPS)(Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research B n 23320121–S …

Recent advances in Machine Learning, including Deep Neural Networks (DNNs), have
resulted in Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) systems with highly accurate transcription …

This Chapter aims to discuss the possibilities that arise for enhanced pronunciation training
in Second Language (L2) teaching with the use of multimodal tools which incorporate the …

So far, applied research aiming at computer-assisted pronunciation training has normally
concentrated on segmental aspects. Here, we present a database with realizations of …