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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2017.8.11.001

A Study on Improving English Pronunciation and Intonation utilizing Fluency Improvement system  

Yi, Jae-Il (College of General Education, Semyung University)
Kim, Young-Kwon (Department of Computer Information, Osan University)
Kim, Gui-Jung (Division of Information & Communication, Baekseok University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.8, no.11, 2017 , pp. 1-6 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper focuses on the development of a system that improves the convenience of foreign language learning and enhaces the learning ability of the target language through the use of IT devices. In addition to the basic grammar, the importance of pronunciation and intonation have somewhat crucial effect in everyday communication. Pronunciation and intonation of English are different according to the basic characteristics of a native language and these differences often cause problems in communication. The proposed system distinguishes acceptability in English communication process and requests the correction in realtime. The proposed system minimizes system intervention by collecting various voice signals of foreign language learners and setting that can be considered as acceptable threshold points. As a result, the learner can increase the learning efficiency with minimal interruption of the utterance caused by unnecessary system intervention.
Keywords
English Pronunciation; Intonation; Verbal Signal; IT Convergence; Threshold Point;
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