An attention network via pronunciation, lexicon and syntax for humor recognition
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DOI: 10.1007/s10489-021-02580-3
Abstract: Humor is one of the most common and attractive expressions in our daily life. It is usually witty and funny. Humor recognition is an interesting but difficult task in natural language processing. Some recent works… read more here.
Keywords: pronunciation; humor; understanding unit; humor recognition ... See more keywords
Communicative pronunciation teaching: Insights from the Vietnamese tertiary EFL classroom
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DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2021.102573
Abstract: Abstract As part of a larger study on teacher professional learning in pronunciation pedagogy, this qualitative study investigates how Vietnamese EFL teachers implement communicative pronunciation teaching in their English classes and how the teachers and… read more here.
Keywords: pronunciation teaching; communicative pronunciation; teaching insights; pronunciation ... See more keywords
Domain-general auditory processing determines success in second language pronunciation learning in adulthood: A longitudinal study
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DOI: 10.1017/s0142716420000491
Abstract: Abstract In this study, we propose a hypothesis that domain-general auditory processing, a perceptual–cognitive anchor of first language (L1) acquisition, can serve as an important deciding factor for successful postpubertal second language (L2) pronunciation learning.… read more here.
Keywords: pronunciation learning; auditory processing; study; pronunciation ... See more keywords
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF EXPLICIT PRONUNCIATION INSTRUCTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF L2 PRONUNCIATION
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DOI: 10.1017/s0272263120000121
Abstract: Abstract The current study compares the effects of two types of pronunciation instruction (segmental- and suprasegmental-based) on the development of second-year Chinese undergraduate students’ English pronunciation as against a group with no specific pronunciation (NSP)… read more here.
Keywords: explicit pronunciation; instruction; development; pronunciation ... See more keywords
Which phonological and lexical factors best influence whether a word is produced and pronounced well?
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DOI: 10.1017/s0305000923000089
Abstract: This study examines lexical and phonological factors that influence word production and pronunciation. Specifically, we investigate whether phonological production (measured by percent consonants correct) contributes to word production and pronunciation over and above the properties… read more here.
Keywords: pronunciation; word produced; influence; production ... See more keywords
Names: a new dimension of transformation
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DOI: 10.1080/13613324.2016.1248832
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the impact and consequences on college students in the United States whose names are Americanized (‘Americanization’ is used throughout this paper to apply only to residents of the United States and… read more here.
Keywords: pronunciation; paper; names new; united states ... See more keywords
Hybrid mental tasks based human computer interface via integration of pronunciation and motor imagery
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DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/ac9a01
Abstract: Objective. Among the existing active brain–computer interfaces (BCI), the motor imagination (MI) is widely used. To operate the MI BCI effectively, subjects need to carry out trainings on corresponding imagining tasks. Here, we studied how… read more here.
Keywords: bci; pronunciation; hybrid mental; motor ... See more keywords
Smartphone-Assisted Pronunciation Learning Technique for Ambient Intelligence
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2016.2641474
Abstract: In an ambient intelligence (AmI) environment, electronic devices that comprise the Internet of things (IoT) network work together seamlessly to provide a wide variety of applications and intelligent services to users. Computer-assisted pronunciation training (CAPT),… read more here.
Keywords: learning technique; pronunciation; assisted pronunciation; smartphone assisted ... See more keywords
Japanese Pronunciation Evaluation Based on DDNN
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.3041901
Abstract: In recent years, speech recognition technology based on deep learning model has made great progress, and the accuracy of speech recognition has reached more than 90%. In foreign language learning, speech evaluation is an important… read more here.
Keywords: model; evaluation; speech recognition; pronunciation ... See more keywords
A Multifaceted Approach to Oral Assessment Based on the Conformer Architecture
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2023.3255986
Abstract: Automatic speaking assessment methods are essential for helping non-native learners to learn native pronunciation. The automated speaking assessment method consists of mispronunciation detection and pronunciation quality assessment. In the past, researchers have usually focused their… read more here.
Keywords: assessment; pronunciation; model; dataset ... See more keywords
Application of Ontology Matching Algorithm Based on Linguistic Features in English Pronunciation Quality Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/2734672
Abstract: Traditional English classroom teaching is difficult to meet the oral learning needs of most learners. Thanks to the continuous advancement of speech processing technology, computer-assisted language learning systems are becoming more intelligent, not only pointing… read more here.
Keywords: application; evaluation; pronunciation; ontology ... See more keywords