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The use of synthetic speech in language learning tools: review and a case study

This Chapter aims to bring up a discussion on the use of Computer Synthesized Speech (CSS) in the development of Computer-Aided Speech and Language Therapy (CASLT) tools for the improvement of the communication skills in handicapped individuals. CSS is strongly required in these tools for two reason...

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Autores Principales: Saz, Oscar, Lleida, Eduardo
Formato: Capítulo de libro (Book Chapter)
Lenguaje:Inglés (English)
Publicado: IGI Global Publishing 2010
Materias:
Computer synthesized speech (CSS)
Text-to-speech (TTS)
Language learning
Acceso en línea:https://repository.urosario.edu.co/handle/10336/28519
https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-725-1.ch012
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spelling ir-10336-285192020-08-28T15:50:35Z The use of synthetic speech in language learning tools: review and a case study El uso del habla sintética en herramientas de aprendizaje de idiomas: revisión y estudio de caso Saz, Oscar Lleida, Eduardo Computer synthesized speech (CSS) Text-to-speech (TTS) Language learning This Chapter aims to bring up a discussion on the use of Computer Synthesized Speech (CSS) in the development of Computer-Aided Speech and Language Therapy (CASLT) tools for the improvement of the communication skills in handicapped individuals. CSS is strongly required in these tools for two reasons: Providing alternative communication to users with different impairments and reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words and sentences. Different possibilities have arisen for this goal, including pre-recorded audio, embedded Text-to-Speech (TTS) devices or talking faces. These possibilities are reviewed and the implications of their use with handicapped individuals are commented, showing the experience of the authors in the development of tools for Spanish speech therapy. Finally, a preliminary study in the use of computer-based tools for the teaching of Spanish to young children showed how the synthetic speech feature in the language learning tool was sufficient to maintain the possibilities of the tool as a valuable language teaching element in the absence of other visual elements. 2010-01 2020-08-28T15:49:16Z info:eu-repo/semantics/bookPart info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion ISBN: 9781615207251 EISBN: 9781615207268 https://repository.urosario.edu.co/handle/10336/28519 https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-725-1.ch012 eng info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess application/pdf IGI Global Publishing Computer Synthesized Speech Technologies: Tools for Aiding Impairment
institution EdocUR - Universidad del Rosario
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language Inglés (English)
topic Computer synthesized speech (CSS)
Text-to-speech (TTS)
Language learning
spellingShingle Computer synthesized speech (CSS)
Text-to-speech (TTS)
Language learning
Saz, Oscar
Lleida, Eduardo
The use of synthetic speech in language learning tools: review and a case study
description This Chapter aims to bring up a discussion on the use of Computer Synthesized Speech (CSS) in the development of Computer-Aided Speech and Language Therapy (CASLT) tools for the improvement of the communication skills in handicapped individuals. CSS is strongly required in these tools for two reasons: Providing alternative communication to users with different impairments and reinforcing the correct pronunciation of words and sentences. Different possibilities have arisen for this goal, including pre-recorded audio, embedded Text-to-Speech (TTS) devices or talking faces. These possibilities are reviewed and the implications of their use with handicapped individuals are commented, showing the experience of the authors in the development of tools for Spanish speech therapy. Finally, a preliminary study in the use of computer-based tools for the teaching of Spanish to young children showed how the synthetic speech feature in the language learning tool was sufficient to maintain the possibilities of the tool as a valuable language teaching element in the absence of other visual elements.
format Capítulo de libro (Book Chapter)
author Saz, Oscar
Lleida, Eduardo
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Lleida, Eduardo
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title The use of synthetic speech in language learning tools: review and a case study
title_short The use of synthetic speech in language learning tools: review and a case study
title_full The use of synthetic speech in language learning tools: review and a case study
title_fullStr The use of synthetic speech in language learning tools: review and a case study
title_full_unstemmed The use of synthetic speech in language learning tools: review and a case study
title_sort use of synthetic speech in language learning tools: review and a case study
publisher IGI Global Publishing
publishDate 2010
url https://repository.urosario.edu.co/handle/10336/28519
https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-725-1.ch012
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