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AVID: A speech database for machine learning studies on vocal intensity
Vocal intensity, which is quantified typically with the sound pressure level (SPL), is a key feature of speech. To measure SPL from speech recordings, a standard calibration tone (with a reference SPL of 94 dB or 114 dB) needs to be recorded together ...
Laaksonen, Laura +3 more
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TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract Current trends encouraging a move away from monolingual teaching have sparked a renewed interest in the role of translation in language instruction. Yet, there are few theoretically and empirically grounded proposals regarding specific uses of translation in the language classroom.
Monika Bader +2 more
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Using Virtual Exchange for Teaching BELF Pragmatics: Developing an Online Negotiation Activity
TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract Teaching Business English (BE) is experiencing a paradigm shift to reflect the communicative needs of the global workplace. With the majority of interactions in English now taking place among multilingual speakers, there are increasing calls to integrate perspectives of English as a business lingua franca (BELF) into English language and ...
Miya Komori‐Glatz +1 more
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Introducing and Evaluating a Measure of Lexical Diversity Across Word Classes
TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract Lexical diversity (LD) has been shown to be a strong predictor of second language (L2) proficiency. However, most current indices combine all word classes into a single measure and thus only capture the broadest patterns of lexical variation.
Taehyeong Kim +4 more
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Autoregressive Modelling for Linear Prediction of Ultrasonic Speech [PDF]
, 2010 Ultrasonic speech is a novel research area with significant applications: as a speech-aid prosthesis for patients with voice box difficulties, silent speech interfaces, secure mode of communication in mobile phones and as a communication medium in high ...
McLoughlin, Ian V. +3 more
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Designing Feedback and Assessment for GenAI‐Assisted Digital Multimodal Composition in L2
TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract The rapidly evolving use of GenAI leads to a crucial need for new approaches to instruction and assessment of language skills in DMC tasks. The study adopted a convergent mixed‐methods design within an 11‐week action research framework. The study was conducted with 12 Turkish tertiary‐level L2 learners based on a process‐genre pedagogy to ...
Sibel Söğüt +2 more
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Assessment of Digital Multimodal Composing: Toward Ethical and Responsible Use of Generative AI
TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract This Research Issues paper outlines the theoretical and practical foundations for assessing GenAI‐mediated DMC, with a particular focus on frameworks for ethical authorship, diverse assessment approaches and methods, and flexible quality criteria and rubrics.
Dong‐shin Shin +2 more
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Including Pitch Accent Optionality in Unit Selection Text-to-Speech Synthesis [PDF]
, 2008 A significant variability in pitch accent placement is found when comparing the patterns of prosodic prominence realized by different English speakers reading the same sentences. In this paper we describe a simple approach to incorporate this variability
Clark, Robert A.J. +2 more
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Where the Brake Slips: A Feedback View of the Micro‐Drama Platform
Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
Johnny Chan
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