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An Analytical Instrument for Evaluating Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Teaching Software, Websites, and Mobile Apps

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Abstract

Computer-assisted pronunciation teaching (CAPT) offers many potential benefits—a private, stress-free learning environment; virtually unlimited input; practice at the student’s own pace; individualized, instantaneous feedback through Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR); and visual acoustic and articulatory displays. Many CAPT programs, websites, and mobile apps have been created in recent years. Regrettably, however, CAPT software does not always measure up to its potential. Furthermore, many L2 teachers and learners, not familiar with the full range of CAPT possibilities, may not be aware of what features to look for in a CAPT product. This paper shares a remedy to this problem—a comprehensive set of criteria for analyzing and evaluating CAPT software, websites, and mobile apps. Utilizing an easy-to-use checklist, as well as Likert-scale and open-response items, of features that potential CAPT users should look for in software, this two-page instrument guides teachers and learners evaluating CAPT programs to consider variables and criteria recommended by pronunciation and CALL experts.

How to Cite:

Henrichsen, L., (2018) “An Analytical Instrument for Evaluating Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Teaching Software, Websites, and Mobile Apps”, Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Proceedings 10(1).