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Re: #7652.1 French pronunciation software (!)
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Tue, 5 Oct 2004 14:41:55 EDT
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--- Forwarded Message from Jack Burston <[log in to unmask]> ---

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>Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2004 12:40:06 -0400
>Subject: Re: #7652 French pronunciation software
>From: Jack Burston <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum
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Dear Jennifer,

The best foreign language speech recognition implementation I know of is
that used by Tell Me More. The program exists for French (and a number of
other European languages) as a single stand-alone application as well as an
extensive multi-level networked program. Pronunciation practice, however, is
just one part of the program.  For a dedicated pronunciation program, to my
knowledge the best is still the Rhythm of French. It is very comprehensive,
but does not use speech recognition.  Jack

--
Jack Burston, Ph.D.
Director
Foreign Language Technology Center
College of Liberal Arts
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 14623-5604

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