--- Forwarded Message from Zoe Handley <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 14:21:08 +0000 >From: Zoe Handley <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] >Cc: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Speech Synthesis in CALL: Call for participation in on-line experiment >User-Agent: Internet Messaging Program (IMP) 4.0-cvs Dear colleagues, This experiment focuses on the use of speech synthesis in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Currently, we are in the process of developing a batter of tests to determine whether French speech synthesis systems are ready for use in French CALL programs. In order to do this, we need to carry out an experiment with French teachers and CALL/NLP researchers like you. The goal of this experiment is to identify the requirements of speech synthesis for use in three specific CALL contexts, as a (1) reading machine, (2) a pronunciation model, and (3) a conversational partner. The experiment, which should take no more than an hour and a half of your time, is presented on-line. There is no need to download any files. If you think that you will be able to help us by participating in this experiment, please contact us by e-mail at the following address: [log in to unmask] All participants will be acknowledged in our publications. Kind regards, Z$F6e Handley, doctoral student and principal researcher, and Marie-Jos$E9e Hamel, supervisor. PS Would any of your colleagues be interested in participating in our experiment ? If so, please forward them our contact details. Many thanks in advance ! Z$F6e Handley The School of Informatics The University of Manchester Manchester, UK Dr Marie-Jos$E9e Hamel French Department Dalhousie University Halifax, N.-S. Canada *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning, and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://consortium.dartmouth.edu). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************