Computer Assisted Reading in German as a Foreign Language, Developing and Testing an NLP-based Application.

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Title: Computer Assisted Reading in German as a Foreign Language, Developing and Testing an NLP-based Application.
Authors: WOOD, PETER1
Source: CALICO Journal. May2011, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p662-676. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Literacy programs, *Reading software, *Morphology (Grammar), Natural language processing, German vocabulary
Abstract: The article presents a study on the application of QuickAssist program that uses natural language processing (NLP) technologies in reading German text. It states that the program allow learners to read and comprehend German language, while extending their vocabulary, learn the different uses of certain words, and explore German morphology. It suggests that QuickAssist was able to help learners with extensive reading and enable them to read texts with more than four percent of unknown words.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article presents a study on the application of QuickAssist program that uses natural language processing (NLP) technologies in reading German text. It states that the program allow learners to read and comprehend German language, while extending their vocabulary, learn the different uses of certain words, and explore German morphology. It suggests that QuickAssist was able to help learners with extensive reading and enable them to read texts with more than four percent of unknown words.
ISSN:07427778
DOI:10.11139/cj.28.3.662-676