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<p>Add complete page</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Abstract ==<br /> Current Computer Assisted Language Learning<br /> (CALL) tools, which have largely remained unchanged over the<br /> past few years, are often inadequate for attaining fluency in a<br /> second language. The goal of this work was to build a CALL tool<br /> based on bilingual eBooks, following the EPUB3 format. The tool<br /> should have an intuitive user interface, include word definitions,<br /> and also incorporate a set of serious games.<br /> <br /> The project comprised the development of a Python script<br /> which took the parallel texts in both languages and pre-recorded<br /> audio in the target language and merged them into a single<br /> structured eBook document, complete with dynamic features.<br /> These features offer the user an improved control over the audio<br /> playback, and are not included by default in the target platform,<br /> Apple’s iPad in this work. The script also retrieves dictionary<br /> definitions for every word in the eBook and includes them in<br /> the final document. Additionally, the project also comprised the<br /> development of a Javascript application that implements the<br /> serious games without relying on online external resources.<br /> <br /> A preliminary user study was conducted with a demonstration<br /> eBook generated by this system in order to improve its features<br /> and understand the expectations users would have for the<br /> eBook. Although positive feedback reassures the usefulness of this<br /> application, the demand for features that require deeper analysis<br /> of the dual language book raises concerns over the viability of<br /> the chosen reading platform, Apple’s ibooks application, and the<br /> EPUB3 format versus implementing the solution as a standalone<br /> mobile application.<br /> <br /> == Links ==<br /> <br /> [https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/cursos/meec/dissertacao/1691203502342930 Thesis link]<br /> <br /> [https://www.inesc-id.pt/publications/13588/pdf Paper link]<br /> <br /> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u511Qdhh4Nw Youtube link]<br /> <br /> == Contact ==<br /> <br /> [[Isabel_Trancoso|Isabel Trancoso]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Demos]]</div>

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