Speech technology in computer-aided language learning: Strengths and limitations of a new call paradigm

Language Learning and Technology

Volumn 2, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 54-73

  Ehsani, Farzad ^a   Knodt, Eva ^a  

^a Sehda Inc   (United States)

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EID: 41849114682     PISSN: 10943501     EISSN: 10943501     Source Type: Journal    
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