Automatic speech recognition in computer-assisted language learning for individual learning in speaking

Esti  Junining; Sony  Alif; Nuria Setiarini

doi:10.21070/jees.v5i2.867

(1) * Esti Junining Language and Literature Department, Universitas Brawijaya
Indonesia
(2) Sony Alif Language Education Department, Universitas Brawijaya
Indonesia
(3) Nuria Setiarini Language and Literature Department, Universitas Brawijaya
Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/jees.v5i2.867

Abstract

This study is intended to help English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in Indonesia to reduce their anxiety level while speaking in front of other people. This study helps to develop an atmosphere that encourages students to practice speaking independently. The interesting atmosphere can be obtained by using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) where every student can practice speaking individually without feeling anxious or pressurized, because he/she can practice independently in front of a computer or a gadget. This study used research and development design as it tried to develop a product which can create an atmosphere that encourages students to practice their speaking. The instrument used is a questionnaire which is used to analyze the students’ need of learning English. This study developed a product which utilized ASR technology using C# programming language. This study revealed that the product developed using ASR can make students practice speaking individually without feeling anxious and pressurized.

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Author Biographies

Esti Junining, Language and Literature Department, Universitas Brawijaya

Esti Junining is an English Language Teaching (ELT) lecturer at Universitas Brawijaya having interest in publishing articles on Critical Thinking Skills and Translation topics. Several books that she has published are Membaca Kritis Membaca Kreatif, Strategi dan Kiat Praktis Penerjemahan, Kids Picture Dictionary and Rupa Rupa Seni. Her Doctoral Degree and Doctoral Sandwich Program was achieved simultaneously in 2013 from State University of Malang and OHIO State University (OSU), Columbus, USA in 2012. Besides she also got double degree award from RELC SEAMEO Singapore to study Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics in 2011. Some short courses and International conferences in UK, in some European countries and ASEAN are actively participated.

Sony Alif , Language Education Department, Universitas Brawijaya

The late of Sony Alif is an English Language Teaching (ELT) teacher at Brawijaya Language Course having interest in implementing individual study in learning English language skills. He graduated from English Language Education in Faculty of Cultural Studies in 2014. His interest is in developing autonomous learning for EFL learners.

Nuria Setiarini, Language and Literature Department, Universitas Brawijaya

Nuria Setiarini graduated from Universitas Brawijaya in October 2019 with the degree of a Master's in Linguistics. Her research interests include pragmatics and technology in language teaching. She is currently a lecturer in the Department of Cultural Studies at Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia.

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