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The Web and Language education: A platform for learning General and Business Greek

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Year: 2014
Authors: Frieda Charalabopoulou; Vicky Kantzou; Ε. Παντελόγλου; Γ. Σιμόπουλος
Book title: Studies in Greek Linguistics: Proceedings of the 34th Annual Meeting of the Department of Linguistics, School of Philology, Faculty of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Pages: 458-470
Address: Thessaloniki
Abstract:
Web-Enhanced Language Learning (WELL) constitutes the new and powerful trend in L2 learning and teaching, which employs and exploits Web technologies and tools to render a unique learning experience. As far as Modern Greek is concerned, WELL materials for learning the language are almost non-existent. In this context, a web-based platform was developed for learners of Greek to help them develop their communicative skills in the target language. The platform comprises courses for both General and Business Greek and targets the general adult population and/or entrepreneurs with beginner or intermediate language proficiency level respectively. The platform is generally built on typical features of course management systems, however it exceeds their potentials, as it hosts a number of state-of-the art language tools (e.g. text-to-speech tool, automatic phonetic transcription tool) and resources (e.g. access to an on-line Greek language corpus), which facilitate second language learning. Although the platform employs Bulgarian as support language in its current version, it enables the addition of any other language, thus widening the spectrum of potential target groups and functioning as a valuable on-line tool for promoting the language worldwide.
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