e-CAL - e-Coaching et Apprentissage des Langues
The ERASMUS+ project e-CAL presents the result of an analysis of support methods in the case of language learning using web-based Open Educational Resources (OER).
The ERASMUS+ project e-CAL presents the result of an analysis of support methods in the case of language learning using web-based Open Educational Resources (OER).
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e-<strong>Coaching</strong> <strong>et</strong> <strong>Apprentissage</strong> <strong>des</strong> <strong>Langues</strong> /N° de proj<strong>et</strong> : 2015-1-FR01-KA204-015334<br />
aspect regarding e<strong>CAL</strong>?<br />
4. Other comments?<br />
It is necessary to mention that these conversational aspects such as speaking and listening<br />
unfortunately have some deficiencies.<br />
Deficiencies Related to the Conversational Aspects of Language<br />
The most significant deficiencies are, as can be expected, associated with the conversational function<br />
of the language. Similarly like the most of e-learning programs Duolingo does not induce real<br />
conversational situations. It does not teach users to interact in speaking, to recognize different styles<br />
of pronunciation or dialects, to perceive pauses or to use other conversational elements. It does not<br />
even provide more options of the statements, questions and requests that might be used in a<br />
conversation for a certain purpose. Oral fluency is what should come first and it comes last with<br />
Duolingo as a consequence of using sentences from unrealistic conversations disregarding the<br />
personal preferences and cultural background.<br />
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Limited Language Availability<br />
Many languages cannot be combined tog<strong>et</strong>her som<strong>et</strong>imes only with English (as the teaching or the<br />
targ<strong>et</strong> language).<br />
Positive Aspect:<br />
Duolingo Test Center is a service that administers an adaptive online certification test that can be<br />
used to demonstrate language comp<strong>et</strong>ency to prospective employers or schools. An independent<br />
study found that the test is reliable and correlates with the TOEFL iBT (an English certification test). It’s<br />
the only thing not free even its cost is very low (USD 20). See the link to check from which institution it<br />
is accepted: https://testcenter.duolingo.com/en<br />
Although currently only available for testing English, Duolingo has expressed plans to add testing for<br />
other languages in the future.
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