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Implementation of English word learning system using Smartphone TTS

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English educational software was developed and applied a variety of techniques are utilized. To reflect the current social conditions that emphasize English, time and place without constraints, simple, and are continually developed at the purpose of helping the fun of English study. Therefore, in this paper, we have implemented a system that focuses on learning the word of English. From this, by utilizing the TTS of smartphone was applied vocal training method. In other words, the system design and implementation of inducing an interest in learning English through the TTS. In addition, we implemented a system to store and manage the environment the learning progress through the personal accounts.

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Kim, BH., Kim, KC., Oh, SY. et al. Implementation of English word learning system using Smartphone TTS. Multimed Tools Appl 75, 13179–13192 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-016-3277-6

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