dialogue-based CALL

Abstract (as submitted in February 2019) Dialogue-based computer-assisted language learning (CALL) allows a learner to practice an L2 by discussing with a computer. By offering a fully controllable meaning-focused learning environment, it also allows to conduct research on the effectiveness of different modalities of interaction.

This article presents the results of a systematic review of the literature on dialogue-based CALL. Applications allowing a learner to have a conversation in a foreign language with a computer have been studied under different traditions (intelligent tutoring systems, dialogue systems, conversational agents, chatbots…). We attempt to offer a structured overview of these efforts into a conceptual framework, including an operational definition of dialogue-based CALL and a typology of systems (4 types: narrative, form-focused, goal-oriented and reactive systems) and types of dialogue, with their corresponding interactional, instructional and technological traits. We summarize the main results from empirical studies on such systems, and discuss the impact of dialogue-based CALL on motivation and L2 development.

Chatbots and conversational agents have recently seen major developments in many domains, including education. In foreign language learning, dialogue-based computer-assisted language learning (CALL) applications allow a learner to practice a foreign language by having a conversation with a computer, be it orally or in writing.

Dialogue-based computer-assisted language learning systems allow a learner to practice meaningfully an L2 with an automated agent, whether through an oral (spoken dialogue systems) or written interface (chatbots) (Bibauw, François, & Desmet, 2015).

Dialogue-based CALL systems allow a learner to practice meaningfully an L2 with an automated agent, through an oral (spoken dialogue …

Abstract of the research methods and results Dialogue-based computer-assisted language learning (CALL) systems allow a learner to practice meaningfully a foreign language (L2) with an automated agent, whether through an oral (spoken dialogue systems) or written interface (chatbots) (Bibauw, François, & Desmet, 2015).

Doctoral research project at KU Leuven, funded by a SENESCYT scholarship (Ecuador)

Dialogue-based computer-assisted language learning (CALL) systems allow a learner to practice meaningfully a foreign language (L2) with …

Dialogue-based computer-assisted language learning (CALL) encompasses applications that allow a learner to practice a foreign language …