@inproceedings{fb3251f6e8aa4247a4d55677128a9ab8,
title = "Agent-mediated language-learning environment based on communicative gaps",
abstract = "This paper focuses on the problem of language transfer in foreign language learning. The transfer caused by the difference between learner{\textquoteright}s mother language and target language, often leads a communicative gap. This paper first analyzes the semantic relations between learner{\textquoteright}s mother language and target language. Then proposes a CGM (Communicative Gap Model) due to language difference. We have developed a communicative language-learning environment called Neckle (Network-based Communicative Kanji Learning Environment) to support foreign language learning through communication with native speakers. Neckle has a software agent that observes the conversation between the learner and the native speaker, checks up the communicative gap according to CGM, and notices the gap for the support of language learning congenial to each learner. Learners can not only be aware of the language difference but also acquire its cultural background from the native speakers.",
author = "Hiroaki Ogata and Yuqin Liu and Youji Ochi and Yoneo Yano",
year = "2000",
doi = "10.1007/3-540-45108-0_49",
language = "English",
isbn = "3540676554",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "454--463",
editor = "Gilles Gauthier and Claude Frasson and Kurt VanLehn",
booktitle = "Intelligent Tutoring Systems - 5th International Conference, ITS 2000, Proceedings",
address = "Germany",
note = "5th International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, ITS 2000 ; Conference date: 19-06-2000 Through 23-06-2000",
}