NativeAccent for US Higher Education - Presentation Outline

• A publisher of web applications for assessing and learning languages

• Technology licensed from Carnegie Mellon University

• 20 years of research and innovation in language learning, machine learning and speech recognition

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A web application for assessing spoken English skills in:

• Phonemic Pronunciation
• Word and Sentence Stress
• Fluency
• Grammar

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• Web-delivered instruction

• Significant improvement in just one semester

• "Personal speech coach"

• Automated assessment

• Prescription of exercises

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Who Is Using NativeAccent in Higher Ed?

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These metrics are calculated based data collected during the 90 day pilot program at American Adult Community Education Center, Miami Dade, FL.

It represents the comparison of the students' pre and post assessment scores measuring spoken Standard American English skills for 38 phonemes.

Proven Results at American Adult - Gains in Listening Skills

Students who completed 4 or more hours of instruction using NativeAccent scored an average 5 scaled points;

2 ½ times the expected gains.

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What speaking and listening

skills are taught?

Fluency

Grammar

Word Stress

Final sound in words

Medial sound in words

Initial sound in words

Contrast

Sound in isolation

Discrimination

Student path is customized

The Scope of NativeAccent v. 2.3

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• Globally delivered and supported via the web
• Windows XP/Vista and MAC OSX compatible
• Adobe Flash application
• Feedback within 3 seconds of utterance
• Minimal local IT support needed

• Automated Assessment
• Intelligent Tutor
• Reporting Tools

What are students saying about NativeAccent? *

• I like it! 
• It's very interesting and cool. 
• I would purchase it.
• It's got lots of useful phrases.  It helped to boost my confidence. 
• It's something I feel like I can learn from.  It's definitely self-paced. 
• It's good to get instant results like this.  I like being able to listen, and that it grades pronunciation. 
• It's a well-thought-out program.  I like the Jump menu - everything you can do is right there. 

* Overwhelmingly positive student feedback on follow-up surveys!

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What are teachers saying about NativeAccent?

"My students thoroughly enjoyed using this program and found it easy to use. Increasing their English pronunciation skills and reducing their accent is quite a priority to my students. The program helped them identify which pronunciation skills to work on, with feedback to assist their improvement... I highly recommend that the district consider purchasing this program based on the student progress during a 3 month pilot." Christine L. Rowan, Academic Skills Teacher, American Adult and Community Center, Miami Dade, FL

"I recommend NativeAccent by Carnegie Speech very highly. I encourage you to give this program a try." Myrtle Smithen, ESOL/ABE Coordinator, American Adult and Community Education Center, Miami Dade, FL

Carnegie Speech US Education Distributor www.edurep.com

Custom License Planning Guide

• Web Demonstration
• Custom Quote
• 800-568-9604
• sales@edurep.com

Limited Time Offer... a $60.00 value FREE with your first order

Call 800-568-9604 before 12/31/2010 to schedule a web meeting or to request a custom quote and your school will receive a free USB headset* with your first order of NativeAccent.

*This offer is only available to schools and non-profit organizations

www.edurep.com sales@edurep.com 800-568-9604