Two in one: Recognizing dialect expressions and translating them into the lingua franca

Two in one: Recognizing dialect expressions and translating them into the lingua franca

• Zhang, Xiaoheng Dept. of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Chan, Tsz Suet Dept. of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Computer Assisted Language Learning, 16(4), 367-382, 2003

Routledge

2003

• F Learning & Teaching
  • FD Application of Communicative Media, IT in Learning & Teaching
• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GA Chinese Language
    • GAE Teaching Methods of Composition & Their Outcomes

Chinese Language Language & Languages -- Study & Teaching Internet in Education Computer-Assisted Instruction Study & Teaching Hong Kong China

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Unknown or Unspecified

Standard Written Chinese is expected to be scripted or recorded in Putonghua expressions, the national lingua franca in China. However, due to the influence of mother tongue, Hong Kong students often unconsciously employ Cantonese dialect expressions in their writing. This paper introduces CPWrite, an implemented Web-based CALL package to help tackle this problem. The important functions of the software are to test and improve students' ability in Cantonese dialect recognition and Putonghua translation, at both lexical and grammatical levels. The underlying strategies employed by CPWrite can be applicable to converting authentic language to standardized formats.
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• 09588221

• 10.1076/call.16.4.367.23413

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2010-09-27