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Learn English the spoken way with AI

Aisla is a BMBF (German Ministry of Education) funded project aiming at building an intelligent agent for assisting spoken English training. Its design is informed by the latest research on task-based language teaching, AI conversation systems, and natural language processing.

The Aisla App

An intelligent language tutor and practice partner.

Features

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TBLT Informed

Aisla's design conforms with the latest findings from Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research, ensuring the effectiveness of the system.

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Curriculum-Based

The tasks are integrated with the school curriculum, aligning with current vocabulary and grammar. This helps students reinforce classroom learning and apply new skills in real-world situations.

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Real-life Contexts

Students practice real-life tasks (e.g., introducing themselves, ordering food) with dynamic conversational agents, while receiving task demonstrations and key language guidance.

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Multimodal Interactions

Aisla supports both written and spoken interactions, enhancing language learning by providing a flexible experience for practicing listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.

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Supportive Hints

While practicing, students are provided with incremental, context-sensitive hints to guide them toward correct language usage. Receiving hints may support learning by encouraging reflection and self-correction.

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Low-cost Solution

While competent interlocutors like native speakers offer valuable practice, they aren't always available for every learner. This system provides a cost-effective alternative to meet individual needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The current design specifically supports educational environments, providing a comprehensive platform that supports both teachers and students in the language learning process. With dedicated teacher accounts, educators can efficiently manage classrooms and assignments, while students can utilize their accounts to engage in interactive spoken English practice tasks.

Yes, Aisla is freely accessible for schools upon request. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases.

Currently, Aisla requires a mobile device (tablet or phone) running Android 8 or higher with a working microphone. You can find out the version of Android installed on your device via the 'Settings' icon. For devices running Apple operating systems, like iPads, or other operating systems, like Windows, the application is not yet supported. We also have a limited amount of devices that can be borrowed for study purposes.

No, Aisla's functionalities require an internet connection.

If you want your school to try Aisla, you can contact us at team@aisla.de.

You can visit our Help Center to have access to our step-by-step tutorials.

The Team

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Prof. Dr. Xiaobin Chen

Principal Investigator

ICALL & AIED Researcher

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Dr. Björn Rudzewitz

Development project manager

Senior software developer

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Elizabeth Bear

PhD Candidate

ICALL Researcher

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Luisa Ribeiro-Flucht

System developer

NLP & ICALL Researcher

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Daniela Verratti Souto

Student assistant

System developer

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Megan Horikawa

Student assistant

Content developer

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Sofia Kathmann

Student assistant

System developer

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Prof. Dr. Detmar Meurers

Advisor

NLP & SLA expert

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Prof. Dr. Marije Michel

Expert Consultant

SLA & TBLT Expert

Contact

Email us: team@aisla.de

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Hector-Institut für Empirische Bildungsforschung
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Walter-Simon-Strasse 12 · 72072 Tübingen,Germany