Learning the Greek Language via Greeklish

Learning Greek as a second or foreign language has drawn the attention of many researchers throughout time. A dictionary is amongst the first things a foreign language student uses. Reading comprehension is significantly improved by the use of a dictionary, especially when this includes the way word...

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Main Authors: Alexandros Karakos, John Papaioannou, Anastasia Georgiadu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ASLERD 2013-02-01
Series:Interaction Design and Architecture(s)
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Online Access:http://www.mifav.uniroma2.it/inevent/events/idea2010/doc/15_3.pdf
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Summary:Learning Greek as a second or foreign language has drawn the attention of many researchers throughout time. A dictionary is amongst the first things a foreign language student uses. Reading comprehension is significantly improved by the use of a dictionary, especially when this includes the way words are pronounced. We developed a assistance software for learning the Greek Language via Greeklish. Since, the basic vocabulary of a language is the basis of understanding the language itself, the dictionary proposed aims to make the basic Greek words easier to pronounce as well as to give the explanation of the word in English. The aim of this software is to provide a useful tool to learn the Greek language individually. Moreover, it aims to be involved, as an assistance tool for learning Greek as a second or foreign language.
ISSN:1826-9745