ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant) is a unique learning platform designed to help ELLs become more fluent in the English language. Unlike typical ELL technology programs, ELSA focuses on pronunciation and the user's accent. ELSA is available for Android and iOS and comes with a monthly subscription fee.
Users of ELSA begin by taking a five-minute assessment test which identifies the user's pronunciation proficiency and identifies which areas the user needs improvement. The app then customizes lessons to improve the user's pronunciation. The app listens to the ELL's voice and then matches what they said to the correct English pronunciation. The app will provide the user with tips to improve pronunciation, including how to form their mouth when saying the word or phrase.
ELSA is beginning to develop tools that would allow classroom teachers to input words specific to their curriculum. This sounds like a great tool for teachers to use as they work with students learning English.
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