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In English speaking countries like the US or the UK, children learn the language through great stories and innovative learning experiences. On the other hand, in Asian countries, learning is based on vocabulary memorization, grammar rules, and stringent tests, which only increase the stress and frustration among the children toward the English language. Seoul-based iPortfolio offers Spindle Books™, an AI-enabled eTextbook platform that transforms print books into a digital format with multimedia features for engaging English learning experiences. “Enabled with digitally-optimized reading that helps children acquire linguistic skills easily, we help schools and private English training centers guide learners in acquiring English in a natural, fun-filled way using gamification,” says Robert S. Kim, CEO of iPortfolio.
iPortfolio has designed a language training methodology called Multi-Dimension Reading (MDR) that comprises five reading stages. In the warm-up stage (the first step in the learning journey), learner is familiarized with the vocabulary in the book. “We extract all the headwords from the book automatically and match them with a picture dictionary to formulate a game,” adds Robert. Then follows the ‘listen up’ phase where the learner can listen to the book in British or American accent. In this stage the words are automatically hidden, leaving only the illustrations visible. When the learners hear the vocabulary in the audio, they try to understand the story and develop self-awareness that enhances metacognition. With the ability to regulate audio speed, they can get a better grasp of the words.
We extract all the headwords from the book automatically and match them with a picture dictionary to formulate a game
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