Extending the integrated intelligent computer-assisted language learning (iiCALL) environment

Abstract

The Integrated Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (iiCALL) environment offers options to learn natural languages with the use of common working environments like Web browsers or e-mail clients. Therefore, we designed a generic data model and developed a software framework handling language learning processes and information exchanges. A corresponding prototype, implemented as Firefox plug-in, shows the applicability of the generic data model to a specific learning scenario within an iiCALL environment. For developers, the paper proves extensibility by describing the framework and the way of extending iiCALL to add new learning scenarios and functionalities.