Showcasing my journey and skills through the "Assessment of Non-Native Pronunciation" project on my personal website, I aim to give you a glimpse into my capabilities and the innovative approach we took to address a real-world challenge. Here's the story and key highlights of the project:
Why This Project?
Real-World Impact: Chosen for its broad applications in language education and assessment, this project aimed to automate pronunciation evaluations for exams like TOEFL and IELTS, a necessity for international students.
Innovation: Introduced "Wave to Vector" techniques, pushing the boundaries in the field of language learning and pronunciation assessment.
My Contributions:
Research & Analysis: Deep-dived into the evolution of Computer Assisted Pronunciation Training (CAPT) and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), understanding their foundations and advancements.
Technical Implementation: Utilized advanced deep learning models, including Wav2Vec 2.0, to assess non-native pronunciation accurately. My role involved model training, fine-tuning, and evaluation to ensure high accuracy and reliability.
Solution Design: Spearheaded the development of a Goodness of Pronunciation Transformer (GOPT) model with multi-view features, showcasing my ability to innovate and implement complex AI models.
Key Takeaways:
Advanced ASR Techniques: Demonstrated my expertise in leveraging state-of-the-art ASR models for pronunciation assessment, emphasizing my skills in deep learning and natural language processing.
Impactful Innovation: My work contributed to a more objective, consistent, and automated approach to pronunciation assessment, underlining my commitment to solving real-world problems through technology.
Team Collaboration: As part of a group project, I showcased my ability to collaborate effectively, bringing together diverse skills and perspectives to achieve our project goals.
This project was not just an academic exercise; it was a stepping stone towards enhancing language learning and assessment through technology. It highlights my ability to tackle complex problems, innovate, and deliver solutions with real-world impact.
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