Method and System for Automatic Generation of Adapted Content to Facilitate Reading Skill Development for Language Learners
- Author(s):
- Burstein, Jill; Sabatini, John P.; Shore, Jane R.; Ventura, Matthew
- Patent Issued:
- Aug 07, 2012
- Patent Number:
- 8,239,762
- Source:
- ETS Patent
- Document Type:
- Patent
- Family ID:
- 38575735
- Subject/Key Words:
- Patent, Active Patent, Automated Text Adaptation Tool, Language Learning, Reading Skills
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for adapting a text, for example, for generating a text appropriate for the proficiency level of a language learner, are described. An original text is received and at least one portion of the original text to adapt is identified, where the adapted text will facilitate reader comprehension. An adaptation to be applied to the at least one portion of the original text is determined. The at least one portion of the original text is analyzed based on the adaptation, the adaptation is applied to the at least one portion of the original text, and the adapted text is provided.