Innovative Software to Efficiently Learn English Through Extensive Reading and Personalized Vocabulary Acquisition

Abstract

This paper introduces innovative software for efficient English language learning that incorporates machine learning and natural language processing techniques to personalize the vocabulary acquisition process for English language learners. The software was designed to enhance extensive reading by generating English language learning materials for learners based on their interests and proficiency levels. The software begins by administering a brief and straightforward vocabulary test to learners. The test is used to identify words that may be unknown to the learners from 12,000 words. The machine-learning algorithm identifies words that are most likely to be unknown to the learner based on their test performance. The software then prompts the learner to select a topic of interest such as science or music. Thereafter, the software generates personalized English language learning materials for the learner, which contain texts with specific vocabulary related to the selected topic. The material is generated using ChatGPT. The software highlights unknown words in the text, which the learner can check using a dictionary. The software then generates new material incorporating the unknown words that the learner has checked, ensuring that the learner is exposed to a wide vocabulary in his area of interest. This process is repeated multiple times with the software generating new materials and incorporating new words that the learner has checked, thereby facilitating the efficient acquisition of new vocabulary. Through this process, the learners can engage in extensive reading, enabling them to read more in English and develop their reading skills, while simultaneously acquiring new vocabulary related to their interests. The innovative approach of the software in English language learning offers a personalized, adaptive, and efficient approach to extensive reading. This can help learners improve their English proficiency by reading in a manner tailored to their interests and proficiency levels.