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Project ID:

EDUC02301

Echo Me

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Category:

Education

Inventors:

Nawal Zahidah Binti Razak @ Hashim, Joanna Bunga Noah

Institution/Company:

Southern University College

Invention Description/ Abstract:

Developing language anxiety in one’s pursuit of learning a second language is not uncommon. Language anxiety can negatively impact a learner’s performance subsequently leading to actions that contribute to the failure in gaining proficiency. This occurrence is observed in English classrooms where second or foreign language learners stumble especially when they have to speak in English. In order to help students to overcome language anxiety in acquisition of English proficiency and to enable them to be independent learners, the idea of “Echo Me” was generated. This AI-powered "emotional echo system" is designed to help users improve their speech patterns by analysing and reflecting their speech in real-time and focusing on reducing language anxiety. “Echo Me” would identify signs of language anxiety, such as higher pitch, faster speech pace, and hesitations. It then provides real-time feedback by echoing back a corrected version of the user’s speech using their own voice. This novel and unique concept hopes to bring about a reformation in English education, alongside supporting SDG’s 4th goal of quality education.

Invention Technical Description

Echo Me: AI-Powered App for Language Anxiety

Echo Me is an app designed to help people speak better and deal with language anxiety. It has many features to improve speech skills, boost confidence, and make talking easier.

One key feature of Echo Me is its Real-Time Speech Analysis, which continuously monitors speech patterns and detects signs of anxiety, like fast speech, hesitations, or changes in pitch. The app gives immediate feedback, helping users fix these issues as they practice.

With Emotional Echo Feedback, the app plays back a corrected version of the user’s speech, showing them how to improve their tone, speed, and clarity. The feedback is personalised to the user's specific challenges, making learning more effective.

The Personalised Practice feature allows users to customise their practice sessions, focusing on areas like slowing down or controlling pitch. The app tracks progress over time, so users can see how much they've improved.

For advanced users, Echo Me offers Advanced Level Feedback, which helps refine tone and expression, making speech more natural and confident.

In the app, the homepage lets users quickly access practice tools, speech scenarios, and progress tracking. The recording pages let users record their voice, listen to it again, save it, or submit it for feedback.

Before using Echo Me, the Scores & Results page shows how well users are doing in areas like clarity, speed, and confidence. This helps users see where they need to improve. The Detailed Feedback page gives personalized advice on how to get better.

The Headphone page uses AI to create improved versions of users' speech, which they can listen to and practice with. After using Echo Me, users see better scores and get more feedback on the Scores & Results page.

The Library page stores all recordings so users can review and track their progress. The Tools & Features page offers helpful tools like speech analyzers and guided lessons. The Advanced Analysis feature gives deeper insights into speech patterns.

The Progress page shows how users’ skills and confidence improve over time. Echo Me uses AI and emotional insights to help people speak clearly and confidently, making communication easier.

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