Bilingual Learning Using Multimedia Systems Based on Sindhi and English Pronunciation

Zeeshan Bhatti; Sayed Majid Ali Shah; Shahneela Pitafi; Anwar Saeed Qureshi

Author(s)

Zeeshan Bhatti University of Sindh,Jamshoro, Pakistan

Sayed Majid Ali Shah University of Sindh,Jamshoro, Pakistan

Shahneela Pitafi University of Sindh,Jamshoro, Pakistan

Anwar Saeed Qureshi University of Sindh,Jamshoro, Pakistan

Abstract

It is a well-known fact that the best way of learning new information is visual; using images, animations, and audiovisuals, rather than reading plain text. In this paper, a Bilingual Learning (BL) methodology has been introduced to support the non-native speakers to learn the Sindhi language with appropriate pronunciation and understand the meaning also. Multimedia based Bilingual Learning is for Sindhi and English language, cover the four basic areas of learning; Alphabet, Numbers, Sentences, Vocabulary. These areas are further classified into subcategory with each objective principle is elaborated in three ways using Translation, Transliteration, Pronunciation (Phonetic properties), which assists to build the complete Bilingual Learning platform using Multimedia for the people belonging to different regions and different languages. The intention for undertaking this research work is to develop a mobile application for individuals whose native language is not Sindhi. The mobile app will easily be compatible and usable on smartphones and conventional tablets with android operating systems. The application includes learning of Sindhi Alphabets, Numbers, Vocabulary, Phrases/Proverbs and conversation of basic sentences spoken frequently in everyday language. Through this application, the aim is to guide and teach the non-Sindhi speaker how to pronounce each letter, characters, phrases, and sentences in the Sindhi language with their meaning.

Publication Details

Page(s) 39-46

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of Information & Communication Technology (JICT), Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Year: 2020

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