2017 INTERSPEECH INTERSPEECH 2017

Measuring Encoding Efficiency in Swedish and English Language Learner Speech Production

Abstract

We use n-gram language models to investigate how far language approximates an optimal code for human communication in terms of Information Theory [1], and what differences there are between Learner proficiency levels. Although the language of lower level learners is simpler, it is less optimal in terms of information theory, and as a consequence more difficult to process.

🌉 Interdisciplinary Bridge — Interdisciplinary and Machine Learning and Mathematics & Optimization
🧭 Keyword Pioneer — encoding efficiency
🐣 Hot Topic Early Bird — information theory
🐝 Cross-Pollinator — Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Data Science & Analytics, Deep Learning, Healthcare & Medicine, Interdisciplinary, Knowledge & Reasoning, Machine Learning, Mathematics & Optimization, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Robotics, Security & Privacy, Speech & Audio