Video Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxtLkFo61zI Final Year Project Alexandros Parpas Linked-In: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/alexandros-parpas-166131122 University of Sussex

1. Hi,
I’m Kato
Salut,
Je suis Kato
Hola,
Soy Kato
Ciao,
Io sono Kato
Kato is a mobile language learning application
for Android.
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2. What is Kato?
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Personal language
learning tool
Allows user to speak in
native or target language
Mobile application for
learning on-the-go

3. Project Scope
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Defined clear project
scope early
Set realistic, necessary
limitations
Researched learning
theories

4. Why is Kato important?
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Imitates talking to a
native speaker
Conducted survey
with stakeholders
90% said native speakers
were best way to learn

5. Why else is Kato important?
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Held meeting with
language teaching expert
Discussed real world
practices
Applied knowledge of
education to Kato

6. Demonstration
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7. Kato’s Development
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Text to Speech &
Voice Recognition
Live
Translation
Variety of options
for the user.

8. Future Work
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Use Google Translate API
for accuracy.
Develop test for
learning effectiveness.
Make database retrieval
more efficient.