Design and Evaluation of a Software Tool for Foreign Language Learning

Abstract

This paper addresses the design and evaluation of a software tool that supports foreign-language learning through multimedia content, adaptive practice, and learner analytics. The practical motivation is twofold: first, many CALL (computer-assisted language learning) systems underutilise empirically grounded design principles educational psychology and usability engineering; second, despite widespread interest in gamification, spaced practice, and pronunciation feedback, many tools lack transparent quality models and rigorous evaluation protocols aligned with educational outcomes.