Using the Echo Room

The Echo Room helps students practice pronunciation and recall by repeating target phrases. Each activity provides references, guides, and instant AI feedback to refine speaking skills.

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Understanding the Echo Room

The Echo Room contains five key elements:

1. Target Phrase – The phrase that needs to be articulated clearly.
2. Image Prompt – A visual representation that reinforces the meaning of the phrase.
3. Voice References – Both male and female recordings for pronunciation reference.
4. Phonetic Guide – A visual pronunciation breakdown with key tips.
5. Record Button – Used to record and submit your own attempt.

Breaking Down the Phonetic Guide

The Phonetic Guide provides a visual reference to help you pronounce target phrases more accurately.
It uses analogy and English-like words to show how the sounds should be formed.

In addition, the guide also includes Key Tips that explain:
- How the phrase is commonly used in context.
- When and where the phrase is most appropriate.

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How to Use the Echo Room

1. Listen to the male and female reference voices to hear how the phrase should sound.
2. Review the phonetic guide for tips on articulation and pronunciation.
3. Click the Record button to echo the phrase aloud.
4. Receive AI Feedback – The system evaluates your audio and highlights areas for improvement.
5. Playback & Compare – Listen to your own recording, compare it against the reference audio, and refine your speech.
6. Try Again until you are satisfied with your pronunciation.
7. Once confident, click Next to proceed to the next phrase.

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Troubleshooting

Here are some common issues you might encounter and how to resolve them:

1. Audio not working

   • Sometimes due to system issues, the audio may not load properly.
   • ✅ Solution: Refresh the page and try again.

2. Feedback not processing

   • During periods of system overload, the AI feedback may fail to process your audio.
   • ✅ Solution: Re-record and try again.