ELSA's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pronunciation recognition and scoring technology, ELSA API, will be integrated into iSmart Education's digital product system. This solution will help detect errors, accurately score pronunciation, provide detailed feedback, and suggest real-time practice exercises. This will support students in improving their speaking skills, an area often underdeveloped in current general English programs.
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ELSA Corp and iSmart Education sign a partnership agreement to promote the application of AI in English language teaching and learning on 18/7. Photo: iSmart |
ELSA Corp and iSmart Education sign a partnership agreement to promote the application of AI in English language teaching and learning on 18/7. Photo: iSmart
iSmart Education is a pioneer in Vietnam in integrating English into subjects like math and science through digital lessons. The partnership with ELSA promises to expand the smart learning ecosystem, creating a natural, effective, and practical English learning experience.
At the signing ceremony, Ms. Van Dinh Hong Vu, CEO of ELSA Corp, emphasized that learning should not only be effective but also engaging, interactive, and tailored to each student. "I believe that ELSA and iSmart share the same vision of helping Vietnamese students learn English well and use it confidently in their lives," Ms. Vu said.
Sharing the same view, Mr. Nguyen Tien Trinh, CEO of iSmart Education, considered this an important step in the company's strategy of developing academically rich classrooms with deep technology integration. "We are building a smart learning environment where technology provides comprehensive support: from digital lessons and learning management to personalized learning journeys. Integrating the ELSA Speak pronunciation solution into our ecosystem demonstrates our commitment to investing, innovating, and enhancing the learning value for our users," Mr. Trinh said.
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Mr. Will Polese, Global Vice President of Business at ELSA Corp, speaks at the signing ceremony. Photo: iSmart |
Mr. Will Polese, Global Vice President of Business at ELSA Corp, speaks at the signing ceremony. Photo: iSmart
In the long term, both parties aim to bring educational technology to students in remote and disadvantaged areas, bridging the knowledge gap and promoting proactive English learning, using the language as a tool for personal development.
During the event, Mr. Will Polese, Global Vice President of Business at ELSA, expressed his hope that this collaboration will help millions of Vietnamese students practice speaking English naturally and effectively, opening up opportunities for global integration.
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Students in an English class using technology with iSmart Education. Photo: iSmart |
Students in an English class using technology with iSmart Education. Photo: iSmart
The partnership between the two companies is expected to become a model for applying AI to English speaking skill instruction in Vietnam. This is also a strategic step towards realizing the goal of making English a second language in the general education system, a crucial factor in the process of international integration.
Thai Anh
