Improving A Bilingual Leaning Material in The Three-Dimensional Space Using Google Translate

Abstract

In our paper we introduce a bilingual language learning material based on the three dimensional virtual library model (3DVLM). This is an inherent part of the virtual library project started in 2013 in the framework of the Cognitive Infocommunications (CogInfoCom) research. The current version of the 3DVLM uses the 3D features and the hypertext-based presentation capabilities of the MaxWhere Seminar System. The latter is especially important because our material is based on web technology and organized so that it is going to be a scale-free network of interconnected nodes. First, we would like to provide a short overview on the virtual library in general, then introduce the organization and structure of the bilingual language learning material we have developed to support English language learning for Hungarian learners at an advanced level. The learning material is based on selected passages from classical literary works, presented both in English and in Hungarian, which we think may improve both English language skills and cultural awareness of language learners through the background knowledge they acquire. In order to check and test the bilingual language learning material we used the Google Translate service which proved to be a very efficient tool for both improving the learning material and deepening the language learning process.