Phonetics

New Children’s Book Stirs the Imagination With Adventures for Every Letter

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Author and retired Special Education Teacher John C. Akin delivers a whimsical tale with unique characters while helping kids learn phonetics and letter recognition.

Key Points: 
  • Author and retired Special Education Teacher John C. Akin delivers a whimsical tale with unique characters while helping kids learn phonetics and letter recognition.
  • Written for inquisitive children aged 4-7, The Alliterative Alphabet Book takes kids on a new adventure for every letter of the alphabet.
  • From funny fruits to dancing animals, kids discover the magic of every letter as they turn the pages and embark on new adventures with new friends.
  • The Alliterative Alphabet Book is perfect for young readers looking to gain a deeper understanding of the alphabet.

Evidence-Based Phonemic Awareness Program for Young Learners Unveiled by 95 Percent Group

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for proven literacy solutions, unveiled 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite™, a comprehensive program for developing awareness of speech sounds for students grades K-1. Aligned with the latest research on phonemic awareness and part of the One95™ Literacy Ecosystem™, the new suite includes core and intervention lessons, intervention tools, assessments and teacher professional learning.

Key Points: 
  • "Our new 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite is grounded in the current research on phonemic awareness, providing teachers with an evidence-based, comprehensive program that will help young learners develop a foundation for becoming proficient readers."
  • "Our new 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite is grounded in the current research on phonemic awareness, providing teachers with an evidence-based, comprehensive program that will help young learners develop a foundation for becoming proficient readers."
  • Teachers can pinpoint student skill gaps and differentiate instruction with 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite's easy-to-administer assessment, 95 Phonemic Awareness Screener for Intervention™.
  • Developed and priced for classroom purchase, an exclusive three-week free trial of 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite is available to any educator who attends the free webinar, " Introducing 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite: Shining the light on research-based phonemic awareness instruction ," on Thursday, November 2 or Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. CT. During the webinar, 95 Percent Group's Chief Academic Officer Laura Stewart and Director of Product Management Lia Ferro will discuss the latest research on the importance of phonemic awareness and how 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite was developed to build strong foundational skills that are essential to becoming successful readers.

Dr. Hanseok Ko Elected a Fellow of the International Speech Communication Association

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), a leading provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced that Dr. Hanseok Ko, BEN Co-CTO & Co-Founder Lead AI Researcher has been elected a Fellow of the International Speech Communication Association.

Key Points: 
  • Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), a leading provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced that Dr. Hanseok Ko, BEN Co-CTO & Co-Founder Lead AI Researcher has been elected a Fellow of the International Speech Communication Association.
  • Over the past three decades, Dr. Ko has established himself as a leading expert in AI, signal processing, and spoken language technology.
  • He is also the inventor of more than 70 patents (issued or pending) in the US and Korea.
  • It’s an honor to be elected a Fellow of the International Speech Communication Association and I look forward to working with the organization that has given me so much support.”
    The International Speech Communication Association is an organization to promote, in an international world-wide context, activities and exchanges in all fields related to speech communication science and technology.

Smart Greenhouse Market to increase by USD 1.20 billion during 2022-2027 | Growing requirement for fresh food to drive the growth - Technavio

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

The growing requirement for fresh food drives the growth of the smart greenhouse market.

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  • The growing requirement for fresh food drives the growth of the smart greenhouse market.
  • There is an increased demand for fresh food due to the growing urban population's rising requirement for fresh foods.
  • Hence, such factors drive the growth of the smart greenhouse market during the forecast period.
  • The high initial cost of smart greenhouse setup challenges the growth of the smart greenhouse market.

Furwee: The Next Generation of AI-Powered Interactive Education for Kids Now in Arabic!

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

As children converse with Furwee, they watch words form right on their screens, introducing them to phonetics, spelling, and reading comprehension, while simultaneously expanding their vocabulary.

Key Points: 
  • As children converse with Furwee, they watch words form right on their screens, introducing them to phonetics, spelling, and reading comprehension, while simultaneously expanding their vocabulary.
  • Children can chat with Furwee about a plethora of subjects, including pop culture, education, and even languages.
  • Furwee is not only a teacher but also a friend - its amicable persona makes it the ideal conversational buddy for kids aged four and beyond.
  • Scott Ownbey, CEO of Animatic Media, commented, "The interactive paradigm that Furwee introduces, especially now in Arabic, promises a unique blend of fun and learning.

Otr Elkalam: In the world's largest religious competition - A Saudi Opera Singer Eliminates a Voice Coach

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Al-Sharif, who performed previously at the Opera House of Oman and the Egyptian Opera House, was able, through his beautiful vocal capabilities, to present an excellent performance through his melodious adhan.

Key Points: 
  • Al-Sharif, who performed previously at the Opera House of Oman and the Egyptian Opera House, was able, through his beautiful vocal capabilities, to present an excellent performance through his melodious adhan.
  • This helped Al Sharif to eliminate his rival, who had participated in several international competitions, including the Egypt International Competition, the Algerian International Competition, and other competitions in Mauritania and Qatar.
  • Ismail performed with a pure voice and flexible tones, which was evident in his use of the maqam of Sika.
  • The competition is the largest in terms of the number of contestants and prizes that total $3.3 million.

Otr Elkalam: In the world's largest religious competition - A Saudi Opera Singer Eliminates a Voice Coach

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 27, 2023

Al-Sharif, who performed previously at the Opera House of Oman and the Egyptian Opera House, was able, through his beautiful vocal capabilities, to present an excellent performance through his melodious adhan.

Key Points: 
  • Al-Sharif, who performed previously at the Opera House of Oman and the Egyptian Opera House, was able, through his beautiful vocal capabilities, to present an excellent performance through his melodious adhan.
  • This helped Al Sharif to eliminate his rival, who had participated in several international competitions, including the Egypt International Competition, the Algerian International Competition, and other competitions in Mauritania and Qatar.
  • Ismail performed with a pure voice and flexible tones, which was evident in his use of the maqam of Sika.
  • The competition is the largest in terms of the number of contestants and prizes that total $3.3 million.

Otr Elkalam: In the Second Episode of the World's Largest Religious Competition, a Contestant Reminds Viewers of the Voice of a Famous Muezzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah

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Friday, March 24, 2023

For many viewers, Friday was associated with hearing the adhan in the voice of Sheikh Ali Ahmed Mulla, the senior muazzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

Key Points: 
  • For many viewers, Friday was associated with hearing the adhan in the voice of Sheikh Ali Ahmed Mulla, the senior muazzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
  • Contestant Mohammed Raqib Al-Hassan from Bangladesh reminded the viewers of the Grand Mosque when he raised adhan in a style similar to Sheikh Mulla's style.
  • At the recitation track, Saudi contestant Abdulaziz Hassan Al-Faqih, who has a beautiful Hijazi voice full of reverence, participated in the first round of the recitation of the Holy Quran.
  • The first-place winner in the Quran recitation track receives $800,000, while the first-place winner in the Adhan track receives $534,000.

Maqsam Introduces Groundbreaking Arabic Speech Recognition Technology

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maqsam, a leading MENA-based cloud communications company, has achieved a significant global breakthrough in the field of Arabic automatic speech recognition (ASR); also known as Speech-To-Text (STT).

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maqsam, a leading MENA-based cloud communications company, has achieved a significant global breakthrough in the field of Arabic automatic speech recognition (ASR); also known as Speech-To-Text (STT).
  • Founded by Fouad Jeryes and Sinan Taifour along with long-time industry professionals, Maqsam is a company built on a foundation of technical excellence.
  • Unlocking priceless gems between the lines, Maqsam's technology will allow businesses to convert their normal customer engagement channels into profit pipelines.
  • said Sinan Taifour, CEO of Maqsam during their live showcase at the LEAP technology expo in Riyadh.

Maqsam Introduces Groundbreaking Arabic Speech Recognition Technology

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maqsam, a leading MENA-based cloud communications company, has achieved a significant global breakthrough in the field of Arabic automatic speech recognition (ASR); also known as Speech-To-Text (STT).

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maqsam, a leading MENA-based cloud communications company, has achieved a significant global breakthrough in the field of Arabic automatic speech recognition (ASR); also known as Speech-To-Text (STT).
  • Founded by Fouad Jeryes and Sinan Taifour along with long-time industry professionals, Maqsam is a company built on a foundation of technical excellence.
  • Unlocking priceless gems between the lines, Maqsam's technology will allow businesses to convert their normal customer engagement channels into profit pipelines.
  • said Sinan Taifour, CEO of Maqsam during their live showcase at the LEAP technology expo in Riyadh.