@article {193, title = {Student modeling and ab initio language learning}, journal = {System}, volume = {31}, number = {4}, year = {2003}, pages = {519-535}, abstract = {Provides examples of student modeling techniques that have been employed in computer-assisted language learning over the past decade. Describes two systems for learning German: "German Tutor" and "Geroline." Shows how a student model can support computerized adaptive language testing for diagnostic purposes in a Web-based language learning environment that does not rely on parsing technology. (Author/VWL)}, author = {Heift, T. and Schulze, M.} }