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Computer-assisted pronunciation training (CAPT), Second language (L2) pronunciation, Automatic speech recognition (ASR), Text-to-speech (TTS), Autonomous learning, Automatic assessment tools, Learning environments, Mobile learning game, Minimal pairs
Netherlands, Spain

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Employment (4)

Radboud University Nijmegen: Nijmegen, Gederland, NL

2024-01-01 to present | Assistant Professor (Department of Language and Communication)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Radboud University Nijmegen: Nijmegen, Gederland, NL

2021-01-01 to 2023-12-31 | Postdoc (Centre for Language and Speech Technology)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

University of Valladolid: Valladolid, ES

2020-10-14 to 2021-02-28 | Lecturer (Department of Computer Science)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

University of Valladolid: Valladolid, ES

2016-09-01 to 2020-09-30 | Predoctoral Fellow (Department of Computer Science)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Education and qualifications (3)

Universidad de Valladolid: Valladolid, Castilla y León, ES

2015-10-20 to 2020-09-30 | PhD in Computer Science (Department of Computer Science)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Universidad de Valladolid: Valladolid, Castilla y León, ES

2014-09-10 to 2016-05-04 | MS in Computer Engineering (Department of Computer Science)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Universidad de Valladolid: Valladolid, Castilla y León, ES

2009-09-29 to 2014-07-10 | Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (Computer Science)
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Professional activities (2)

ECA-SIMM: Valladolid, ES

2015-06-01 to present | Research Associate (Department of Computer Science)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

University of Valladolid: Valladolid, Valladolid, ES

2022-12-21 to 2022-12-21 | ASR technology, past, present and future. Master's Degree in Computer Engineering (Department of Computer Science)
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Funding (5)

Building a Benchmark Evaluation Dataset for Automatic Dutch Child Reading Diagnostics

2024-06 to 2024-12 | Grant
Radboud University Nijmegen (Nijmegen, NL)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Responsible AI for Voice Diagnostics

2024-01 to 2028-12 | Grant
Dutch Research Council (The Hague, NL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

NGF.1607.22.013

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Cristian Tejedor-García

CLS Small Research Grant

2024-01 to 2024-12 | Grant
Radboud University Nijmegen (Nijmegen, NL)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Predoctoral short-term fellowship

2019-08 to 2019-11 | Grant
Universidad de Valladolid (Valladolid, ES)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Predoctoral research fellowship

2016-09 to 2020-09 | Grant
University of Valladolid (Valladolid, ES)
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Works (45)

Investigating Further Fine-tuning Wav2vec2.0 in Low Resource Settings for Enhancing Children Speech Recognition and Word-level Reading Diagnosis

AAS Workshop 2025 – Automatic Assessment of Atypical Speech
2025-03-05 | Conference paper
Contributors: Lingyun Gao; Cristian Tejedor-García; Catia Cucchiarini; Helmer Strik
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Enhancing Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training (CAPT) with Hybrid and End-to-End Children ASR Models

Proc. 5th International Symposium on Applied Phonetics (ISAPh 2024)
2024-10-01 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Aditya Kamlesh Parikh; Cristian Tejedor-García; Helmer Strik; Catia Cucchiarini
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Finetuning Large Pretrained Phonetic ASR Models for Reading Miscue Detection in Primary School

Proc. 5th International Symposium on Applied Phonetics (ISAPh 2024)
2024-10-01 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Lingyun Gao; Cristian Tejedor-García; Louis ten Bosch; Helmer Strik; Catia Cucchiarini
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Scenario of Use Scheme: Threat Modelling for Speaker Privacy Protection in the Medical Domain

4th Symposium on Security and Privacy in Speech Communication
2024-09-06 | Conference paper
Contributors: Mehtab Ur Rahman; Martha Larson; Louis ten Bosch; Cristian Tejedor-García
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Innovative Speech-Based Deep Learning Approaches for Parkinson’s Disease Classification: A Systematic Review

Applied Sciences
2024-09-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Lisanne van Gelderen; Cristian Tejedor-García
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Reading Miscue Detection in Primary School through Automatic Speech Recognition

Interspeech 2024
2024-09-01 | Conference paper
Contributors: Lingyun Gao; Cristian Tejedor-Garcia; Helmer Strik; Catia Cucchiarini
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Comparative Analysis of State-of-the-Art Automatic Speech Recognition Systems for Transcribing Medical Consultation Audio Recordings

Supporting Health by Technology 13th Conference (HealthByTech), May 30 & 31, 2024, Groningen (The Netherlands)
2024-05-30 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Cristian Tejedor-García; Henk van den Heuvel; Arjan van Hessen; Sandra van Dulmen; Toine Pieters
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An Innovative Methodology Utilizing AI-based Automatic Speech Recognition for Transcribing Dutch Patient-Provider Consultation Recordings

Zenodo
2024-04-26 | Conference paper
Contributors: Cristian Tejedor-García; Henk van den Heuvel; Arjan van Hessen; Sandra van Dulmen; Toine Pieters
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Comparing Modular and End-To-End Approaches in ASR for Well-Resourced and Low-Resourced Languages

ICNLSP 2023
2023-12 | Conference paper
Contributors: Aditya Parikh; Louis ten Bosch; Cristian Tejedor-García; Henk van den Heuvel
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Automatic Speech Recognition of Dutch Child Speech for Language Learning Applications

The 33rd Meeting of Computational Linguistics in The Netherlands (CLIN 33)
2023-09-23 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Cristian Tejedor-García
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Alzheimer Disease Classification through ASR-based Transcriptions: Exploring the Impact of Punctuation and Pauses

INTERSPEECH 2023
2023-08-20 | Conference paper
Contributors: Lucía Gómez-Zaragozá; Simone Wills; Cristian Tejedor-Garcia; Javier Marín-Morales; Mariano Alcañiz; Helmer Strik
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Automatic Assessment of Oral Reading Accuracy for Reading Diagnostics

INTERSPEECH 2023
2023-08-20 | Conference paper
Contributors: Bo Molenaar; Cristian Tejedor-Garcia; Catia Cucchiarini; Helmer Strik
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Enhancing ASR-Based Educational Applications: Peer Evaluation of Non-Native Child Speech

9th Workshop on Speech and Language Technology in Education (SLaTE)
2023-08-18 | Conference paper
Contributors: Simone Wills; Cristian Tejedor-Garcia; Catia Cucchiarini; Helmer Strik
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Automatic Speech Recognition of Non-Native Child Speech for Language Learning Applications

Symposium on Languages, Applications and Technologies (SLATE 2023)
2023-06 | Conference paper
Contributors: Simone Wills; Yu Bai; Cristian Tejedor-García; Catia Cucchiarini; Helmer Strik
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ASR-based Alzheimer's Disease Detection using Spoken Digital Healthcare Assistant Interactions

CILIDi
2023-05-05 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Cristian Tejedor-García
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Automatic Speech Recognition-based Dutch Language Learning Games in Primary Education

CILIDi
2023-05-04 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Cristian Tejedor-García
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Automatic pronunciation assessment vs. automatic speech recognition: A study of conflicting conditions for L2-English

Language Learning & Technology
2023-03-13 | Journal article
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Towards an Open-Source Dutch Speech Recognition System for the Healthcare Domain

Proceedings of the Language Resources and Evaluation Conference
2022 | Conference paper
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https://aclanthology.org/2022.lrec-1.110

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Cristian Tejedor-García

Design Principles of an Automatic Speech Recognition Functionality in a User-centric Signed and Spoken Language Translation System

Computational Linguistics in the Netherlands Journal
2022-12-22 | Journal article
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Improving Spanish L1 learners' perception and production of Estonian vowels with the CAPT tool Estoñol: a pilot study

ISAPh 2022: 4th International Symposium on Applied Phonetics
2022-09-15 | Conference abstract
Contributors: Katrin Leppik; Cristian Tejedor-García; Eva Liina Asu; Pärtel Lippus
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Improving Spanish L1 learners' perception and production of Estonian vowels

ISAPh 2022, 4th International Symposium on Applied Phonetics
2022-09-14 | Conference paper
Contributors: Katrin Leppik; Cristian Tejedor-García; Eva Liina Asu; Pärtel Lippus
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Exploring automating accuracy assessment of children's oral reading

CLIN32: The 32nd Meeting of Computational Linguistics in The Netherlands
2022-06-17 | Conference abstract
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Challenges on the Promising Road to Automatic Speech Recognition of Privacy-Sensitive Dutch Doctor-Patient Consultation Recordings

2022-05-04 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Design and Evaluation of Mobile Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training Tools for Second Language Learning: a Ph. D. Thesis Overview

IberSPEECH 2020
2021 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Performance Comparison of Specific and General-Purpose ASR Systems for Pronunciation Assessment of Japanese Learners of Spanish

IberSPEECH 2020
2021 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

AUTOMATIC SPEECH RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY AND READING SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

ICERI2021 Proceedings
2021-11-08 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

An ASR-Based Tutor for Learning to Read: How to Optimize Feedback to First Graders

Speech and Computer
2021-09 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9783030878016
Part of ISBN: 9783030878023
Part of ISSN: 0302-9743
Part of ISSN: 1611-3349
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Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) Systems Applied to Pronunciation Assessment of L2 Spanish for Japanese Speakers

Applied Sciences
2021-07 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Cristian Tejedor-García; Valentín Cardeñoso-Payo; David Escudero-Mancebo
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Using Challenges to Enhance a Learning Game for Pronunciation Training of English as a Second Language

IEEE Access
2020 | Journal article
Contributors: Cristian Tejedor-Garcia; David Escudero-Mancebo; Valentin Cardenoso-Payo; Cesar Gonzalez-Ferreras
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Design and Evaluation of Mobile Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training Tools for Second Language Learning

2020-09-30 | Dissertation or Thesis
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Cristian Tejedor-García

DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF TWO MOBILE COMPUTER-ASSISTED PRONUNCIATION TRAINING TOOLS TO FAVOR AUTONOMOUS PRONUNCIATION TRAINING OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

2020-07 | Conference paper
Contributors: Cristian Tejedor-Garcia; Valentin Cardeñoso-Payo; David Escudero-Mancebo
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Assessing Pronunciation Improvement in Students of English Using a Controlled Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Tool

IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies
2020-04-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Cristian Tejedor-Garcia; David Escudero-Mancebo; Enrique Camara-Arenas; Cesar Gonzalez-Ferreras; Valentin Cardenoso-Payo
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Estonol, a computer-assisted pronunciation training tool for spanish l1 speakers to improve the pronunciation and perception of Estonian vowels

Eesti ja Soome-Ugri Keeleteaduse Ajakiri
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85078788920

Part of ISBN:

22281339 17368987

Contributors: Leppik, K.; Tejedor-García, C.
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Design and evaluation of a mobile application for second language pronunciation training based on minimal Pairs,Diseño y Evaluación de una Aplicación Móvil para el Entrenamiento de la Pronunciación de Lengua Extranjera Basada en Técnicas de Pares Mínimos

CEUR Workshop Proceedings
2018 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85057619651

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16130073

Contributors: Tejedor-García, C.
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Improving Pronunciation of Spanish as a Foreign Language for L1 Japanese Speakers with Japañol CAPT Tool

Proc. IberSPEECH 2018
2018 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Japañol: a mobile application to help improving Spanish pronunciation by Japanese native speakers

Proc. IberSPEECH 2018
2018 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Uso De Pares Mínimos En Herramientas Para La Práctica De La Pronunciación Del Español Como Lengua Extranjera

Revista de la Asociación Europea de Profesores de Español. El español por el mundo
2018 | Journal article
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Japañol, a Computer Assisted Pronunciation Tool for Japanese Students of Spanish Based on Minimal Pairs

2nd International Symposium on Applied Phonetics
2018-09-14 | Conference abstract
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Evaluating the Efficiency of Synthetic Voice for Providing Corrective Feedback in a Pronunciation Training Tool Based on Minimal Pairs

Workshop on Speech and Language Technology in Education, SLaTE
2017 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Improving L2 Production with a Gamified Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training Tool, TipTopTalk!

IberSPEECH 2016: IX Jornadas en Tecnologías del Habla and the V Iberian SLTech Workshop events
2016 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Measuring pronunciation improvement in users of CAPT tool TipTopTalk!

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the International Speech Communication Association, INTERSPEECH
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84994385975

Part of ISBN:

19909772 2308457X

Contributors: Tejedor-García, C.; Escudero-Mancebo, D.; Cámara-Arenas, E.; González-Ferreras, C.; Cardeñoso-Payo, V.
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TipTopTalk! Mobile application for speech training using minimal pairs and gamification

IberSPEECH 2016: IX Jornadas en Tecnologías del Habla and the V Iberian SLTech Workshop events
2016 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

TipTopTalk!: A game to improve the perception and production of L2 sounds

Abstracts of New Sounds Aarhus, 8th International Conference on Second Language Speech
2016 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Implementation and test of a serious game based on minimal pairs for pronunciation training

Workshop on Speech and Language Technology in Education, SLaTE
2015 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

Playing around Minimal Pairs to improve pronunciation training

IFCASL 2015
2015 | Conference paper
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Cristian Tejedor-García

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