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One-Topic-Doesn't-Fit-All: Transcreating Reading Comprehension Test for Personalized Learning

arXiv — cs.CL•Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
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The study conducted in South Korea focused on enhancing reading comprehension in EFL learners through personalized learning. By utilizing OpenAI's gpt-4o, researchers developed a structured content transcreation pipeline that generated reading passages and comprehension questions tailored to students' interests, based on the RACE-C dataset. A controlled experiment demonstrated that students using these personalized materials exhibited improved comprehension and motivation retention compared to those who learned with non-personalized content. This approach underscores the potential of personalized learning to engage students more effectively, suggesting that aligning educational resources with individual interests can lead to better learning outcomes.
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