Comprehensive reference of terms, concepts, and technical language used in Talk Buddy and conversation practice.
Computer systems that simulate human-like conversation and responses. In Talk Buddy, AI powers the conversation partners that respond to your practice.
The conversation practice application that combines AI, speech recognition, and voice synthesis to create realistic practice scenarios.
Structured dialogue exercises designed to improve communication skills through realistic interaction with AI-powered conversation partners.
A curated collection of related scenarios organized into a learning sequence. Also called “Skill Package.”
A specific conversation practice situation with defined context, objectives, and AI character behavior.
A single practice conversation within a scenario, from start to completion.
Technology that converts spoken words into written text. Enables Talk Buddy to understand what you say during practice.
Technology that converts written text into spoken audio. Allows AI responses to be heard as voice output.
The process of generating human-like speech from text using artificial intelligence or recorded speech patterns.
The ability of a computer system to identify and process human speech input. Used for STT functionality.
The delay between input and output in audio processing. Lower latency means more natural conversation flow.
Specific configuration of TTS system that determines voice characteristics like accent, gender, and speaking style.
Advanced AI systems trained on vast amounts of text to understand and generate human-like language responses.
The amount of previous conversation that an AI model can remember and reference when generating responses.
AI parameter controlling response creativity and randomness. Lower values produce more focused responses; higher values more creative ones.
Instructions or context given to an AI model to guide its behavior and responses in a scenario.
Specific guidelines that define how an AI should behave, speak, and respond within a particular scenario role.
Configuration settings that control AI behavior, including response style, creativity, and processing approach.
Specific, measurable goals that define what skills or competencies a scenario is designed to develop.
The situational background, setting, and circumstances that frame a conversation practice exercise.
The specific identity, personality, and behavioral guidelines that define how the AI acts in a scenario.
The natural progression and structure of conversation within a practice scenario.
Rating indicating the complexity and skill requirements of a scenario (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
Standards used to evaluate performance and learning outcomes in conversation practice.
Software components that run on your own computer, providing AI, STT, or TTS functionality without internet connection.
Cloud-based services that provide AI, STT, or TTS functionality via internet connection.
Technical interface that allows Talk Buddy to communicate with external AI and speech services.
Specific network address where Talk Buddy connects to access AI or speech services.
Real-time indication of whether AI, STT, and TTS services are connected and functioning properly.
Popular local AI service that runs language models on your computer for private, offline conversation practice.
Local speech service that provides both speech recognition (STT) and voice synthesis (TTS) capabilities.
Text-based file format used for exporting and importing scenarios and practice packs in Talk Buddy.
Process of saving scenarios or practice packs to files that can be shared with others or backed up.
Process of loading scenarios or practice packs from files created by Talk Buddy exports.
Local storage system where Talk Buddy keeps all scenarios, practice packs, and user data.
Descriptive information about scenarios including title, description, difficulty, duration, and creation details.
Version identifier in export files that ensures compatibility between different Talk Buddy versions.
Structured sequence of learning experiences designed to develop specific communication competencies.
Evaluation of learning progress and skill development through conversation practice.
Educational technique of providing support that gradually decreases as learner competence increases.
Learning design where challenges increase gradually as skills develop.
Educational approach focused on demonstrating specific skills rather than completing time-based requirements.
Ongoing evaluation during learning to provide feedback and guide improvement.
Evaluation at the end of learning period to measure overall achievement and skill development.
Interpersonal and communication abilities that enhance professional effectiveness and workplace success.
Demonstrated ability to convey information effectively in various professional and personal contexts.
Ongoing learning and skill building to advance career goals and workplace effectiveness.
Specific communication techniques and strategies for successful job interviews and professional conversations.
Abilities related to effectively communicating information to groups or audiences.
Communication techniques for positive, effective interactions with clients and customers.
Specialized communication skills for managing teams, providing direction, and inspiring others.
Containerization technology that simplifies installation and running of local AI and speech services.
Use of graphics processing units to speed up AI model processing and response generation.
Authentication credential required to access online AI or speech services.
Network security system that may need configuration to allow Talk Buddy to access online services.
Network communication endpoint used by services (e.g., port 8000 for Speaches, port 11434 for Ollama).
Text file containing settings and preferences for Talk Buddy or related services.
Left-side menu in Talk Buddy providing access to different pages and functions.
Bottom area of Talk Buddy showing connection status for AI, STT, and TTS services.
Configuration interface for adjusting Talk Buddy preferences and service connections.
Interface for creating and modifying conversation practice scenarios.
Main conversation screen where users interact with AI during practice sessions.
Storage area for scenarios and practice packs that are no longer actively used but are preserved.
Measure of how relevant, appropriate, and helpful AI responses are within conversation context.
Smoothness and naturalness of dialogue progression during practice sessions.
Overall speed and responsiveness of Talk Buddy and its connected services.
Clarity and naturalness of voice synthesis and speech recognition accuracy.
Delay between user input and system response. Lower latency improves conversation naturalness.
Rate at which the system can process conversations and generate responses.
Educational approach where learners engage directly with material through practice and application.
Learning through direct experience and reflection on that experience.
Evaluation using real-world tasks and contexts similar to actual communication situations.
Educational approach where learners teach and learn from each other through collaboration.
Educational approach where learners take responsibility for their own learning pace and goals.
Process of thoughtfully considering experiences to extract learning and improve future performance.
Study of how context influences the meaning and interpretation of communication.
Examination of language use in conversation and its social and cultural implications.
Communication between people from different cultural backgrounds and contexts.
Communication through body language, tone, and other non-spoken channels.
Adjustment of communication style to match or complement the communication partner.
Alternating between different languages or communication styles within a conversation.
Detailed criteria and standards used to evaluate conversation practice performance.
Process where learners evaluate their own communication performance and progress.
Evaluation of communication skills by fellow learners or colleagues.
Collection of work samples demonstrating communication skill development over time.
Evaluation based on demonstration of skills in realistic communication situations.
Assessment activities that mirror real-world communication challenges and contexts.
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