Software Review: Cathoven Language Hub

Abstract

Cathoven Language Hub (Figure 1) is a robust digital platform designed to help ELT teachers to develop reading materials for the classrooms. It offers tools like the CATILE Analyser, CEFR Analyser, Readability Analyser, Level Adaptor, Reading Generator, Exercise Creator, IELTS Essay Checker, IELTS Rewriter and Writing Reviser. These tools help users assess text difficulty, create customised exercises and generate reading materials. While the tool under discussion possesses a range of functionalities, this paper will specifically concentrate on how educators or item developers can utilise Cathoven to create reading materials that align with their students’ CEFR levels. To this end this software review will focus on its three functions CEFR Analyzer, Level Adaptor and Exercise Creator.