Gardenia Speech Collection - Non Native French - France

Study overview

Record non-native French speech to improve voice-assistant technology. Participants follow supplied guidance and capture short wake-up phrases and scripted utterances that resemble everyday voice-assistant interactions. The project is intended to capture a range of non-native French accents. Each participant completes the task remotely from France in a quiet indoor environment.

Recording task

• Record short French wake-up phrases and scripted utterances.
• Use a mobile phone.
• Record with a wired headset or the device microphone.
• Work in a quiet indoor environment.
• Follow the provided recording guidelines.
• Submit a complete set of assets for quality review.

Recording quality

• Speak the scripted French phrases clearly.
• Keep the recording environment quiet and indoors.
• Use either a wired headset or the phone microphone.
• Complete every required phrase before submitting.
• Follow the supplied instructions for voice-assistant utterances.
• Review the recording set for missing items before delivery.
• Wait for quality-assurance review and address any feedback provided.

Eligibility

• Age 18 or older.
• Resident of France.
• First language is not French.
• Fluent in French.
• Able to use a mobile phone.
• Able to record in a quiet indoor space.
• Able to complete the recording remotely from within France.

Acceptance and data handling

• Compensation is tied to a fully completed and accepted recording set.
• Quality assurance reviews each submission before payment.
• Participants receive feedback after the quality check.
• The listed payment timing begins after acceptance.
• The description says collected data remains confidential and is not used for advertising or distribution.

Time and compensation

• Estimated completion time is about 30 minutes.
• Compensation is $33 for fully completed and accepted assets.
• Payment may be issued through PayPal or an electronic gift card.
• Every submission is checked by quality assurance.
• Feedback is provided after the quality check.
• PayPal payments are described as arriving 10–15 business days after acceptance.
• Electronic gift cards are described as arriving 7–10 business days after acceptance.