JP2017191151A - Foreign language learning system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a programmer side to divide a word into a plurality of clusters at memorable parts, to display the divided clusters in succession at intervals and to produce pronunciation, and enable a learner to efficiently learn by using vision and hearing regardless of a method for dividing one foreign language into conventional syllables or of minimum pronunciation units.SOLUTION: A foreign language learning system comprises: a user's PC and a portable terminal capable of Internet communication; a server communicating with a user contracted through the PC or the portable terminal; a learning program installed in the server in which the learning program divides words of a foreign language to learn into a plurality of clusters (blocks); a voice circuit section reproducing pronunciation every block; a display circuit section; a delay circuit section; a determination circuit section determining whether or not spellings of the words of the foreign language match spellings inputted by a learner from a keyboard; and a control section controlling the above.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a system capable of efficiently learning using a personal computer or mobile terminal of a learner who can connect a foreign language such as English or French to the Internet, and in particular, dividing a word into a PC or a mobile terminal. In addition to displaying by color, the pronunciation of the divided words can be reproduced, using visual and auditory senses, and by using knowledge of cognitive science, foreign languages that can be clearly stored in the minds of consumers It is intended to provide a learning system.

As a foreign language learning system, there are a word learning device, an interactive learning system, and a word learning program disclosed in Patent Document 1. In the invention of Patent Document 1, for example, a word of “tremendous” is classified by a phrase that is an original English classification method of “tre” “men” “dous”, or “t” “re” "," "N," and "dous".

Japanese Patent No. 4914808

  However, in the invention of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the method is to classify in English original clauses, it is not classified according to the ability of the learner, so when the learner is a beginner, the number of characters is large. There was a problem that it was difficult to remember. In addition, when the learner is an advanced learner, there is a problem that the division is too fine for efficient learning.

On the other hand, when dividing by the minimum pronunciation unit, there is a problem that the division becomes too fine and is too easy for the advanced person, and it takes a long time to learn the whole, and the useless learning time is increased.

Therefore, the present invention is an improvement and removal in view of the above-described problems, and the program creator side remembers regardless of the method of distinguishing one foreign language by the conventional syllable and the minimum pronunciation unit. A foreign country that is divided into multiple chunks at easy-to-use locations, and the divided chunks are displayed sequentially with a time difference, and pronunciation is generated so that learners can learn efficiently using visual and auditory senses. It is intended to provide a language learning system.

The means of claim 1 adopted by the present invention in order to solve the above-mentioned problem is that a user's PC or mobile terminal capable of Internet communication and a server that communicates with the user contracted through the PC and mobile terminal A learning program installed on the server, wherein the learning program divides a foreign language word to be learned into a plurality of blocks (blocks) and reproduces the pronunciation of each block; The unvoiced sound is displayed in green, the first accent part is displayed in red, etc. according to the purpose, and the second accent part is displayed as an underbar. The display circuit part displays the word for each divided block. A delay circuit that displays the time difference and plays back the pronunciation, spelling of foreign words, and learner keyboard A determination circuit whether the spelling entered matches from a foreign language learning system, characterized in that a control unit for controlling them.

The means of claim 2 adopted by the present invention is that foreign languages are classified and recorded according to fields such as animal series, vehicle series, fruit series, etc., and the learner looks at the picture displayed on the PC or mobile terminal. 2. The foreign language learning system according to claim 1, wherein the divided words are combined into a single word.

The means of claim 3 adopted by the present invention has a storage box at each stage for storing words determined to be mastered by the learning system, and each storage box can be opened only after a predetermined period. In each memory box, when the learner inputs the spelling with the keyboard, it is determined whether or not this is correct. If it is correct, it is automatically stored in the next memory box, and if it is incorrect, it returns to the original memory box. This is a foreign language learning system that applies the long-term memory theory of cognitive science so that when you clear the memory box, you can completely settle into memory.

The means of claim 4 adopted by the present invention invites other users on the list of developing countries besides the subscriber user as a privilege when the number of words recorded in the storage box at the final stage exceeds a predetermined number The foreign language learning system according to claim 3, wherein the foreign language learning system can be used.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the user who is a learner makes a use contract with the program creator and obtains the right to access the server. Then, the learner accesses the server from his / her PC or portable terminal, and selects one of the learning programs according to his / her ability and purpose. Examples of the learning program include a junior high student program, a beginner program, a middle / advanced program, and the like. By selecting the program, foreign words (words) recorded in the selected program are sequentially displayed on the learner's PC or portable terminal.
This foreign language is divided into predetermined blocks (blocks), unvoiced sounds are displayed in green, the first accent part is displayed in red, etc., and the second accent part is displayed in underbars. Is displayed. Block classification is performed by the program creator. This is because if it is left to the user, it will be too subdivided and will be inefficient for middle and advanced players and will take a long time.
The classified words are sequentially displayed on the screen of the learner's PC or mobile terminal with a time difference of 0.75 seconds or the like.
The learner learns pronunciation and spelling, Japanese semantic content and parts of speech while watching this screen.
For example, the learner repeatedly learns the displayed word three times and then tests whether or not the word is remembered. If the test passes, NO. 1 is stored in the storage box. In this test, the learner inputs a foreign language spelling from the learner's PC or the keyboard of the portable terminal, and if the words match, the test is accepted.
That is, the learner can select and learn a learning program that has been divided in advance according to his / her ability, and efficient learning is possible.

  According to the invention of claim 2, the learning program is classified and recorded for each field such as animal series, vehicle series, etc., and the learner looks at the picture displayed in the selected program, and the word corresponding to the picture. Is completed by combining the divided words to learn.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, there are a plurality of storage boxes for storing words determined to be mastered by the determination circuit of the learning system. These storage boxes cannot be opened until a predetermined period has elapsed. This is based on the field of cognitive science. In each storage box, when the learner inputs the spelling with the keyboard, it is determined whether or not this is correct. If it is correct, it is automatically stored in the next storage box, and if it is incorrect, it returns to the original storage box. When 15 weeks have passed since the storage in the first storage box and the final storage box is cleared, it is possible to completely fix the storage box. This is an application of the long-term memory theory of cognitive science. In the present invention, this long-term memory theory of cognitive science is applied to a foreign language learning system.

According to the invention of claim 4, when the number of words recorded in the storage box at the final stage exceeds a predetermined number, it is possible to invite other users on the list of developing countries in addition to the contractor user as a privilege. ing.
As a result, users who are listed on the list of developing countries can also learn foreign languages for free.

It is a schematic front view which shows the component apparatus concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the learning program which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is drawing which shows each division state of the foreign language concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is drawing which shows the unvoiced sound and accent part of the foreign language which concern on one embodiment of this invention. It is drawing which shows the example of the series of the learning program which concerns on one embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the computer includes a personal computer PC 1 capable of Internet communication owned by an individual, a mobile terminal 2, a server 3, and a learning program 4 installed in the server 3. The user who is a learner makes a use contract with the program creator and obtains the right to access the server. An ID and PW are assigned to the access right, and the user accesses the server 3 at his or her convenience and turns on the learning program 4 shown in the block circuit diagram of FIG. As the learning program 4, for example, a plurality of programs according to purposes such as a junior high school student program 5, a beginner program 6, or a middle / advanced program 7 are installed. The learning program 4 includes a control unit 8 that controls the whole, an audio circuit unit 9, a display circuit unit 10, a delay circuit unit 11, and a determination circuit unit 12.

In the voice circuit unit 9, a foreign language word is divided into blocks (blocks) consisting of a plurality of characters in advance by the program creator, and the pronunciation for each of the divided blocks is recorded. The display circuit unit 10 displays characters for each of the divided blocks. The delay circuit unit 11 displays and reproduces these character display and sound reproduction at intervals of 0.75 seconds for each block.
The learning program 4 is also provided with a determination circuit unit 12 for determining whether or not a foreign language word selected by a user who is a learner has been stored. This determination circuit unit 12 is for determining whether or not the word that the user who is a learner has acquired is accurately stored, and the spelling input by the user from the keyboard of the PC 1 or the portable terminal 2. It compares the spelling of the word installed in advance and determines its correctness.

Furthermore, the learning program 4 is NO. 1-NO. It has 5 storage boxes up to 5. NO. The memory box 1 is for storing a word that has been determined to be acceptable by the determination circuit unit 12. Each of these storage boxes cannot be opened (accessed) until a predetermined period has elapsed. This is based on cognitive science, and is a mechanism that tests the establishment of human memory every certain period and ensures it. This will be described later.

Next, the foreign language learning method of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the learner accesses the server 3 from his / her PC 1 or portable terminal 2 and selects one of the learning programs according to his / her ability and purpose. It is natural to input the ID and password when accessing the server 3. Depending on the selected learning program, the contents of the learning program are displayed from the server 2 on the PC 1 or the portable terminal 2 through the Internet.
This display is performed by the program creator in advance by dividing the foreign language words by a different division method from the conventional English syllables. Block classification is performed by the program creator. This is because if it is left to the user, it will be too subdivided and will be inefficient for middle and advanced players and will take a long time. Simultaneously with the segment display, as shown in FIG. 4, “h”, which is an unvoiced sound of a foreign language “rhino”, is displayed in green, and the accent part “i” is displayed in red. The

Then, the spelling of the divided words is sequentially displayed on the screen of the learner's PC 1 or the portable terminal 2 with a time difference of 0.75 seconds or the like. For example, the noun “Mississippi” shown in FIG. 3 is divided into four “Mi”, “ssi”, “ssi”, and “ppi”. The learner learns pronunciation, spelling, Japanese meaning, and parts of speech while watching this screen.
In the conventional syllable classification, “Mis”, “sis”, “sip”, and “pi” are classified into four categories. The number of sections is the same for all four, but the problem is whether the sections are easy for learners to remember. In the conventional syllable classification method, the classification is complicated and difficult to be fixed in memory.

When a foreign word is displayed and pronounced in this manner, the learner repeatedly learns the displayed word, for example, three times, and then tests whether or not he / she remembered it. In this test, a learner inputs a spelling of a foreign language from the keyboard of the PC 1 or the portable terminal 2, and if the words match, the test is passed as NO. Stored in one box. That is, the learner can select and learn a learning program that has been divided in advance according to his / her ability, and efficient learning is possible.

Next, a learning method for establishing memory using cognitive science will be described. As shown in FIG. 1-NO. 5 storage boxes, and NO. A foreign language word stored in one storage box can be opened after one week has passed since the storage, and a foreign language word stored in the storage box is taken out and subjected to a storage test. Will be able to. The procedure for the memory test is the same as described above, and if the learner inputs a foreign language spelling from the keyboard of the PC 1 or the portable terminal 2 and matches the spelling of the stored foreign language data, it passes. The following NO. 2 storage boxes. On the other hand, the rejected word is the original NO. 1 is returned to the storage box.

  NO. The words stored in the second storage box can be subjected to a storage test after two weeks. And if it passes the test, the following NO. 3 is stored in the storage box 3, and if it fails, the original NO. 2 is returned to the storage box. Similarly, NO. In No. 3, if four weeks have not passed since storage, NO. The memory test that shifts to 4 cannot be performed. NO. In the storage box No. 4, the storage test cannot be performed until 8 weeks have passed since the storage. Therefore, NO. 1-NO. To clear all 5 storage boxes, NO. An interval of 15 weeks is required after being stored in one storage box. It is considered in the cognitive science that even if 15 weeks have passed, it is memorized in the human brain.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the learning system of the present invention is classified and stored by genre such as “English in junior high school textbooks”, “animal series”, “vehicle series”, “fruit series”, etc. Is selected, an animal picture is displayed on the learner's PC 1 or mobile terminal 2. Then, when the divided words “ti” and “ger” are combined, the pronunciation flows from the speaker portion of the PC 1 or the portable terminal 2 so that the spelling and pronunciation can be learned.

  By the way, this invention is not limited to the Example mentioned above, A suitable change is possible. For example, NO. When the number of words stored in 5 exceeds a predetermined number such as 1000, it is possible to invite other users other than the contractor as a privilege, and ID and PW are given to this invitee, It is also possible to invite users registered at the top of the list.

1 ... Learner's PC
2 ... learner's mobile terminal 3 ... server 4 ... learning program 5 ... junior high school student program 6 ... beginner's program 7 ... middle / advanced program 8 ... control unit 9 ... audio circuit unit 10 ... display circuit unit 11 ... delay circuit Unit 12 ... judgment circuit unit 13 ... keyboard input signal 14 ... spelling of the selected word

Claims (4)

It consists of a user's PC or portable terminal capable of Internet communication, a server that communicates with the user contracted through the PC and portable terminal, and a learning program installed on the server, and the learning program learns Dividing a foreign language word into multiple blocks (blocks), playing back the pronunciation of each block, voiceless sound in each block is displayed in green, the first accent is displayed in red, etc. A display circuit section that displays colors according to the purpose, a delay circuit section that displays the words of each divided block with a time difference and reproduces pronunciation, a spelling of a foreign word, and a learner from the keyboard It has a determination circuit unit for determining whether or not the input spelling matches, and a control unit for controlling them. Foreign language learning system to be. Foreign languages are classified and recorded by field such as animal series, vehicle series, fruit series, etc., and learners combine the divided words by looking at the pictures displayed on the PC or mobile terminal and finish it into one word The foreign language learning system according to claim 1, which is configured as described above. Each storage box has a storage box for storing words determined to be mastered by the learning system, and each storage box cannot be opened until a predetermined period of time. If it is entered, it is determined whether it is correct. If it is correct, it is automatically stored in the next storage box. If it is incorrect, it returns to the original storage box. When the final storage box is cleared, it is completely fixed in memory. A foreign language learning system that applies the long-term memory theory of cognitive science. 4. The foreign language learning system according to claim 3, wherein when the number of words recorded in the final-stage storage box exceeds a predetermined number, a user other than the contract user can be invited as a privilege.

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