JP4831792B2 - Foreign language learning device - Google Patents

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  The present invention relates to a foreign language learning apparatus that can learn a foreign language quickly and reliably.

  With the rapid globalization phenomenon in recent years, there is an increasing need to use foreign languages other than their native language for work or daily life. In particular, at present, English is a global common language, and when the mother tongue is a language other than English, English is often used.

  For example, in the case of a Japanese whose native language is Japanese, the Japanese language, which is the native language of Japanese, is located in a special language category from a global perspective. It can be said that it is rarely used in many countries around the world. For this reason, we cannot speak Japanese at all when working with businessmen from other countries, and it is actually necessary to have insight into English conversation even when traveling abroad.

  In this way, even if the Japanese fully understands the need for foreign languages other than their mother tongue, especially English, which is a common language in the world, in the environment where they live in Japan, they can improve their English. Becomes difficult. The most commonly known method of improving English is to purchase and learn English reference books, study at an English conversation school, or purchase English learning materials However, since Japanese and English have completely different structures in terms of linguistics, their English proficiency cannot be improved easily. Under such circumstances, the following content has been filed as a foreign language learning method.

  Note that the above-mentioned problems also apply to cases other than English learning by Japanese whose native language is Japanese and foreign language is English. For example, a French whose native language is French When learning a foreign language other than (for example, Japanese, English, German, Chinese, etc.), a Chinese whose native language is Chinese is a foreign language other than Chinese (for example, Japanese, English, German) The same applies to the case of studying French, etc.). Moreover, although English, which is a universal language, is taken as an example as a foreign language, it is not limited to English, and in short, applies to all cases where it is necessary to learn a foreign language different from the native language.

  For example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-330992 (see Patent Document 1 below), a language learning system that stores foreign language data and native language data corresponding to the foreign language in a storage medium, and alternately reproduces the data by voice Thus, a foreign language learning apparatus that learns English conversation and the like at an early stage by repeatedly repeating a foreign language and a mother language recorded alternately is known. In this foreign language learning device, when the dedicated switch is operated, the translation of the native language for the foreign language you learned becomes silent, and by repeating this practice, the native language of the entire tape disappears, and only foreign language conversation is possible. The learning effect is accelerated as a tape.

  In addition, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-42758 (see Patent Document 2 below), listening to a target language of a foreign language and learning of utterance can be performed unconsciously while maintaining the learner's willingness to learn. Foreign language learning devices that can be used are also known. In this foreign language learning device, a quasi-musical voice composition structure (rhythm pattern) that is easy for the learner's right brain to accept is extracted from the language material of the foreign language, and a BGM that matches the rhythm pattern that is the voice composition structure is extracted. Flow through the whole process, present the rhythm sound of this rhythm pattern several times, then present the target language (for example, English) several times, and present a subliminal image that expresses this English content for each presentation of this English To do. The learner repeatedly hears or utters the speech information stored in the rhythm pattern and the correct English (target language) while maintaining the right brain superiority, and recognizes the correct English (target language utterance) along with the subliminal image. And you can learn English accurately (target language) unconsciously.

  As described above, in a foreign language learning method using a conventional foreign language learning apparatus, when a foreign language sentence is translated into a native language, a learning method for translating sentence by sentence from the beginning of the foreign language to the end of the sentence is frequently used. In listening learning, a general method is to listen to a foreign language sentence that is pronounced at a normal speed or at a low speed to improve listening skills.

JP 2001-330992 A JP 2001-42758 A

  By the way, in any foreign language learning method using any foreign language learning device, the learner's learning effect is enhanced by the learner listening to English text or BGM output from the foreign language learning device. In other words, by listening to the English text or BGM output from the foreign language learning device and making the learner's ear familiar with English pronunciation, or by providing an English image on the learner's right brain, It encourages learners to establish English memory.

  However, with such a foreign language learning method, it may be possible to produce a certain effect by continuing the learning, but it always follows the unilateral learning method from the foreign language learning device. The learner becomes passive with respect to the foreign language learning device. As a result, there is a problem that learning of a foreign language becomes monotonous or a learner's willingness to learn decreases. As a result, there is a possibility that the learner gets bored with foreign language learning and cannot improve the foreign language.

  In addition, when such a unilateral learning method from the foreign language learning apparatus is adopted, the foreign language learning is performed while ignoring the learner's progress level and speed. In other words, the level of improvement and the speed of learning will naturally vary from person to person, but because students will be forced to learn foreign languages ignoring their language skills, For foreigners, learning foreign languages is not interesting, and learning efficiency is significantly reduced. In this way, for some learners, foreign language learning does not continue, and learning that matches (corresponds to) the learner's own level of improvement cannot be achieved, so eventually the foreign language cannot be improved.

  As described above, most of the foreign language learning methods known as conventional techniques do not have a high learning effect and learning efficiency, and as a result, it is difficult to acquire a foreign language such as English. . On the other hand, with the rapid globalization in recent years, if the language barrier is not solved by learning a foreign language as soon as possible, the home country (home country) will lag behind the world and the home country including the economy (home country) It is clear that this will lead to a decline in national power. Under such circumstances, the inventor of the present invention has repeatedly studied a method for acquiring a foreign language other than his native language for many years, and uses the foreign language learning apparatus according to the present invention to quickly and reliably acquire a foreign language. Was invented.

  As described above, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention performs learning that matches (corresponds to) the foreign language skill level of each learner while maintaining a high level of learning motivation, and greatly increases learning efficiency. The object is to provide a foreign language learning device capable of learning.

The present invention is a foreign language learning device that discriminates a learner's language ability and provides learning that matches the learner's language ability. A plurality of first voice data to be executed at a speed, one element constituting one sentence of the first language, and one element of a second language serving as a translation of one element constituting one sentence of the first language A plurality of second voice data for executing a single sentence voice output configured in combination at a plurality of different speeds, a test execution unit for executing a test, and execution by the test execution unit The first voice data or the second voice data stored in the storage unit in consideration of the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the answer input unit that inputs the learner's answer to the tested test Learner's language ability out of speed A speech speed selection unit for selecting a matched speed, has the DPC function of maintaining the pitch constant, even if the audio output becomes fast or slow, at a speed selected by the speech speed selection unit, and the pitch And an audio output unit that executes audio output based on the first audio data or the second audio data in a state of being maintained constant.

  The above-described present invention is a superordinate concept including, for example, one step of the listening process shown in FIG. 2 of the embodiment and one step of the speaking process shown in FIG. For example, in the embodiment, when the “first language” in the present invention is “English”, the “second language” in the present invention corresponds to “Japanese”. When the “first language” is “Japanese”, the “second language” in the present invention corresponds to “English”. Further, for example, in the embodiment, the “first voice data” in the present invention is the “single-speech voice data only in English” in the listening process or the “speech data only in Japanese sentence” in the speaking process. Become. Further, for example, in the embodiment, the “second voice data” in the present invention is “speech data having a combination of one syllable in English and one syllable in Japanese translation in this order” in the listening process, Alternatively, it becomes “speech data having a structure in which one Japanese syllable and one English syllable are combined in this order” in the speaking process.

Further, according to the present invention, the pass / fail criterion data for the test is stored in the storage unit, and the pass / fail determination is made based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data. The test execution unit executes a test after execution of the voice output based on the first voice data, and the voice speed selection unit includes a result of the answer input by the answer input unit in the test, and When the pass / fail judgment unit determines that the pass / fail judgment data is acceptable, the voice output unit selects a voice output speed based on the first voice data to be executed after execution of the test, , after the execution of the test, at a rate selected by the speech speed selection unit, it is performed in a state where the sound output based on the first voice data was kept constant pitch by the DPC function Masui.

  In addition, the above-mentioned limitation matter is, for example, each process from the fourth step to the fifth step of the listening step when the test after the voice output of the fourth step of the listening step shown in FIG. 2 of the embodiment is passed. It is a concept that includes it.

In the present invention, the storage unit stores pass / fail reference data of the test, and a pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data. And the test execution unit executes a test during or after voice output based on the second voice data, and the voice speed selection unit includes a result of an answer input by the answer input unit in the test and When the pass / fail judgment unit determines that the pass / fail judgment data is acceptable, the voice output unit selects a voice output speed based on the first voice data to be executed after execution of the test, , after the execution of the test, at a rate selected by the speech speed selection unit, performing while maintaining the pitch constant by the DPC function sound output based on the first audio data Preferred.

  In addition, the above-mentioned limitation matters include, for example, each process from the third step to the fourth step of the listening step when the test after the voice output of the third step of the listening step shown in FIG. 2 of the embodiment is passed. 3 is a concept including each process from the third step to the fourth step of the speaking process when the test after the voice output of the third step of the speaking process shown in FIG. 3 is passed. Further, the test executed in the middle of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second step and the third step of the speaking process. Furthermore, the test executed after the execution of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second step and the third step of the listening process.

In the present invention, the storage unit stores pass / fail reference data of the test, and a pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data. And the test execution unit executes a test during or after voice output based on the second voice data, and the voice speed selection unit includes a result of an answer input by the answer input unit in the test and When it is determined that the acceptance / rejection determination unit passes based on the acceptance / rejection reference data, the sound output unit selects a sound output speed based on the second sound data to be executed after the execution of the test, , after the execution of the tests and the speech speed selection unit at a selected speed, performing while maintaining the pitch constant by the DPC function sound output based on the second audio data Preferred.

  In addition, the above-mentioned limitation matters are, for example, each process from the second step to the third step of the listening process when the test after the audio output of the second step of the listening process shown in FIG. 2 of the embodiment is passed, Or it is a concept including each process from the 2nd step of the speaking process to the 3rd step when the test after the voice output of the second step of the speaking process shown in FIG. 3 is passed. Further, the test executed in the middle of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second step and the third step of the speaking process. Furthermore, the test executed after the execution of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second step and the third step of the listening process.

In the present invention, the storage unit stores pass / fail reference data of the test, and a pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data. And the test execution unit executes a test after executing the voice output based on the first voice data, and the voice speed selection unit determines whether the answer result input in the answer input unit and the pass / fail result in the test. When it is determined that the pass / fail determination unit has failed based on the reference data, the voice output speed based on the first voice data or the second voice data executed before the execution of the test is selected. The sound output unit is configured to generate a sound based on the first sound data or the second sound data executed before the test at a speed selected by the sound speed selection unit after the test. It is preferred to run again in a state where the output was kept constant pitch by the DPC function.

  In addition, the said restriction | limiting matter is the re-execution process or listening process of the 3rd step of a listening process, when the test after the audio | voice output of the 4th step of the listening process shown in FIG. 2 of embodiment fails, for example A re-execution process of the first step of the listening process when the test after the audio output of the fifth step of the listening process shown in FIG. This is a concept including re-execution processing of the first step of the speaking process when the test after the voice output of the fourth step of the speaking process shown in FIG. 3 fails.

In the present invention, the storage unit stores pass / fail reference data of the test, and a pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data. And the test execution unit executes a test during or after voice output based on the second voice data, and the voice speed selection unit includes a result of an answer input by the answer input unit in the test and When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the pass / fail criterion data is unacceptable, the audio output speed is selected based on the second audio data executed before execution of the test, and the audio output parts, after execution of the test, at a rate selected by the speech speed selection unit, one of the pitch by the DPC function sound output based on the second audio data executed before execution of the test It is preferred to run again state maintained.

  In addition, the said limitation matter is the re-execution process of the 2nd step of a listening process in the case of failing the test after the audio | voice output of the 2nd step of the listening process shown in FIG. When the test after the audio output in the third step of the listening process shown in FIG. 2 fails, the re-execution process in the third step of the listening process and after the audio output in the second step of the speaking process shown in FIG. The second step of the speaking process when the test is failed and the third step of the speaking process shown in FIG. 3 and the test after the voice output is failed. And a re-execution process of the third step. Further, the test executed in the middle of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second step and the third step of the speaking process. Furthermore, the test executed after the execution of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second step and the third step of the listening process.

In the present invention, the storage unit stores pass / fail reference data of the test, and a pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data. And the test execution unit executes a test after execution of audio output based on the first audio data in a first step, and executes a test after execution of audio output based on the second audio data in a second step. In the third step, a test is executed after execution of the audio output based on the second audio data. In a fourth step, the test is executed after execution of the audio output based on the first audio data. In the fifth step, the first output is executed. A test is executed after the voice output based on the voice data is executed, and the voice speed selection unit is input by the answer input unit in the test of the first step. In consideration of the result of the answered answer, the voice output speed based on the second voice data of the second step to be executed after execution of the test of the first step is selected, and in the test of the second step, the test The third step executed after execution of the test of the second step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the answer is accepted based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data. The voice output speed based on the second voice data is selected, or is rejected based on the answer result and the pass / fail criterion data input in the answer input unit in the test of the second step. Based on the second audio data of the second step executed again after execution of the test of the second step when determined by the pass / fail determination unit. When the voice output speed is selected, and the pass / fail determination unit determines that the result is acceptable based on the answer result input in the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test of the third step. Selecting a speed of voice output based on the first voice data of the fourth step executed after the execution of the test of the third step, or inputted by the answer input unit in the test of the third step The second sound of the third step executed again after the execution of the test of the third step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the result is unacceptable based on the answer result and the pass / fail reference data. The voice output speed based on the data is selected, and the result of the answer input in the answer input unit in the test of the fourth step and the pass / fail reference data If the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is acceptable based on the above, the audio output speed based on the first audio data in the fifth step to be executed after execution of the test in the fourth step is selected. Or the fourth step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is rejected based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the fourth step. The audio output speed is selected based on either the second audio data in the third step or the first audio data in the fourth step, which is executed again after the test is executed, and the audio output unit In the first step, voice output based on the first voice data is executed, and in the second step, voice output based on the second voice data is changed to the voice speed. Run while keeping the pitch constant by selected speed a and the DPC function by selecting section, the results of the answers entered in the test of the second step in the answer input section and the acceptance criteria data If the pass / fail determination unit determines that the sound is passed, the voice output based on the second voice data in the third step is the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and the pitch is set by the DPC function. The pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is rejected based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the second step test. If the, and an audio output based on the second audio data in the second step at a rate selected by the speech speed selector Run again while keeping the pitch constant by serial DPC function, the third the acceptance to be passed on the basis of steps results in a solution which has been input in the answer input unit in the test and the acceptance criteria data If determined by the determination unit, the audio output based on the first audio data in the fourth step is executed at a speed selected by the audio speed selection unit and a pitch is maintained constant by the DPC function. Or the third step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is rejected based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the third step. The voice output based on the second voice data at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and the pitch is fixed by the DPC function If running again state maintained, it is determined to be accepted by the acceptance judgment unit based the results of answers input by the answer input section in the test of the fourth step to said acceptance criteria data In addition, the voice output based on the first voice data in the fifth step is executed at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and the pitch is kept constant by the DPC function , or in the fourth step In the third step, when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is unsuccessful based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test, said fourth audio output based on either the first voice data and the voice speed velocity a and before selected by the selection unit in step Run again while keeping the pitch constant by DPC function, the acceptance judgment and is acceptable based the results of answers input by the answer input section in the test of the fifth step to said acceptance criteria data The voice output based on the first voice data or the second voice data is terminated, or the result of the answer input by the answer input unit in the test of the fifth step and the pass / fail When the acceptance / rejection determination unit determines that the data is unacceptable based on the reference data, it is preferable that the audio output based on the first audio data is executed again in the first step.

  In addition, the said limitation matter is a concept including each process from the 1st step of a listening process shown in FIG. 2 of embodiment to 5th step, for example.

In the present invention, the storage unit stores pass / fail reference data of the test, and a pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data. And the test execution unit executes the test after executing the audio output based on the first audio data in the first step, and executes the test in the middle of the audio output based on the second audio data in the second step. In the third step, a test is performed during the voice output based on the second voice data, and in the fourth step, a test is executed after the voice output based on the first voice data is performed. The second sound of the second step executed after the execution of the test in consideration of the result of the answer input at the answer input unit in the test of the first step The voice output speed is selected based on the data, and the pass / fail determination unit determines that the result is acceptable based on the answer result input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test of the second step. In the case of the second step, the voice output speed based on the second voice data in the third step to be executed after the execution of the test in the second step is selected, or in the answer input unit in the test in the second step The second step of executing again after the execution of the test of the second step when the acceptance / rejection determination unit determines that the result is unsuccessful based on the input answer result and the acceptance criterion data. The voice output speed based on the second voice data is selected, and the result of the answer input in the answer input unit in the test of the third step and the previous The audio output speed based on the first audio data in the fourth step executed after the execution of the test in the third step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is acceptable based on the pass / fail reference data. Or when the pass / fail determination unit determines that it is unsuccessful based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the third step, A speed of audio output based on the second audio data of the third step to be executed again after execution of the test of the third step is selected, and the audio output unit is based on the first audio data in the first step Voice output is performed, and the voice output based on the second voice data in the second step is performed at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit, and The pass / fail determination unit is executed based on a result of the answer input by the answer input unit in the test of the second step and the pass / fail reference data, with the pitch kept constant by the DPC function. When the sound output based on the second sound data in the third step is performed at a speed selected by the sound speed selection unit and the pitch is kept constant by the DPC function , or In the second step, when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is rejected based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the second step, maintaining the voice output based on the second audio data the pitch constant by selected speed a and the DPC function by the audio speed selector Run again state, when it is determined that the accepted by the acceptance judgment unit based the results of answers input by the answer input section in the test of the third step to said acceptance criteria data, The voice output based on the first voice data in the fourth step is executed at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and the pitch is kept constant by the DPC function , or the test in the third step In the third step, the voice based on the second voice data when the pass / fail judgment part determines that the answer is not accepted based on the answer result inputted in the answer input part and the pass / fail criterion data run again while keeping the pitch constant by selected speed a and the DPC function output by said voice speed selecting unit, said first The first voice data or the second voice data when the pass / fail judgment part determines that the answer is accepted based on the answer result input by the answer input part and the pass / fail reference data in the test of the step. Or the pass / fail judgment unit determines that the voice output based on the answer is rejected based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the fourth step. In this case, it is preferable that voice output based on the first voice data is executed again in the first step.

  In addition, the said limitation matter is a concept including each process from the 1st step of a speaking process shown in FIG. 3 of embodiment to 4th step, for example.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform learning that matches (corresponds to) the foreign language skill level of each learner while maintaining a high learning motivation of the learner, thereby greatly improving learning efficiency.

It is a lineblock diagram of a foreign language learning device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the foreign language learning method (listening process) using the foreign language learning apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the foreign language learning method (speaking process) using the foreign language learning apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention.

  A foreign language learning apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The foreign language learning device described below is an example of a device that uses Japanese as the native language and learns English as a foreign language. However, it does not ask the language type. If the language is different from the language, it can be applied to all languages. That is, the types of languages include French, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, German, Russian, Portuguese, etc. as representative languages, but the foreign language learning device of the present invention is not available in other languages. It also applies to learning.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the foreign language learning apparatus 10 includes a storage unit 12, a test execution unit 14, an answer input unit 16, a pass / fail determination unit 18, a voice speed selection unit 20, a voice output unit 22, And a main control unit 24 that controls these components in an integrated manner.

  The storage unit 12 is configured by a ROM or a RAM. The storage unit 12 includes a plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds, one element constituting one sentence of the first language, and the first language. A plurality of second voice data for executing a voice output of a sentence at a plurality of different speeds configured by alternately combining one element of a second language serving as a translation of one element constituting one sentence Has been.

  Specifically, in the listening process shown in FIG. 2, the first language corresponds to English, and the second language corresponds to Japanese. In the speaking process shown in FIG. 3, the first language corresponds to Japanese, and the second language corresponds to English. For this reason, the storage unit 12 has a plurality of first audio data for outputting voices at a plurality of different speeds with respect to a plurality of types of English sentences having different contents and a plurality of types of Japanese sentences corresponding to the translated sentences of the English sentences. It is remembered.

  Here, “one sentence composed only of the first language” is an English sentence (one sentence) completed only in English in the listening process shown in FIG. 2 of the present embodiment. Specifically, it is an English sentence recorded at a plurality of speeds by a native English speaker. This English sentence is, for example, as follows.

(An example of English used in the listening process)
Lucy
and I met at the prom when we were high school students.She was referred by
her friend who was in my biology class.We danced together and talked a lot at
the prom, so we promised to see again.
In the present embodiment, this English sentence is employed in the first step, the fourth step, and the fifth step of the listening process in which a sentence composed only of the first language is output based on the first voice data.

  Also, “one sentence composed only of the first language” is a Japanese sentence (one sentence) completed only in Japanese in the speaking process shown in FIG. 3 of the present embodiment. Specifically, it is a Japanese sentence recorded by a Japanese at a predetermined speed. This Japanese sentence is, for example, as follows.

(Example of Japanese text used in the speaking process)
Do you have trousers that fit this jacket?
In the present embodiment, the first step and the fourth step of the speaking process are employed.

Actually, in the first step and the fourth step of the speaking process, after the above-mentioned Japanese sentence is output as a voice at a predetermined speed, a predetermined pause time elapses, and the English sentence translated into English is passed. One sentence is output as voice at a predetermined speed. Specifically, it is as follows.
(Example of Japanese text used in the speaking process)
Do you have trousers that fit this jacket? ____ Do you have trousers that go with this jacket?
In the first step and the fourth step of the speaking process, as described above, the voice output of one sentence only in the Japanese sentence → the pause time (test execution time) → the voice output of one sentence in English as the English translation of the Japanese sentence is executed.

  Here, the rest time is introduced by calculating the time required for the learner to speak as the test execution time. Specifically, after the Japanese sentence is output as voice, the learner speaks within a predetermined time in consideration of the English sentence translated from the Japanese sentence. After that, the correct English sentence is output by voice.

  "A plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds" means that in the listening process shown in FIG. ) Means voice data for outputting voice at a plurality of speeds. Here, “a plurality of speeds” means the speed of English text that is output (flowed) in one minute (the speed of speaking English). For example, the speed of English text in the first step in the listening process is as follows: The speed is set to any one of a plurality of ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute (for example, about 100 words are output in one minute). The speed of the English sentence in the fourth step in the listening process is about 200% to about 500% (based on the speed of the English sentence in the first step). Or a plurality of speeds (for example, a range in which about 200 to about 500 words are voiced per minute). The speed of the English sentence in this fourth step is the speed of the English sentence used when passing the test of the third step and moving to the fourth step, and the fourth step again because the test of the fourth step fails. There are English speeds used for learning, and a plurality of speeds are stored in the storage unit 12 within a range in which about 200 to about 750 words are output in a minute. The speed of the English sentence in the fifth step in the listening process is the same as in the first step. The speed of the sentence is about 100 to about 150 words per minute (for example, about 100 per minute). The speed at which words are output as voice). These are stored in advance in the storage unit 12 as a plurality of first audio data.

“A plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds” is completed only in English in the speaking process shown in FIG. 3 of the present embodiment. This means voice data for outputting a Japanese sentence (one sentence) indicating the meaning of an English sentence (one sentence) at a plurality of speeds. Here, “a plurality of speeds” means the speed of a Japanese sentence that is output (flowed) in one minute (flowing speed), for example, the speed of the Japanese sentence in the first step in the speaking process is The speed is set to any one of a plurality of ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute (for example, about 100 words are output in one minute). The speed of the English sentence in the fourth step in the speaking process is 100% of the speed of the Japanese sentence in the first step, that is, any speed in the range where about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute. (For example, the speed at which about 100 words are output in a minute). These are stored in advance in the storage unit 12 as a plurality of first audio data.

  In the first step and the fourth step of the speaking process, the test is executed during the pause time after the Japanese text is output, and then the English text translated from English is output as a voice. At this time, the speed of the English voice output is set to be approximately the same as the speed of the Japanese text.

  In addition, “one element constituting one sentence of the first language” means an English sentence in the listening process or one phrase constituting a Japanese sentence in the speaking process. In addition, “one sentence composed of alternating one element constituting one sentence of the first language and one element constituting one sentence of the second language” means that one sentence constituting one English sentence in the listening process. This means that after the phrase, there is one Japanese sentence corresponding to the Japanese translation of this one phrase, and this is repeated to complete one sentence, and in the speaking process, one phrase consists of one Japanese sentence. Is followed by one English phrase corresponding to the English translation of this one phrase with a pause, and this is repeated to complete one sentence. For example, the content of the second audio data is as follows. The second audio data based on these is used in the second and third steps of the listening process of FIG. 2 and the second and third steps of the speaking process of FIG.

(2nd audio data used in the listening process (a sentence composed of a sentence in English followed by a sentence in Japanese)
Lucy
and I met (I met Lucy) at the prom (at the dance party) when we were (when we were) high school students.
She
was referred by her friend who was (and was there) in my biology class.
We
danced (we danced)
together
and talked a lot (at the dance party) so then (and then) we promised to see again. (again) /
In the present embodiment, the second and third steps of the listening process of FIG. 2 are employed.
In this embodiment, by listening to a sentence formed by inserting one sentence (segment translation) of a Japanese sentence (second language) following this one sentence of the English sentence (first language), the language structure and syntax are It makes it possible to hear and understand very different primary languages very clearly at a speed much faster than normal.

(Second voice data used in the speaking process (one sentence composed entirely of a Japanese sentence followed by a pause (test execution time) followed by an English sentence))
Do you have it? (Do
you have pants (trousers) and that go with this jacket?
In the present embodiment, the second and third steps of the speaking process of FIG. 3 are employed.
In this embodiment, by speaking one sentence of English (first language) from one sentence (segment translation) of this Japanese sentence (second language), a first language having a much different language structure and syntax can be used than normal speed. Makes it possible to acquire the ability to speak clearly at a much faster speed.

  Here, a description will be given of the main points when creating a sentence composed of one sentence in English (segment translation) inserted after one sentence in English, which is adopted in the listening process.

Segment translation: English translated after predicate verb, object, complement, adverb, conjunctive, and phrase unit of phrase (phrase), with a particle other than predicate verb, adverb, conjunctive It is.
(1) Segment translation insertion method: English is divided into clauses after the subject, predicate verb, object, complement, modifier, adverb, conjunctive phrase, and phrase (phrase) are divided into clauses, predicate verbs Insert a Japanese translation with an appropriate particle into the unit of each phrase, excluding some adverbs and connective phrases.
(2) If the English subject and verb are next to each other, consider the subject and verb as one break, and add a Japanese translation and insert it. If there is a modifier or insertion between the subject and verb, a Japanese translation is inserted for the subject, phrase (phrase), and verb.
(3) When a BE verb comes as a predicate verb, the subject is translated alone, and the BE verb is translated as a unit together with the following adjectives and nouns. However, if the BE verb of the predicate verb represents the meaning of existence (such as “is” or “is”) and is adjacent to the subject, the subject and verb are translated as a unit.
(4) Relational pronouns and relational adverbs are translated into the Japanese translation as follows. In English, insert every phrase (phrase).
(A) who: [and that person (s)]
(B) whose: [and the person (s)] or [and it (s)]
(C) whom: [and the person (s)] or [and the person (s)]
(D) that: [and the person (s)] or [and it (s)]
(E) that: [and the person (s)] or [and it (s)]
(F) which: [and that]
(G) which: [and that (or)]
(H) in which: [and in it]
(I) of which: [and of it]
(J) to
whom: [and to those people]
(K) where: [and there]
(L) when: [and then]
(5) If the translation spans the beginning and end of a sentence, clause or phrase, such as “because” “because it is” or “if” “if it is,” then the general part of the translation, for example, “because” Be sure to emphasize “hello” and “because” after “because” or “if” so that you know the meaning of the beginning. In this way, you can advance understanding efficiently and smoothly without going back in the paragraph.
(6) The idiom expression composed of a plurality of words such as idioms and verb phrases is translated as a single word and includes a segment translation.
(7) When the segment translation is inserted according to the above-mentioned segment translation rule law, the result is as follows. The following is an example.
(Part 1)
Put the subject and verb together, followed by a “segment translation”.
Ex1) He has…
How to translate: He has… ⇒ Insert the subject “He” and the verb “has” (he has) and “segment translation”.
(Part 2)
Put “segment translation” after the object.
Ex2) He has two cars.
How to translate: He has two cars.
(Part 3)
Insert a "segment translation" after the complement.
A complement is a word that represents the state of the subject.
Ex3) You look satisfied.
How to translate: You look satisfied.
(Part 4)
Put a "segment translation" after the modifier.
Ex4) Adverbial phrase: The
book is on the book shelf.
How to translate: The book is (on the book shelf)
Ex5) Adjective phrase: The door on the left hand side is broken.
Translation: The door is on the left hand side is
broken.
(Part 5)
When a modifier or insertion phrase is inserted between the subject and the verb, a “segment translation” is inserted after the subject, after the modifier, and after the verb.
Ex6) The plates on the table are made of silver.
How to translate: The subject The plates and the verb are made are separated by the modifier on the table. Therefore, a “segment translation” is inserted after each.
The
plates on the table are made of silver.
(Part 6)
There are two ways to translate a BE verb as a verb.
There are two ways to translate a BE verb as a predicate verb. This is because there are cases in which the BE verb is translated as Example 1) “is”, and Example 2) is translated to “is” or “is” to indicate existence.
Ex7)
He is always neat.
How to translate: When a BE verb is translated as "~ is", the subject is translated alone and the BE verb is translated with the following adjectives or nouns.
"Segment translation"
He is always neat.
Ex8) She is in Tokyo now.
How to translate: When translating a BE verb as “is” or “is”, the subject and verb are translated together.
"Segment translation" She
is (she is) in Sydney now (now).
(Part 7)
Put "segment translation" after the connection word.
Insert a "segment translation" after the conjunction but or so.
How to translate… but (but)…
… So, (so)…
Ex9) I like her but
I don't like her brother.
"Segment translation" I like (I like) her (she) but (but) I
don't like her brother.
Ex10) My father told me about it before, but I
don't remember it very well.
"Segment translation" My father told me (about me) about it before, but (but) I don't remember it (It) very well.
(Part 8)
Insert a "segment translation" after that leading the noun clause.
How to translate Insert the “segment translation” after that that leads the noun clause.
Ex11)
The signature on this form shows that you bought it at the shop yesterday.
"Segment translation" The signature (this sign) on this form (represents) that (next) you bought (that you bought) it (it) at the shop yesterday.
(Part 9)
“Segment translation” is inserted after there + BE verb.
How to translate there + When the BE verb comes, translate it there. Since the BE verb in this case is a BE verb representing existence, it is interpreted as being there, as in this example, and "is there" (present tense), "was there" (past tense) ) Etc., and insert “segment translation” after there + BE verb.
Ex12) There was a very nice bag at the shop.
"Segment translation"
There was a very nice bag at the shop.
When there + BE verb comes, since the BE verb is a BE verb representing existence, it is interpreted as there, as in this example.
(Example of related pronouns)
A) Main character: Translated as "~ ga" and "~ ha".
Ex13) “Segment translation” The sales
manager (who the sales manager is) who has just been transferred to the new branch will start next week.
Ex14) “Segment translation”
My staff, (who is my subordinate) (who? What kind of person?) Who has been working (and that person is working) for me (for me) (how much?) For one year, (one year) is very efficient.
(Example of related pronouns)
B) Ownership: Translated as “to no”.
Ex15) I met a guy whose sister knows you well.
whose: [and that of them] or [and of them];
"Segment translation"
I met (I met) a guy (who met a man) whose sister knows (and his sister knows) you (you) well.
C) Purpose: Translated as “to”.
Ex16) The branch manager
whom you'd like to see is on vacation.
“Segment translation” The branch manager (who is the branch manager) whom (to that person) you'd like to see (you want to see you) is on vacation (on vacation).
In addition, the relational pronoun of the objective case may be omitted.
(Example of related adverb)
Ex17) The village where I used
to live when I was younger was very beautiful.
"Segment translation" The village (where? What? What?) Where (and there) I used to live (when I lived) (when?) I was younger Was very beautiful (when I was younger now).
(Part 10)
For “because”, “if”, “when”, etc., “segment translation” is inserted immediately after and after the subject and verb.
“… Because
"he knew…."
“Segment translation”… because (because) he knew (since he knew)…
Ex18) example of because
We
didn't go out because it was raining hard.
"Segment translation" We didn't go out (because we didn't go out) because it was raining (because it was raining) hard.
Ex19) if example
I
didn't like the movie because it was boring.
“Segment translation” I didn't like the movie (because it was boring) (because it was boring).
Ex20) If you didn't go to her wedding, she would be hurt.
"Segment translation" If you didn't go (if you didn't go) to her wedding, she would be hurt (she would have been hurt).
Ex20) Examples of idioms:
"Segment translation" Are you getting along (with your brother?) With your brother?

  Further, “a plurality of second outputs for executing a single sentence voice output composed of a combination of one element constituting one sentence of the first language and one element constituting one sentence of the second language at a plurality of different speeds”. “2 voice data” means that in the listening process, a Japanese sentence that is a Japanese translation is inserted after one sentence in English, and this is repeated to output one sentence composed at a plurality of speeds. This means speech data.In the speaking process, after a single sentence in the Japanese sentence, a pause is set as the test execution time, and an English sentence that is the English translation of the Japanese sentence is inserted, and this sentence is repeated. It means sound data for outputting sound at a plurality of speeds. Here, the speed of the voice output of one English sentence and the speed of the voice output of one Japanese sentence are set to substantially the same speed, and when both speeds increase, one sentence of the English sentence and one sentence of the Japanese sentence become faster. The speed of one sentence composed of the above becomes faster, and when both speeds slow, the speed of one sentence composed of one sentence in English and one sentence in Japanese becomes slower.

  Here, “a plurality of speeds” means the speed of one sentence (the speed of one sentence in English or the speed of one sentence in Japanese) that is output as speech per minute. The speed of one sentence in two steps (the speed of one sentence in English or the speed of one sentence in Japanese) is any speed within a range in which about 100 to 150 words are output in one minute (for example, one minute). The speed at which about 100 words are output as a reference), and a range of 50% to 150% (a range of about 50 to about 225 words output per minute) is set to a plurality of speeds. Yes. The speed of one sentence in the third step in the listening process (the speed of one sentence in English or the speed of one sentence in Japanese) is any speed within a range in which about 100 words to about 150 words are output per minute (for example, With reference to the speed at which about 100 words are voiced per minute), the speed is set to any one of a plurality of speeds within the range of 150% to 500% (range of about 150 words to about 750 words per minute). Is set.

  Here, the speed of one sentence in the second step in the listening process is within a range where about 50 to about 225 words are output in a minute depending on the ability of the learner (the result of the first step test). A plurality of speeds are prepared in advance. In addition, the speed of one sentence in the third step in the listening process is about 150 to about 750 words per minute, depending on the learner's ability (the test result of the second step, the third step, or the fourth step). A plurality of speeds are prepared in advance within the range of audio output. In particular, the speed of one sentence in the third step is the speed of one sentence used when the second step test is passed and the third step is transferred, and the third step test is failed. There is a sentence speed used when learning again, and a sentence speed used when the fourth step test fails and the third step is learned again. A plurality of speeds are stored in the storage unit 12 within a range in which 750 words are voiced. These are stored in advance in the storage unit 12 as a plurality of second audio data.

  The speed of one sentence in the second step in the speaking process (the speed of one sentence in the Japanese sentence or the speed of one sentence in the English sentence) is set according to the ability of the learner (the result of the test in the first step). Specifically, the speed of one sentence in the second step in the speaking process (the speed of one sentence in a Japanese sentence or the speed of one sentence in an English sentence) is any of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute. Within the range of 50% to 150% of the speed (for example, the speed of outputting about 100 words per minute) (the range of outputting about 50 to about 225 words per minute) Multiple speeds are set. The speed of the sentence in the third step in the speaking process is based on any speed in the range of outputting about 100 to about 150 words per minute (for example, the speed of outputting about 100 words per minute). A plurality of speeds are set within the range of 200% to 500% (the range in which about 200 to about 750 words are output in a minute). These are stored in advance in the storage unit 12 as a plurality of second audio data.

  The test execution unit 14 is constituted by a CPU, for example. The test execution unit 14 executes a test on the learner at each step in the foreign language learning method. Specifically, the listening process includes five steps as will be described later, and a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 for each step. The speaking process is composed of four steps as will be described later, and a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 for each step.

(Listening process)
The listening process includes a first step, a second step, a third step, a fourth step, and a fifth step. In the first step, after a sentence (for example, English) only in the first language is output by voice, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's progress level. In the second step, one sentence of the first language and one sentence of the second language are combined, and this is repeated to form one sentence (for example, one sentence in English and one Japanese sentence corresponding to the Japanese translation). A test sentence is executed by the test execution unit 14 in order to confirm the learner's progress level. In the third step, one sentence of the first language and one sentence of the second language are combined and repeated to repeat a sentence (for example, one sentence in English and one Japanese sentence that is a Japanese translation thereof). A test sentence is executed by the test execution unit 14 in order to confirm the learner's progress level. In the fourth step, after a sentence (for example, English) only in the first language is output by voice, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's progress. In the fifth step, after a sentence (for example, English) only in the first language is output by voice, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's progress. Note that the audio output speed in each step is as described above. As described above, the test execution unit 14 executes a test at each step in order to confirm the learner's progress level (language ability).

(Speaking process)
The speaking process includes a first step, a second step, a third step, and a fourth step. In the first step, after a sentence (for example, a Japanese sentence) only in the first language is output as a voice, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's progress level. In the first step, after execution of the test, an English sentence that is an English translation of only one sentence (for example, a Japanese sentence) of only the first language is output as a voice. In the second step, one phrase of the first language is combined with one phrase of the second language which is a translated sentence of the first language with a predetermined pause time (test execution time), and this is repeated. While a sentence composed entirely of the above (for example, a sentence that is expressed as a whole with a set of a sentence in Japanese and a sentence in English that is an English translation that continues with a certain pause time) At each intervening pause, a test is performed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's progress level. In the third step, one phrase of the first language is combined with one phrase of the second language which is a translated sentence of the first language with a predetermined pause time (test execution time), and this is repeated. While a sentence composed entirely of the above (for example, a sentence that is expressed as a whole with a set of a sentence in Japanese and a sentence in English that is an English translation that continues with a certain pause time) At each intervening pause, a test is performed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's progress level. In the fourth step, after a sentence of only the first language (for example, a Japanese sentence) is output by voice, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 in order to confirm the learner's progress. In the fourth step, after the test is executed, an English sentence that is an English translation of only one sentence (for example, a Japanese sentence) only in the first language is output by voice. As described above, the test execution unit 14 executes a test at each step in order to confirm the learner's progress level.

  Here, the test execution unit 14 employs a direct utterance response method, a multiple choice method, or the like as a test format executed in each step (first step to fifth step) of the listening process. In order to execute this type of test, the foreign language learning apparatus is provided with an answer input unit 16 to be described later. The content of the test problem executed by the test execution unit 14 is stored in advance in the storage unit 12 as a plurality of problem data. For example, test problems at each step of the listening process include a listening comprehension problem, a vocabulary problem, and a grammar problem.

  The test format executed by the test execution unit 14 in each step of the speaking process (from the first step to the fourth step) is a direct utterance response formula, that is, an English sentence spoken by the learner is input to the answer input unit 16 (for example, , A speech recognition device, etc.) is used to properly display on a display, a monitor, a screen, etc., and determine the correctness. The content of the test question is determined by the test execution unit 14 whether or not the English sentence spoken by the learner matches the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese sentence output in each step. In this determination, the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese text output in each step is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance, and the English sentence spoken by the learner and the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese text output in each step are determined. Judgment is made based on whether they match. In addition, the storage unit 12 stores in advance similar answers (a plurality of similar answers) of English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese sentence output by voice at each step, and the English sentence spoken by the learner is output by voice at each step. If it does not match the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese sentence, the test execution unit 14 determines whether the English sentence spoken by the learner matches a similar answer. As a result, the learner's progress level is grasped. Thus, the test is executed by the test execution unit 14 in each step of the speaking process.

  As the answer input unit 16, a hardware device attached to the foreign language learning device 10 or an input program (for example, a voice recognition program) installed in the foreign language learning device is used. For example, the answer input unit 16 includes a touch pad, voice recognition, OCR, OPR, keyboard, mouse, microphone, voice recognition device, voice recognition program, and the like. In each test of the listening process and the speaking process, the learner can input an answer using these answer input units 16.

  The pass / fail determination unit 18 is constituted by a CPU, for example. The pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass / fail of the test executed in each step based on the answer input by the learner using the answer input unit 16 in each test of the listening process and the speaking process. In addition, the acceptance criteria data of the test executed at each step is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance as the judgment criteria, and the acceptance determination unit 18 refers to the acceptance criteria data and passes the acceptance criteria data. The pass / fail of the test executed in each step is determined depending on whether the point is higher or lower. Specifically, if the test result (score) is higher than the pass / fail criteria data, it is determined to be acceptable, and if the test result (score) is lower than the pass / fail criteria data, it is determined to be rejected. In addition, the pass / fail reference data of the test executed in each step is the reference data for determining pass / fail in the second step, the third step, the fourth step, and the fifth step of the listening process, and the speaking process And reference data for determining pass / fail in the tests of the second step, the third step, and the fourth step. Note that pass / fail based on the results of the first step test of the listening process and the first step test of the speaking process is not determined. For this reason, when the learner finishes the first step of the listening process, the process automatically proceeds to the second step of the listening process. When the learner finishes the first step of the speaking process, the process automatically proceeds to the second step of the speaking process.

  The voice speed selection unit 20 is constituted by a CPU, for example. The voice speed selection unit 20 appropriately considers the result of the answer input by the learner through the answer input unit 16, and includes a single sentence consisting only of the first language (English) of each step in the listening process, and the first of each step in the speaking process. A sentence consisting only of one language (Japanese), or a sentence consisting only of the first language (English / Japanese) and a sentence consisting only of the second language (Japanese / English) to be translated. Are combined and repeated to select the speed of one sentence composed entirely. The storage unit 12 includes a plurality of first audio data for outputting a sentence of only the first language (English) and a sentence of only the first language (Japanese) at a plurality of speeds, and a first language (English). / Single-sentence consisting only of one sentence and one sentence consisting only of the second language (Japanese / English) as the translation, and repeating this to output a sentence composed entirely And a plurality of second audio data to be stored in advance. Then, the voice speed selection unit 20 considers the result of the answer input by the learner in the answer input unit 16 in each test, and the first voice data or the second speed of the speed corresponding to the language ability (skill) of the learner. Select audio data.

  The audio output unit 22 includes, for example, a speaker and a CPU that controls the audio output of the speaker. The audio output unit 22 is selected based on the first audio data or the second audio data selected by the audio speed selection unit 20 in each step of the listening process and the speaking process (in other words, selected by the audio speed selection unit 20). One sentence consisting only of the first language (English), one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) in each step of the speaking process, or one sentence consisting only of the first language (English / Japanese) A single sentence composed of only a second sentence (Japanese / English) as a translation of the sentence is combined and repeated to output a sentence composed of the whole sentence.

  The audio output unit 22 has a built-in DPC (Digital Pitch Controller) so that the pitch can be kept constant even when the audio output becomes high speed or low speed. Thereby, the pitch of the audio output of each audio data in each step of the listening process and the speaking process is kept constant by the DPC function of the audio output unit 22.

  The main control unit 24 supervises the storage unit 12, the test execution unit 14, the answer input unit 16, the pass / fail determination unit 18, the voice speed selection unit 20, and the voice output unit 22. Control to operate in conjunction with.

  Next, a foreign language learning method using the foreign language learning device 10 will be outlined.

(Listening process)
The listening process of the present invention includes the following five steps.

First step:
A sentence consisting only of the first language is output as audio, and then the test of the first step is started. For example, one sentence (English sentence) composed only of English is adopted as one sentence composed only of the first language. As this English sentence, the first sound data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. In the first step, the voice speed of one sentence (English sentence) composed only of English is a so-called normal speed.

Second step:
A sentence composed entirely of the first language and a sentence composed only of the second language, which is the translation of the sentence, are combined and repeated to output a sentence composed entirely, and then the second step. The test is started. For example, a sentence composed entirely of a combination of one sentence in English (first language) and one sentence in Japanese (second language) (corresponding to a Japanese translation of one sentence in English) is adopted. As this sentence, the second audio data stored in advance in the storage unit 12 is used. The voice speed of one sentence is a speed determined in consideration of the test result of the first step or the second step.

Third step:
A single sentence consisting only of the first language and a single sentence consisting only of the second language as a translation thereof are combined and repeated to output a sentence composed entirely of the voice, and then the third step. The test is started. For example, a sentence composed entirely of a combination of one sentence in English (first language) and one sentence in Japanese (second language) (corresponding to a Japanese translation of one sentence in English) is adopted. As this sentence, the second audio data stored in advance in the storage unit 12 is used. The voice speed of one sentence is a speed determined in consideration of the test result of the second step, the third step, or the fourth step.

Fourth step:
A sentence composed only of the first language is output as audio, and then the test in the fourth step is started. For example, a sentence composed only of English (English sentence) is adopted as a sentence composed only of the first language. As this English sentence, the first sound data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. Further, the voice speed of one sentence (English sentence) composed only of English is a speed determined in consideration of the test result of the third step or the fourth step.

5th step:
A sentence composed only of the first language is output as audio, and then the test of the fifth step is started. For example, a sentence composed only of English (English sentence) is adopted as a sentence composed only of the first language. As this English sentence, the first sound data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. The voice speed of one sentence (English sentence) composed only of English is a so-called normal speed.

  As described above, the listening process of the foreign language learning method using the foreign language learning device 10 includes five steps.

(Speaking process)
The speaking process of the present invention comprises the following four steps.

First step:
A sentence composed only of the first language is output as audio, and then the first step test is started. For example, a sentence composed only of Japanese (Japanese sentence) is adopted as a sentence composed only of the first language. As this Japanese sentence, the first sound data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. Moreover, the voice speed of one sentence (Japanese sentence) composed only of Japanese is a so-called normal speed.

Second step:
After a phrase of one sentence consisting only of the first language, a predetermined pause time is inserted, and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language is continued, and this is repeated to output one sentence composed entirely. For example, a single sentence composed of a combination of one Japanese sentence and one English sentence (corresponding to the English translation of one Japanese sentence) is adopted. As this sentence, the second audio data stored in advance in the storage unit 12 is used. It should be noted that the second step test is executed during the above-described pause time. The voice speed of this sentence is a speed determined in consideration of the test result of the first step or the second step.

Third step:
After a phrase of one sentence consisting only of the first language, a predetermined pause time is inserted, and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language is continued, and this is repeated to output one sentence composed entirely. For example, a single sentence composed of a combination of one Japanese sentence and one English sentence (corresponding to the English translation of one Japanese sentence) is adopted. As this sentence, the second audio data stored in advance in the storage unit 12 is used. Note that the test of the third step is executed during the above-described pause time. Further, the voice speed of this sentence is a speed determined in consideration of the test result of the second step or the third step.

Fourth step:
A sentence composed only of the first language is output as audio, and then the test in the fourth step is started. For example, a sentence composed only of Japanese (Japanese sentence) is adopted as a sentence composed only of the first language. As this Japanese sentence, the first sound data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. Moreover, the voice speed of one sentence (Japanese sentence) composed only of Japanese is a so-called normal speed.

  As described above, the speaking process of the foreign language learning method using the foreign language learning device 10 includes four steps.

  Next, a foreign language learning method using the foreign language learning apparatus 10 will be described in detail based on a flowchart.

First, the listening process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, first, the first step is started.
In the first step, voice output based on the first voice data is executed by the voice output unit 22 (S100). In the first step of the listening process, English sentences are output as voice. The English text of the first step in the listening process is a predetermined speed (e.g., about 100 words per minute are output in one minute) within a range in which about 100 to about 150 words are output per minute. Audio).

  After executing the audio output of the first step, the test of the first step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S110). In this test, questions such as listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar are presented from the test execution unit 14. The question setting method is incorporated in the foreign language learning apparatus 10 or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display unit, and is output as a sound from a speaker as necessary. On the other hand, the learner inputs the answer of the question from the answer input unit 16. When an answer is input from the answer input unit 16, it consists only of a single sentence consisting of only the first language (English) output in the second step and the second language (Japanese) as a translation. The voice speed selection unit 20 selects a voice speed of one sentence completed by combining a sentence with one sentence (corresponding to a Japanese translation of one sentence of the first language (English)) (S120). . Here, in the second step, one sentence of a sentence consisting only of the first language (English) and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese) as a translation (one sentence consisting of the first language (English)) The voice speed of a sentence completed in combination with a Japanese sentence corresponding to a Japanese sentence is about 100 to about 150 words per minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the first step. Based on any speed in the audio output range (for example, the speed at which about 100 words are output per minute) as a reference, the range from 50% to 150% of the standard (about 50 to about 225 words per minute) Is selected as a predetermined speed. Of course, when the result (score) of the test in the first step is poor, the voice speed is any one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute (for example, 1 minute). The speed at which about 100 words are output in speech) is 50%. On the other hand, when the test result (score) of the first step is good, the voice speed is any one of speeds in a range in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute (for example, per minute). 150% based on the speed of outputting about 100 words). Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved. When the first step is completed, the process always proceeds to the second step.

Next, the second step of the listening process is started.
In the second step, voice output based on the second voice data is executed by the voice output unit 22 (S130). In the second step of the listening process, one sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese) which is the translation (one sentence consisting of the first language (English)) A sentence completed in combination with a Japanese translation of a single sentence) is output as audio. One sentence of the second step in the listening process is output as a voice based on the speed (second voice data) selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S120. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S120, that is, any speed in a range in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute (for example, This is a predetermined speed within a range of 50% to 150% (a range in which about 50 to about 225 words are voiced per minute). Note that the sound output unit 22 maintains a constant sound output pitch (same as the sound output pitch in the first step).

  After execution of the audio output of the second step, the test of the second step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S140). In this test, questions such as listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar are presented from the test execution unit 14. The question setting method is incorporated in the foreign language learning apparatus 10 or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display unit, and is output as a sound from a speaker as necessary. On the other hand, the learner inputs the answer of the question from the answer input unit 16. When an answer is input from the answer input unit 16, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass / fail based on pass / fail reference data. If the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass (S150: YES), the first language (English) output in the third step is considered in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step. A single sentence consisting of only one sentence consisting of only one sentence and one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese) (corresponding to the Japanese translation of one sentence consisting of the first language (English)) The voice speed is selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 (S160). Specifically, a Japanese translation of a single sentence consisting of only the first language (English) and a single sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese) (a single sentence consisting of the first language (English)) The voice speed of one sentence in combination with the one in the range of about 100 words to about 150 words per minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step Based on the speed (for example, the speed of outputting about 100 words per minute) as a reference, the range of 200% to 500% of the standard (the range of outputting about 200 words to about 750 words per minute) A predetermined speed is selected. Of course, if the result (score) of the second step test is poor, but the voice speed is any one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute (for example, 200% on the basis of the speed of outputting about 100 words per minute). On the other hand, when the result (score) of the test in the second step is good, the voice speed is one of speeds in a range of voice output of about 100 words to about 150 words per minute (for example, per minute). It becomes 500% on the basis of (the speed at which about 100 words are voiced). Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved.

  On the other hand, if the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test is rejected (S150: NO), the second step is re-learning, so that the sentence is composed only of the first language (English) output in the second step. Completed by combining a single sentence and a translation of a single sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese) (corresponding to a Japanese translation of a single sentence consisting of the first language (English)) The voice speed of one sentence is selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 (S120). Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence in the second step is one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step. Based on the speed (for example, the speed of outputting about 100 words per minute) as a reference, the range of 50% to 150% of the standard (the range of outputting about 50 to about 225 words per minute) It is a predetermined speed. Of course, if the second step test fails and the result is significantly worse, any speed in the range of about 100 to about 150 words per minute (eg, 1 minute) The speed at which about 100 words are output in speech) is 50%. On the other hand, if the result of the second step test is not successful but the result (score) is not so bad, the voice speed is any one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute. (For example, a speed at which about 100 words are output in a minute) as a reference, becomes 150%. Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved. In the second-step relearning, as described above, the voice output of one sentence of the second step is executed, the test is started, and the speed of the next voice output is selected (S130 to S160).

  As described above, when the second step test is passed (S150: YES), the learning can proceed to the third step, and when the second step test is failed (S150: NO). In this case, the second step is learned again.

  When the test of the second step of the listening process is passed (S150: YES), the third step is started.

  In the third step, audio output based on the second audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S170). In the third step of the listening process, one sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese) which is the translation (one sentence consisting of the first language (English)) A sentence completed in combination with a Japanese translation of a single sentence) is output as audio. One sentence of the third step in the listening process is output as a voice based on the speed (second voice data) selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S160. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S160, that is, any speed in a range in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute (for example, This is a predetermined speed within a range of 200% to 500% (a range in which about 200 to about 750 words are voiced per minute) with reference to a speed at which about 100 words are voiced per minute). Note that the sound output unit 22 maintains a constant sound output pitch (same as the sound output pitch in the first step).

  After execution of the audio output in the third step, the test in the third step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S180). In this test, questions such as listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar are presented from the test execution unit 14. The question setting method is incorporated in the foreign language learning apparatus 10 or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display unit, and is output as a sound from a speaker as necessary. On the other hand, the learner inputs the answer of the question from the answer input unit 16. When an answer is input from the answer input unit 16, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass / fail based on pass / fail reference data. If the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass (S190: YES), the first language (English) output in the fourth step is considered in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step. The voice speed of one sentence consisting of only the voice is selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 (S200). Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) in the fourth step is about 100 to about 150 words per minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step. Based on any speed in the audio output range (for example, the speed at which about 100 words are output per minute) as a reference, the range is 200% to 500% of the reference (about 200 to about 750 words per minute). Is selected as a predetermined speed. Of course, if the result (score) of the third step test is poor, but the voice speed is one of speeds within a range in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute (for example, 200% on the basis of the speed of outputting about 100 words per minute). On the other hand, when the result (score) of the test in the third step is good, the voice speed is one of speeds in a range in which about 100 words to about 150 words are output per minute (for example, per minute). It becomes 500% on the basis of (the speed at which about 100 words are voiced). Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved.

  On the other hand, if the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test is rejected (S190: NO), the re-learning of the third step is performed, so that the sentence is composed only of the first language (English) output in the third step. Completed by combining a single sentence and a translation of a single sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese) (corresponding to a Japanese translation of a single sentence consisting of the first language (English)) The voice speed of one sentence is selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 (S160). Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence in the third step is one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step. Based on the speed (for example, the speed of outputting about 100 words per minute) as a reference, the range of 150% to 300% of the standard (the range of outputting about 150 words to about 450 words per minute) A predetermined speed is selected. Of course, if the third step test fails and the result is significantly worse, any speed in the range of about 100 to about 150 words per minute (eg, 1 minute) (The speed at which about 100 words are output in voice) to 150%. On the other hand, if the result of the third step test is not successful but the result (score) is not significantly worse, the voice speed is any one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are output per minute. (For example, a speed at which about 100 words are output per minute) as a reference, becomes 300%. Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved. In the re-learning of the third step, as described above, the voice output of one sentence of the third step is executed, the test is started, and the speed of the next voice output is selected (S170 to S200).

  The test result (score) of the third step is added to the test result (score) of the fourth step, and is stored in the storage unit 12.

  As described above, when the test in the third step passes (S190: YES), the learning can proceed to the fourth step, and when the test fails in the third step (S190: NO). In this case, the third step is learned again.

  When the test of the third step of the listening process is passed (S190: YES), the fourth step is started.

  In the fourth step, voice output based on the first voice data is executed by the voice output unit 22 (S210). In the fourth step of the listening process, one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) is output as a voice. One sentence of the fourth step in the listening process is output as a voice based on the speed (first voice data) selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S200. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S200, that is, any speed in a range in which about 100 words to about 150 words are output in one minute (for example, This is a predetermined speed within a range of 200% to 500% (a range in which about 200 to about 750 words are voiced per minute) with reference to a speed at which about 100 words are voiced per minute). Note that the sound output unit 22 maintains a constant sound output pitch (same as the sound output pitch in the first step).

  After executing the voice output in the fourth step, the test in the fourth step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S220). In this test, questions such as listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar are presented from the test execution unit 14. The question setting method is incorporated in the foreign language learning apparatus 10 or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display unit, and is output as a sound from a speaker as necessary. On the other hand, the learner inputs the answer of the question from the answer input unit 16. When an answer is input from the answer input unit 16, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass / fail based on pass / fail reference data.

  Here, the pass / fail determination method of the fourth step is based on the sum score obtained by adding the test result (score) of the third step and the test result (score) of the fourth step stored in the storage unit 12. Judgment is made based on whether or not the reference data is exceeded. If the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass (S230: YES), the voice speed selection unit 20 selects the voice speed of one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) output in the fifth step. (S240). Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) in the fifth step is about 100 to about 150 words per minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the fourth step. Any speed within the range of voice output (for example, the speed of voice output of about 100 words per minute) is selected.

  On the other hand, if the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test is rejected (S230: NO), is the third step re-learned in consideration of the test results of the third step and the fourth step already executed? Alternatively, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines whether to perform the relearning in the fourth step. Specifically, if the result of the test in the fourth step is unacceptable and the result of the test is remarkably bad, re-learning in the third step is determined by the pass / fail judgment unit 18, and the test in the fourth step is determined. If the result is unacceptable but the result of the test is not very bad, re-learning in the fourth step is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18. In the case of re-learning in the third step, it consists of only one sentence of the first language (English) and the second language (Japanese) that is the translation of the first language (English) output in the third step. The voice speed selection unit 20 selects the voice speed of one sentence completed by combining a sentence with one sentence (corresponding to the Japanese translation of one sentence of the first language (English)) (S160). . On the other hand, when re-learning in the fourth step, the voice speed selection unit 20 selects the voice speed of one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) output in the fourth step (S200).

  Also in this selection process, the voice speed of one sentence in the third step and the fourth step is about 100 to about 150 words per minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step and the fourth step. Based on any speed in the audio output range (for example, the speed at which about 100 words are output per minute) as a reference, the range from 150% to 300% of the standard (about 150 to about 450 words per minute) Is selected as a predetermined speed. Of course, if the test of the fourth step is failed and the result is remarkably bad, the re-learning of the third step is determined, and the range in which about 100 to about 150 words are output per minute. The speed becomes 150% based on one of the speeds (for example, the speed at which about 100 words are output per minute). Here, the speed of the voice output in the re-learning in the third step is selected from the range of 150% to 300% of the above reference in consideration of the results of the tests of the third step and the fourth step already performed. The On the other hand, if the result of the 4th step test is not satisfactory, but the result (score) is not significantly worse, the re-learning of the 4th step is determined, and the voice speed is about 100 words per minute. One of the ranges in which 150 words are output as voice (for example, the speed at which about 100 words are output per minute) is 300%. Here, the speed of the voice output in the re-learning in the fourth step is selected from the range of 150% to 300% of the above reference in consideration of the results of the tests of the third step and the fourth step already performed. The Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved. In the re-learning of the third step, as described above, the voice output of one sentence of the third step is executed, the test is started, and the speed of the next voice output is selected (S170 to S200). In the fourth step relearning, as in the above, the voice output of one sentence of the fourth step is executed, the test is started, and the speed of the next voice output is selected (S210 to S240).

  As described above, when the test of the fourth step is passed (S230: YES), the learning can proceed to the fifth step, and when the test of the fourth step is failed (S230: NO). In this case, either the third step or the fourth step is learned again.

  When the test in the fourth step of the listening process is passed (S230: YES), the fifth step is started.

  In the fifth step, voice output based on the first voice data is executed by the voice output unit 22 (S250). In the fifth step of the listening process, English sentences are output as voice. The English text of the fifth step in the listening process is the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S240, that is, any one of a plurality of speeds in a range of outputting about 100 to about 150 words per minute, A voice is output at a predetermined speed (for example, a speed at which about 100 words are voiced per minute). Note that the sound output unit 22 maintains a constant sound output pitch (same as the sound output pitch in the first step).

  After executing the voice output in the fifth step, the test is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S260). In this test, questions such as listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar are presented from the test execution unit 14. The question setting method is incorporated in the foreign language learning apparatus 10 or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display unit, and is output as a sound from a speaker as necessary. On the other hand, the learner inputs the answer of the question from the answer input unit 16. When an answer is input from the answer input unit 16, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass / fail based on pass / fail reference data. If the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass (S270: YES), this unit becomes a successful person, and this unit learning (that is, voice output by the first voice data and second voice data of this unit). ) Ends (S280).

  On the other hand, when the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test is not successful (S270: NO), the process returns to the first step and the unit is learned again from the beginning. In this case, the foreign language learning method proceeds through each step after S100. In addition, since the content of each process after S100 is as above-mentioned, description is abbreviate | omitted.

Next, the speaking process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, first, the first step is started.
In the first step, audio output based on the first audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S300). In the first step of the speaking process, a Japanese sentence is output as a voice. The first step in the speaking process is a normal speed (for example, about 100 words per minute of voice output) in the range of about 100 to about 150 words per minute of voice output. Audio).

  After the audio output of the first step is executed, the test of the first step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S310). This test asks for English translation of Japanese text. The learner inputs an English sentence created by translating the Japanese sentence into English from the answer input unit 16. As the answer input unit 16, a voice recognition device or a voice recognition program is employed. Then, after the Japanese sentence is output as voice, the test execution time elapses, and an English sentence that is an English translation of the Japanese sentence is output as voice by the voice output unit 22. This English sentence is stored in advance in the storage unit 12 as the first voice data together with the Japanese sentence. The learner can determine whether or not the English sentence he / she spoke is accurate by listening to the voice of the English sentence. Further, when an English sentence is input from the answer input unit 16, the test execution unit 14 determines whether the English sentence spoken by the learner matches the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese sentence output in the first step. Is done. In this determination, the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese sentence output in the first step is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance, and the English sentence spoken by the learner and the English translation of the Japanese sentence output in the first step (correct answer). Is determined by whether or not. If the English sentence spoken by the learner does not match the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese sentence output in the first step, the test execution unit 14 determines whether the English sentence spoken by the learner matches a similar answer. To be judged. As a result, the learner's progress level is grasped. Note that English sentences that are correct answers of tests and English sentences that are similar answers are stored in the storage unit 12 in advance.

  Then, in consideration of the test result (score) of the first step, a single sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) output in the second step and the second language (English) serving as the translation A voice speed selection unit 20 selects a voice speed of a sentence completed by combining a sentence of a sentence consisting of only a sentence (corresponding to an English translation of a sentence of a sentence consisting of a first language (Japanese)) ( S320). As described above, there is a predetermined pause time (test) between a single sentence of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) and a single sentence of only one sentence composed of the second language (English) serving as the translation. Execution time). Here, one sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (English) to be translated (one sentence of one sentence consisting of the first language (Japanese)). The voice speed of one sentence completed by combining with the English translation) is a range of about 100 to about 150 words per minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the first step. One of these speeds (for example, the speed at which about 100 words are output per minute) as a reference, the range from 50% to 150% of the standard (the range at which about 50 to about 225 words are output per minute) ) Is selected. Of course, when the result (score) of the test in the first step is poor, the voice speed is any one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute (for example, 1 minute). The speed at which about 100 words are output in speech) is 50%. On the other hand, when the test result (score) of the first step is good, the voice speed is any one of speeds in a range in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute (for example, per minute). 150% based on the speed of outputting about 100 words). Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved. Further, in the second step, a pause time (between a single sentence of a sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) and a single sentence of a sentence consisting only of the second language (English) as a translation thereof ( The test execution time may be adjusted in consideration of the test result (score) of the first step. Specifically, when the test result (score) of the first step is good, the pause time (test execution time) of the second step is shortened, and the test result (score) of the first step is bad In this case, the pause time (test execution time) of the second step becomes longer. As a result, the test execution time can be adjusted according to the learner's progress level and academic ability. When the first step is completed, the process always proceeds to the second step.

Next, the second step of the speaking process is started.
In the second step, audio output based on the second audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S330). In the second step of the speaking process, one sentence of a sentence consisting only of a first language (Japanese) and one sentence of a sentence consisting of only a second language (English) as a translation thereof (consisting of a first language (Japanese)) A sentence completed in combination with a sentence corresponding to an English translation of a sentence) is output as audio. A sentence of the second step in the speaking process is output as a voice based on the speed (second voice data) selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S320. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S320, that is, any speed in the range in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute (for example, This is a predetermined speed within a range of 50% to 150% (a range in which about 50 to about 225 words are voiced per minute). Note that the sound output unit 22 maintains a constant sound output pitch (same as the sound output pitch in the first step).

  The test execution unit 14 executes the test of the second step during a pause time that is intervened during the audio output of the second step (S340). This test asks for an English translation of a single sentence in the first language (Japanese) only. The learner inputs an English sentence considered by himself / herself from the answer input unit 16. As the answer input unit 16, a voice recognition device or a voice recognition program is employed. When a predetermined pause time (test execution time) elapses, a sentence of a sentence consisting only of a second language (English), which is a translation (correct answer) of a sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) is spoken. Is output. As described above, the voice output of one sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) → the execution of the test → the voice output of one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (English) as translation (correct answer) is 1. It is executed for a plurality of units constituting one unit and constituting one sentence. For example, when one sentence is composed of five units, the voice output of one sentence in only one first language (Japanese) → test execution → translation (correct answer) for each unit. The voice output of one sentence of a sentence consisting only of the second language (English) is executed five times in succession.

  When an answer is input from the answer input unit 16 in each test of the second step, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass / fail based on the pass / fail reference data. Then, when the total score or average score of each test in the second step is calculated and higher than the reference point, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test is acceptable. In the case of passing (S350: YES), in consideration of the result (score) of the test in the second step, one sentence of only one sentence composed of only the first language (Japanese) output in the third step and its sentence The speed of a single sentence completed by combining a single sentence in one sentence consisting of only the second language (English) to be translated (corresponding to an English translation of one sentence in one sentence consisting of the first language (Japanese)). It is selected by the speed selection unit 20 (S360). Specifically, it is an English translation of one sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence of one sentence consisting only of the second language (English) (one sentence of one sentence consisting of the first language (Japanese). The voice speed of one sentence completed in combination with the corresponding one) can be any of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are output per minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step. With reference to the speed (for example, the speed at which about 100 words are output per minute), the range of 200% to 500% of the standard (the range where about 200 to about 750 words are output per minute) A predetermined speed is selected. Of course, if the result (score) of the second step test is poor, but the voice speed is any one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are voiced per minute (for example, 200% on the basis of the speed of outputting about 100 words per minute). On the other hand, when the result (score) of the test in the second step is good, the voice speed is one of speeds in a range of voice output of about 100 words to about 150 words per minute (for example, per minute). It becomes 500% on the basis of (the speed at which about 100 words are voiced). Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved. Further, in the third step, a pause time (between a single sentence of a sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) and a single sentence of a sentence consisting only of the second language (English) as a translation thereof) The test execution time may be adjusted in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step. Specifically, when the test result (score) of the second step is good, the pause time (test execution time) of the third step is shortened, and the test result (score) of the second step is bad In this case, the pause time (test execution time) of the third step becomes longer. As a result, the test execution time can be adjusted according to the learner's progress level and academic ability.

  On the other hand, when the total score or average score of each test in the second step is calculated and is lower than the reference point, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test has failed. In the case of failure (S350: NO), since the second step is re-learning, one sentence of only one sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) output in the second step and its translation are used. The voice speed selection unit 20 is a voice speed of one sentence completed by combining one sentence sentence consisting of only two languages (English) (corresponding to an English translation of one sentence sentence consisting of the first language (Japanese)). (S320). Specifically, when the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the result is unacceptable (S350: NO), the voice speed of one sentence of the second step is 1 in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step. A range from 50% to 150% of the standard based on any speed in a range in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in a minute (for example, a speed in which about 100 words are output in a minute). A predetermined speed of a range in which about 50 to about 225 words are output in a minute). Of course, if the second step test fails and the result is significantly worse, any speed in the range of about 100 to about 150 words per minute (eg, 1 minute) The speed at which about 100 words are output in speech) is 50%. On the other hand, if the result of the second step test is not successful but the result (score) is not so bad, the voice speed is any one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute. (For example, a speed at which about 100 words are output in a minute) as a reference, becomes 150%. Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved. Also, in the second step of re-learning, it is provided between one sentence of a sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence of a sentence consisting only of the second language (English) as the translation. The length of the pause time (test execution time) may be adjusted in consideration of the test result (score) of the first step. Specifically, when the test result (score) of the second step is relatively good, the pause time (test execution time) of the second step, which is relearning, is shortened, and the test result of the second step When the (score) is relatively bad, the pause time (test execution time) of the second step, which is relearning, becomes long. As a result, the test execution time can be adjusted according to the learner's progress level and academic ability. In the second-step relearning, the voice output and test of the second step are executed, and the speed of the next voice output is selected (S330 to S360).

  Thus, when it passes by the test of the 2nd step (S350: YES), it can progress to the 3rd step and can learn, and when it fails by the test of the 2nd step (S350: NO) In this case, the second step is learned again.

  When the second step of the speaking process is passed (S350: YES), the third step is started.

  In the third step, audio output based on the second audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S370). In the third step of the speaking process, one sentence of a sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence of a sentence consisting of only the second language (English) as a translation thereof (consisting of the first language (Japanese)) A sentence completed in combination with a sentence corresponding to an English translation of a sentence) is output as audio. A sentence of the third step in the speaking process is output as a voice based on the speed (second voice data) selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S360. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S360, that is, any speed in a range in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute (for example, This is a predetermined speed within a range of 200% to 500% (a range in which about 200 to about 750 words are voiced per minute) with reference to a speed at which about 100 words are voiced per minute). Note that the sound output unit 22 maintains a constant sound output pitch (same as the sound output pitch in the first step).

  The test of the third step is executed by the test execution unit 14 during the pause time intervening in the middle of the audio output of the third step (S380). This test asks for an English translation of a single sentence in the first language (Japanese) only. The learner inputs an English sentence considered by himself / herself from the answer input unit 16. As the answer input unit 16, a voice recognition device or a voice recognition program is employed. When a predetermined pause time (test execution time) elapses, a sentence of a sentence consisting only of a second language (English), which is a translation (correct answer) of a sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) is spoken. Is output. As described above, the voice output of one sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) → the execution of the test → the voice output of one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (English) as translation (correct answer) is 1. It is executed for a plurality of units constituting one unit and constituting one sentence. For example, when one sentence is composed of five units, the voice output of one sentence in only one first language (Japanese) → test execution → translation (correct answer) for each unit. The voice output of one sentence of a sentence consisting only of the second language (English) is executed five times in succession.

  When an answer is input from the answer input unit 16 in each test of the third step, pass / fail is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 based on the pass / fail reference data. Then, when the total score or average score of each test in the third step is calculated and higher than the reference score, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test is acceptable. In the case of passing (S390: YES), considering the result (score) of the test in the third step, the voice speed of one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) output in the fourth step is spoken. It is selected by the speed selection unit 20 (S400). Specifically, in the fourth step of the speaking process, a Japanese sentence is output as a voice. The Japanese sentence of the fourth step in the speaking process is a normal speed (for example, about 100 words per minute are output in one minute) out of a range of about 100 words to about 150 words per minute. Audio). Also, in the fourth step, the length of pause time (test execution time) following the output of a single sentence in the first language (Japanese) is adjusted in consideration of the test result (score) in the third step. May be. Specifically, when the test result (score) of the third step is good, the pause time (test execution time) of the fourth step is shortened, and the test result (score) of the third step is bad In this case, the pause time (test execution time) of the fourth step becomes longer. As a result, the test execution time can be adjusted according to the learner's progress level and academic ability.

  On the other hand, when the sum and average points of the tests in the third step are calculated and lower than the reference point, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test has failed. In the case of failure (S390: NO), the re-learning of the third step is performed, and therefore, one sentence of only one sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) output in the third step and the translation thereof. The voice speed selection unit 20 is a voice speed of one sentence completed by combining one sentence sentence consisting of only two languages (English) (corresponding to an English translation of one sentence sentence consisting of the first language (Japanese)). Is selected (S360). Specifically, when the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test is rejected (S390: NO), the voice speed of one sentence in the third step to be relearned takes into account the result (score) of the test in the third step. Then, based on any speed within a range in which about 100 to about 150 words are output in one minute (for example, a speed in which about 100 words are output in one minute) as a reference, 200% to 500 of the reference % (A range in which about 200 to about 750 words are voiced per minute). Of course, if the test of the third step is failed and the result is remarkably bad, the voice speed is any speed in the range of voice output of about 100 to about 150 words per minute. (For example, the speed at which about 100 words are voiced per minute) is 200%. On the other hand, if the result of the third step test is not successful but the result (score) is not significantly worse, the voice speed is any one of the ranges in which about 100 to about 150 words are output per minute. (For example, the speed at which about 100 words are voiced per minute) as a reference, becomes 500%. Thereby, the learning setting matched with the learner's progress level and academic ability becomes possible, and learning efficiency can be improved. Also, in the third step of re-learning, it is provided between one sentence of a sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence of a sentence consisting only of the second language (English) as the translation. The length of the pause time (test execution time) may be adjusted in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step. Specifically, when the result (score) of the third step test is relatively good, the pause time (test execution time) of the third step, which is relearning, is shortened, and the test result of the third step When the (score) is relatively poor, the pause time (test execution time) of the third step, which is relearning, becomes long. As a result, the test execution time can be adjusted according to the learner's progress level and academic ability. In the re-learning of the third step, the voice output and test of the third step are executed, and the speed of the next voice output is selected (S370 to S400).

  As described above, when the test in the third step passes (S390: YES), the learning can proceed to the fourth step, and when the test fails in the third step (S390: NO). In this case, the third step is learned again.

  When the third step of the speaking process is passed (S390: YES), the fourth step is started.

  In the fourth step, audio output based on the first audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S410). In the fourth step of the speaking process, a Japanese sentence is output as a voice. The Japanese sentence of the fourth step in the speaking process is a normal speed (for example, about 100 words per minute are output in one minute) out of a range of about 100 words to about 150 words per minute. Audio).

  After execution of the voice output of the fourth step, the test of the fourth step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S420). This test asks for English translation of Japanese text. The learner inputs an English sentence created by translating the Japanese sentence into English from the answer input unit 16. As the answer input unit 16, a voice recognition device or a voice recognition program is employed. Then, after the Japanese sentence is output as voice, the test execution time elapses, and an English sentence that is an English translation of the Japanese sentence is output as voice by the voice output unit 22. This English sentence is stored in advance in the storage unit 12 as the first voice data together with the Japanese sentence. The learner can determine whether or not the English sentence he / she spoke is accurate by listening to the voice of the English sentence. Further, when an English sentence is input from the answer input unit 16, the test execution unit 14 determines whether or not the English sentence spoken by the learner matches the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese sentence output in the fourth step. Is done. For this determination, the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese text output in the fourth step is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance, and the English sentence spoken by the learner and the English translation of the Japanese text output in the fourth step (correct answer). Is determined by whether or not. If the English sentence spoken by the learner does not match the English translation (correct answer) of the Japanese sentence output in the fourth step, the test execution unit 14 determines whether the English sentence spoken by the learner matches a similar answer. To be judged. As a result, the learner's progress level is grasped. Note that English sentences that are correct answers of tests and English sentences that are similar answers are stored in the storage unit 12 in advance.

  When an answer is input from the answer input unit 16 by the learner, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass / fail based on the pass / fail reference data. And when the score (score) of the test of a 4th step is higher than a reference | standard score, the pass / fail determination part 18 determines with a pass. If the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines pass (S430: YES), this unit becomes a passer and learning of this unit ends (S440).

  On the other hand, when the score (score) of the test in the fourth step is lower than the reference point, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test is rejected. If the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the test is rejected (S430: NO), the process returns to the first step and the unit is learned again from the beginning. In this case, the foreign language learning method proceeds through each step after S300. The contents of each process after S300 are as described above.

  As described above, according to the foreign language learning device and the foreign language learning method according to the present embodiment, learning that matches (corresponds to) the foreign language progress level of each learner while maintaining high learning motivation of the learner. To improve learning efficiency.

  Hereinafter, features of the foreign language learning apparatus and the foreign language learning method according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  First, the learner desperately listens to the English that is output by voice, so that the learner's concentration and information processing ability can be improved, and the memory efficiency of the learner's brain can be improved. .

  If the learner learns English at an accelerated speed and then listens at a normal speed, it can be heard very well. That is, by setting the listening speed of English to about 170 percent (˜200 percent) than the normal speed, the learner can easily listen to English at the normal speed (100 percent).

  For learners to understand English, it is very important to grasp and remember the beginning of the sentence, that is, the beginning of the sentence. The beginning of this sentence contains important information such as the subject, verb, and interrogative that are very important in understanding English, and whether the sentence was a positive sentence, a question sentence, or a negative sentence. Yes. Also, English speakers often come to conclusions at the beginning of sentences. On the other hand, learners like Japanese who have deep language habits who come to the conclusion at the end of the sentence forget important information at the beginning of the sentence when they read English slowly. In fact, even if you don't read (or listen) late, many Japanese can't remember this sentence. Under the current situation, the learner does not forget important information at the beginning of the sentence by learning with the foreign language learning apparatus of the present embodiment, and adds information on branches and leaves to such information. I can go.

  Here, a technical problem caused by accelerated English listening will be described.

(Problem 1)
Normally, if English is accelerated and output as a voice, the English pitch will increase, making it difficult to hear. In fact, the higher the speed, the harder it becomes to listen to English because of the pitch and the murky noise.

(Problem 2)
On the other hand, it is difficult for Japanese people to hear and understand English at normal speed, but listening to accelerated English like English news and taking its meaning very difficult.

(Problem 3)
Also, as English speed increases, it becomes more difficult to hear liaison and sound contraction, so-called overlapping sounds.

  The present embodiment solves the above problem as follows.

(Explanation of grounds for solving Problem 1)
As for the maintenance of the pitch, the pitch (Tone, Pitch) can be kept at the same height as the normal speed even if the speed of the audio output is accelerated or decelerated by using a DPC (Digital Pitch Controller). As a result, it is possible to solve the problem that it is difficult to hear the English voice that is output as a voice (it is difficult to hear because the pitch goes up, or a failure due to noise).

(Explanation of grounds for solving Problem 2)
Regarding English comprehension, English can be understood directly in English word order by dividing English into phrases and inserting a translation into each phrase. As in the past, the method of translating and understanding English one sentence at a time requires correcting the English in the order of Japanese words, so it becomes more difficult to understand English as the speed of voice output increases. . On the other hand, since the learner uses the foreign language learning apparatus 10 of the present embodiment to understand English in the order of English, it is difficult to understand English by increasing the speed of voice output. Can be prevented. In addition, the learner's ability to understand English can be significantly improved by training with the foreign language learning apparatus 10 of the present embodiment.

(Explanation of grounds for solving Problem 3)
By using the foreign language learning device 10 of the present embodiment, the learner understands English in a way that captures English for each phrase, so that the sounds heard by overlapping a plurality of English words can be clearly divided and heard. .

  In addition, the foreign language learning apparatus 10 of this embodiment can be implemented as a game device that is performed using a communication device such as a television, for example. Moreover, the foreign language learning apparatus 10 can be implemented as a single game machine that does not use a television. The foreign language learning device 10 can also be implemented as a terminal device (personal computer) capable of connecting to the Internet, for example.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Foreign language learning apparatus 12 Memory | storage part 14 Test execution part 16 Answer input part 18 Pass / fail judgment part 20 Voice speed selection part 22 Voice output part

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A foreign language learning device that determines a learner's language ability and provides learning that matches the learner's language ability,
A plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds, one element constituting one sentence of the first language, and one sentence of the first language A plurality of second voice data for executing voice output of a sentence at a plurality of different speeds configured by alternately combining one element of a second language serving as a translation of the one element to be translated; ,
A test execution unit for executing the test;
An answer input unit for inputting a learner's answer to the test executed by the test execution unit;
In consideration of the result of the answer input to the answer input unit, a speed that matches the learner's language ability is selected from the speeds of the first voice data or the second voice data stored in the storage unit. An audio speed selection unit,
Even if the voice output becomes high speed or low speed, it has a DPC function for keeping the pitch constant, and the first voice data or the voice data in a state where the pitch is kept constant at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit. An audio output unit for executing audio output based on the second audio data;
Have
The storage unit stores pass / fail reference data for the test,
A pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data;
The test execution unit executes a test after executing the audio output based on the first audio data;
After the execution of the test, the voice speed selection unit is determined to be acceptable by the pass / fail determination unit based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test. Selecting a speed of sound output based on the first sound data to be executed;
The voice output unit executes a voice output based on the first voice data at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit after the test is executed in a state where a pitch is kept constant by the DPC function. Learning device. A foreign language learning device that determines a learner's language ability and provides learning that matches the learner's language ability,
A plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds, one element constituting one sentence of the first language, and one sentence of the first language A plurality of second voice data for executing voice output of a sentence at a plurality of different speeds configured by alternately combining one element of a second language serving as a translation of the one element to be translated; ,
A test execution unit for executing the test;
An answer input unit for inputting a learner's answer to the test executed by the test execution unit;
In consideration of the result of the answer input to the answer input unit, a speed that matches the learner's language ability is selected from the speeds of the first voice data or the second voice data stored in the storage unit. An audio speed selection unit,
Even if the voice output becomes high speed or low speed, it has a DPC function for keeping the pitch constant, and the first voice data or the voice data in a state where the pitch is kept constant at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit. An audio output unit for executing audio output based on the second audio data;
Have
The storage unit stores pass / fail reference data for the test,
A pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data;
The test execution unit executes a test during or after audio output based on the second audio data,
After the execution of the test, the voice speed selection unit is determined to be acceptable by the pass / fail determination unit based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test. Selecting a speed of sound output based on the first sound data to be executed ;
The voice output unit executes a voice output based on the first voice data at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit after the test is executed in a state where a pitch is kept constant by the DPC function. Learning device. A foreign language learning device that determines a learner's language ability and provides learning that matches the learner's language ability,
A plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds, one element constituting one sentence of the first language, and one sentence of the first language A plurality of second voice data for executing voice output of a sentence at a plurality of different speeds configured by alternately combining one element of a second language serving as a translation of the one element to be translated; ,
A test execution unit for executing the test;
An answer input unit for inputting a learner's answer to the test executed by the test execution unit;
In consideration of the result of the answer input to the answer input unit, a speed that matches the learner's language ability is selected from the speeds of the first voice data or the second voice data stored in the storage unit. An audio speed selection unit,
Even if the voice output becomes high speed or low speed, it has a DPC function for keeping the pitch constant, and the first voice data or the voice data in a state where the pitch is kept constant at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit. An audio output unit for executing audio output based on the second audio data;
Have
The storage unit stores pass / fail reference data for the test,
A pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data;
The test execution unit executes a test during or after audio output based on the second audio data,
After the execution of the test, the voice speed selection unit is determined to be acceptable by the pass / fail determination unit based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test. Selecting a speed of sound output based on the second sound data to be executed;
The voice output unit executes a voice output based on the second voice data at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit after the test is executed in a state where the pitch is kept constant by the DPC function. Learning device. A foreign language learning device that determines a learner's language ability and provides learning that matches the learner's language ability,
A plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds, one element constituting one sentence of the first language, and one sentence of the first language A plurality of second voice data for executing voice output of a sentence at a plurality of different speeds configured by alternately combining one element of a second language serving as a translation of the one element to be translated; ,
A test execution unit for executing the test;
An answer input unit for inputting a learner's answer to the test executed by the test execution unit;
In consideration of the result of the answer input to the answer input unit, a speed that matches the learner's language ability is selected from the speeds of the first voice data or the second voice data stored in the storage unit. An audio speed selection unit,
Even if the voice output becomes high speed or low speed, it has a DPC function for keeping the pitch constant, and the first voice data or the voice data in a state where the pitch is kept constant at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit. An audio output unit for executing audio output based on the second audio data;
Have
The storage unit stores pass / fail reference data for the test,
A pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data;
The test execution unit executes a test after executing the audio output based on the first audio data;
The voice speed selection unit is configured to execute the test when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is rejected based on a result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test. Selecting a speed of sound output based on the first sound data or the second sound data executed before;
The voice output unit outputs a voice output based on the first voice data or the second voice data executed before the test at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit after the test. A foreign language learning device that performs again in a state where the pitch is kept constant by the function . A foreign language learning device that determines a learner's language ability and provides learning that matches the learner's language ability,
A plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds, one element constituting one sentence of the first language, and one sentence of the first language A plurality of second voice data for executing voice output of a sentence at a plurality of different speeds configured by alternately combining one element of a second language serving as a translation of the one element to be translated; ,
A test execution unit for executing the test;
An answer input unit for inputting a learner's answer to the test executed by the test execution unit;
In consideration of the result of the answer input to the answer input unit, a speed that matches the learner's language ability is selected from the speeds of the first voice data or the second voice data stored in the storage unit. An audio speed selection unit,
Even if the voice output becomes high speed or low speed, it has a DPC function for keeping the pitch constant, and the first voice data or the voice data in a state where the pitch is kept constant at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit. An audio output unit for executing audio output based on the second audio data;
Have
The storage unit stores pass / fail reference data for the test,
A pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data;
The test execution unit executes a test during or after audio output based on the second audio data,
The voice speed selection unit is configured to execute the test when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is rejected based on a result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test. Selecting the speed of the voice output based on the second voice data executed previously;
The voice output unit, after the execution of the test, at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit, the voice output based on the second voice data executed before the test execution is made constant by the DPC function. Foreign language learning device that performs again in a maintained state . A foreign language learning device that determines a learner's language ability and provides learning that matches the learner's language ability,
A plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds, one element constituting one sentence of the first language, and one sentence of the first language A plurality of second voice data for executing voice output of a sentence at a plurality of different speeds configured by alternately combining one element of a second language serving as a translation of the one element to be translated; ,
A test execution unit for executing the test;
An answer input unit for inputting a learner's answer to the test executed by the test execution unit;
In consideration of the result of the answer input to the answer input unit, a speed that matches the learner's language ability is selected from the speeds of the first voice data or the second voice data stored in the storage unit. An audio speed selection unit,
Even if the voice output becomes high speed or low speed, it has a DPC function for keeping the pitch constant, and the first voice data or the voice data in a state where the pitch is kept constant at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit. An audio output unit for executing audio output based on the second audio data;
Have
The storage unit stores pass / fail reference data for the test,
A pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data;
The test execution unit executes a test after executing the audio output based on the first audio data in the first step, executes the test after executing the audio output based on the second audio data in the second step, A test is executed after the audio output based on the second audio data is executed in the step, a test is executed after the audio output based on the first audio data is executed in the fourth step, and the first audio data is added in the fifth step. Run the test after running the voice output based on
The voice speed selection unit takes into account the result of the answer input by the answer input unit in the test of the first step, and executes the second step of the second step executed after execution of the test of the first step. Select the audio output speed based on the audio data,
The test in the second step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the result of the answer input in the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test in the second step. The voice output speed based on the second voice data in the third step executed after the execution of the answer is selected, or the answer result inputted in the answer input unit in the test of the second step and the pass / fail criterion data The voice output speed based on the second voice data in the second step that is executed again after the execution of the test in the second step is determined. Selected,
The test in the third step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input in the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test in the third step. The voice output speed based on the first voice data in the fourth step executed after the execution of the answer is selected, or the result of the answer input in the answer input unit in the test of the third step and the pass / fail criterion data The voice output speed based on the second voice data in the third step executed again after the execution of the test in the third step is Selected,
The test in the fourth step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input in the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test in the fourth step. The voice output speed based on the first voice data in the fifth step executed after the execution of the answer is selected, or the answer result inputted in the answer input unit in the test in the fourth step and the pass / fail criterion data The second audio data of the third step or the second step of the fourth step executed again after the execution of the test of the fourth step when the acceptance / rejection determination unit determines that the test is rejected based on Select the audio output speed based on any of the first audio data,
The audio output unit executes audio output based on the first audio data in the first step,
Executing voice output based on the second voice data in the second step at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and maintaining a pitch constant by the DPC function;
When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test of the second step, (2) Voice output based on voice data is executed at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and the pitch is kept constant by the DPC function, or input at the answer input unit in the test of the second step. When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the result is unacceptable based on the answer result and the pass / fail reference data, the audio speed selection unit outputs the audio output based on the second audio data in the second step. Execute again at the speed selected by the above and with the pitch maintained constant by the DPC function,
When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the third step, The voice output based on one voice data is executed at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and the pitch is kept constant by the DPC function, or input by the answer input unit in the test of the third step. When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the answer is not acceptable based on the result of the answer and the pass / fail criterion data, the voice speed selection unit outputs the voice output based on the second voice data in the third step. Execute again at the speed selected by the above and with the pitch maintained constant by the DPC function,
When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the fourth step, A voice output based on one voice data is executed at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and the pitch is kept constant by the DPC function, or input by the answer input unit in the test of the fourth step. When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the result is not acceptable based on the answer result and the pass / fail reference data, the second voice data in the third step or the first voice in the fourth step The voice output based on any of the data is the speed selected by the voice speed selector and the pitch is fixed by the DPC function. Run again in a state of maintaining,
When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input in the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the fifth step, the first voice data or the The pass / fail judgment unit ends the voice output based on the second voice data or fails based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test of the fifth step. The foreign language learning apparatus which performs again the audio | voice output based on the said 1st audio | voice data in a said 1st step, when determined by (1 ). A foreign language learning device that determines a learner's language ability and provides learning that matches the learner's language ability,
A plurality of first voice data for executing a single sentence voice output composed of only the first language at a plurality of different speeds, one element constituting one sentence of the first language, and one sentence of the first language A plurality of second voice data for executing voice output of a sentence at a plurality of different speeds configured by alternately combining one element of a second language serving as a translation of the one element to be translated; ,
A test execution unit for executing the test;
An answer input unit for inputting a learner's answer to the test executed by the test execution unit;
In consideration of the result of the answer input to the answer input unit, a speed that matches the learner's language ability is selected from the speeds of the first voice data or the second voice data stored in the storage unit. An audio speed selection unit,
Even if the voice output becomes high speed or low speed, it has a DPC function for keeping the pitch constant, and the first voice data or the voice data in a state where the pitch is kept constant at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit. An audio output unit for executing audio output based on the second audio data;
Have
The storage unit stores pass / fail reference data for the test,
A pass / fail determination unit that determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer input to the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data;
The test execution unit executes a test after executing the audio output based on the first audio data in the first step, executes the test in the middle of the audio output based on the second audio data in the second step, In the step, a test is executed in the middle of the voice output based on the second voice data, and in the fourth step, a test is executed after the voice output based on the first voice data is executed.
The voice speed selection unit considers the result of the answer input by the answer input unit in the test of the first step, and executes the voice based on the second voice data of the second step executed after the execution of the test. Select the output speed,
The test in the second step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the result of the answer input in the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test in the second step. The voice output speed based on the second voice data in the third step executed after the execution of the answer is selected, or the answer result inputted in the answer input unit in the test of the second step and the pass / fail criterion data The voice output speed based on the second voice data in the second step that is executed again after the execution of the test in the second step is determined. Selected,
The test in the third step when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input in the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test in the third step. The voice output speed based on the first voice data in the fourth step executed after the execution of the answer is selected, or the result of the answer input in the answer input unit in the test of the third step and the pass / fail criterion data The voice output speed based on the second voice data in the third step executed again after the execution of the test in the third step is Selected,
The audio output unit executes audio output based on the first audio data in the first step,
Executing voice output based on the second voice data in the second step at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and maintaining a pitch constant by the DPC function;
When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail reference data in the test of the second step, (2) Voice output based on voice data is executed at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and the pitch is kept constant by the DPC function, or input at the answer input unit in the test of the second step. When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the result is unacceptable based on the answer result and the pass / fail reference data, the audio speed selection unit outputs the audio output based on the second audio data in the second step. Execute again at the speed selected by the above and with the pitch maintained constant by the DPC function,
When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the third step, The voice output based on one voice data is executed at a speed selected by the voice speed selection unit and the pitch is kept constant by the DPC function, or input by the answer input unit in the test of the third step. When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the answer is not acceptable based on the result of the answer and the pass / fail criterion data, the voice speed selection unit outputs the voice output based on the second voice data in the third step. Execute again at the speed selected by the above and with the pitch maintained constant by the DPC function,
When the pass / fail determination unit determines that the test is successful based on the answer result input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the fourth step, When the voice output based on the two voice data ends, or the pass / fail judgment unit determines that the answer is based on the result of the answer input by the answer input unit and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the fourth step. A foreign language learning device that, when determined, executes voice output based on the first voice data again in the first step .

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