JP2001027875A - Pronunciation learning promoting appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a user to promote the reinforcing of muscles and the flexibility required for the pronunciation of language, for example, English. SOLUTION: The main body 1 of this appliance has an original shape and it is made so as to give proper loads and stimuli to the articulation organ of the user. Moreover, holes 2 are bored in the main body. Two pieces of this pronunciation learning promoting appliance are used by inserting them in the mouth of the user while respectively inserting one by one at the left and the right of the outer sides of molar teeth. Thus, the reinforcing of muscle required for the pronunciation of an objective language is promoted and the flexibility of the opening and closing of the throat of the user and of the movement of lips of the user is enhanced and the user is made to be aware of an articulation range and an articulation point.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facilitating device used for learning pronunciation of a language such as English.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Listening to the pronunciation of a tape teaching material or a teacher is performed by imitating the pronunciation. The shape and articulation point of the articulator described in the cross-sectional view of the face and the like are confirmed, and the shape and articulation point are reproduced by the own articulator. Convert your pronunciation into a waveform using a computer and compare it with the teacher's pronunciation waveform. Phonetic characters
Know the target sound using phonetic symbols and phonetic charts. Various attempts have been made to learn pronunciation, such as the articulatory organs required for language pronunciation: pharynx, pharyngeal wall, tongue tip, tongue tip, anterior tongue, tongue, middle tongue, back tongue, upper lip, lower lip Nothing focused on promoting muscle building or developing flexibility. Until now, when the target language was pronounced, it was possible to indicate the position, shape, and articulation point of the tongue and both lips, and to reproduce them, so that it was possible to produce the correct pronunciation. In the case of, it can only be used for pronunciation of a single word, but it can be used to speak sentences composed of multiple words required in actual conversation, and to achieve pronunciation with fluency and speed of speech. do not do. To pronounce correctly, it is necessary to develop the articulatory muscles and flexibility required by the language, but conventional techniques require considerable time and repetitive training to develop articulatory muscles and flexibility. It is difficult for even advanced language learners to achieve.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is intended to promote the development of the muscles and flexibility required for the pronunciation of a target language by applying a load to the movement of articulatory organs, and to produce a pronunciation that can be put to practical use in a short period of time. It is intended to provide a pronunciation acquisition promotion device that enables the acquisition.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention of claim 1 promotes attaching articulatory muscles necessary for pronunciation of a language such as English and increasing flexibility. This is a pronunciation acquisition promotion device characterized in that a device having a shape characterized in that it is put into the mouth to practice pronunciation, thereby cultivating a target muscle and flexibility in a short period of time.

[0005] The invention of claim 2 enables correct sounding even while the device is in use, a shape that produces a synergistic effect when used in combination with the prior art, and if the sound cannot be sounded correctly, It is a pronunciation acquisition promotion device characterized by that the learner can recognize that.

A third aspect of the present invention is a pronunciation learning promotion device characterized in that the device has a shape capable of breathing without suffocation even if the device is accidentally swallowed during use.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. The main body 1 of the pronunciation learning promotion device has a unique shape, and applies an appropriate load and stimulus to the articulator. Also,
The body is provided with a hole 2. The two pronunciation acquisition promotion devices are used in the mouth, outside of the posterior teeth, one each on the left and right, and used.

[0008] For example, the pronunciation of a voiceless closing sound "p" using both lips is realized by increasing the pressure of the mouth whirl by the expiration sent from the lungs. There is no pronunciation that requires, and Japanese people whose native language is Japanese, say that the “p” sound is similar to the Japanese “ぴ” sound. Since the "p" sound is pronounced in the same manner as the sound, the sound does not become a correct plosive sound, and the "p" sound cannot be recognized by English speakers whose native language is English. Alternatively, Japanese people who are aware of the difference from the "ぴ" sound are concerned about increasing the pressure of the mouth stomach, and pronounce using more articulatory organs than necessary.
The subsequent pronunciation may be adversely affected, or the next pronunciation may be neglected. When practicing the pronunciation of the "p" sound using this instrument, the distance between the upper and lower lips is widened due to the spread of both cheeks to the left and right. You need to concentrate your power on both lips and close both upper and lower lips tightly. If more than usual force cannot be concentrated on both lips, the pressure of the mouth morrow cannot be increased, and the sound will not be a "p" sound nor a Japanese "ぴ" sound. Thereby, the learner can recognize that the pronunciation is wrong. Because it is possible to recognize that something is wrong, it is possible to realize the sound of the “p” sound by understanding and executing the need to increase the power over the previous time. If correct sounding can be realized in a state where a load is applied by the device, sounding without the device becomes very easy.

The pronunciation of the "v" sound using the lower lip and upper front teeth is such that when the lower lip is lightly touching the apex of the upper front teeth, exhalation accompanied by voice is sent through the mouth, and Fricative noise generated when passing through the gap. In Japanese, there is no such fricative sound due to teeth and lips, and Japanese people have a similar sound between the "v" sound and the "bu" sound in Japanese. The "v" sound is pronounced with a light plosive sound from both the upper and lower lips instead of the fricative sound from the lips, so the pronunciation is not correct and the English person cannot recognize the "v" sound. When you practice the pronunciation of the "v" sound using this device, the distance between the upper and lower lips is established as described above. Can be prevented, and pronunciation by teeth and lips is realized.

The sound pronounced by opening both lips represented by vowels "i" and "e" is not good for Japanese people, but if this device is used, both lips open naturally, so it is correct. Pronunciation becomes possible.

[0011] By continuously using the device, the flexibility of both lips is enhanced, the lips can be easily opened to the left and right, and these sounds can be correctly produced without the device. As an example of using two of the appliances by biting between the upper and lower back teeth, there is a “th” sound and an “er” sound. Both sounds are poor pronunciation for Japanese people, but practice the pronunciation of these sounds by using the fact that the entire tongue can be easily moved back and forth by biting the instrument with both back teeth. The "th" sound is
Put out the whole tongue as far forward as possible, exhale with the front teeth biting the tongue lightly, and with the "er" sound, practice to retract the whole tongue as far into the throat as possible and spread the pharynx. In actual pronunciation, it is not necessary to move the tongue up to this point, but by increasing the flexibility of the tongue and pharynx, the range of motion can be expanded, and correct pronunciation in actual conversation scenes becomes possible.

[0012]

According to this embodiment, the articulatory organ is loaded by a function of the pronunciation learning acquisition promoting device having a unique shape to make a powerful large movement. Also, since the cheeks spread left and right, the flexibility to spread both lips is increased. Further, by biting the device with the back teeth, the space for moving the tongue is expanded, and the flexibility of the tongue and the flexibility of opening the pharynx are increased.

As described above, according to the present invention, by applying a load to the articulatory organ when producing a language, it is possible to promote the cultivation of the muscles necessary for producing the target language. . It also enhances the flexibility of the articulatory muscles and helps smooth movement of the tongue. Therefore, the muscle and flexibility of the target articulator can be nurtured in a short period of time. Further, by opening the back of the mouth, the throat can be widened without opening the mouth widely.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 body for promoting pronunciation acquisition 2 holes

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A device that puts a load on the movement of the articulatory organ is put into the mouth and emits a voice, thereby promoting the muscle reinforcement necessary for pronunciation of a target language, opening and closing the throat and tongue and lips. A pronunciation acquisition device that enhances the flexibility of movement and makes the user to be aware of the articulation range and articulation points. 2. A pronunciation learning promotion device characterized in that it is shaped so that correct pronunciation can be made even when the device is used, and that if the pronunciation is not correct, the learner himself can recognize that. 3. A pronunciation acquisition promotion device characterized in that it has a shape that does not suffocate even if swallowed accidentally.