JP2001331087A - Foreign language learning supporting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new foreign language learning supporting device with which a learner can learn a foreign language while memorizing the foreign language effectively through visual sensation. SOLUTION: In this foreign language learning supporting device, the stimulus of one set of pictures consisting of a first picture consisting of a still picture or a moving picture in which the meaning of a foreign language is embodied, a second picture in which original word of the foreign language is mentioned and a third picture in which the one's own language translation of the language is mentioned is given to the brain of a human (learner) through picture displays of one turn. At least, an original word displaying time when the mention of the original word of the foreign language included in the second picture is displayed and a one's own language translation displaying time when the mention of the one's own language translation included in the third picture is displayed, in repeated picture displays of plural turns, are constituted to be variable for every turn, during learning contents of the one turn are displayed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a foreign language learning support device, and more particularly to a foreign language learning support device using a computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There have already been proposed learning teaching materials and learning support devices using computers developed so that learners can efficiently store foreign languages, for example, English words.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION As a result of intensive research, the present inventor has found that computer-aided foreign language learning
It has been found that the combination of a specific screen display technique can efficiently enhance the memory and learning function of a foreign language, which is one of the language processing capabilities of the human brain, according to the plasticity of the human brain. In other words, it has been found that if a specific set of images is prepared for each foreign language, and those images are switched and displayed in a specific order and time, the foreign language can be effectively stored and learned through visual perception. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a novel foreign language learning support device capable of effectively storing and learning a foreign language through such visual sense.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, a foreign language learning support device according to the present invention comprises a first image consisting of a still image or a moving image embodying the meaning of one foreign language. , A set of images including a second image in which the foreign language is written in the original language and a third image in which the foreign language is translated in its own language is prepared in advance for each foreign language, and these first images,
A foreign language learning support apparatus that ends the one-turn learning content display by repeating a one-turn screen display that switches between the second image and the third image in order and displays it on the display screen within a predetermined time by a plurality of times. And an original language display time for displaying at least an original language notation of a foreign language included in the second image in the repeated multi-turn screen display;
The native language translation display time for displaying the native language translation notation of the foreign language included in the third image is variably configured for each turn during the display of the learning content for one turn.

[0005] According to the foreign language learning support device configured as described above, the first image composed of a still image or a moving image embodying the meaning of one foreign language through the one-turn screen display and the foreign language Is provided to the human (learner) brain through vision, and a set of image stimuli consisting of a second image in which the language is written in the original language and a third image in which the foreign language translation of the foreign language is written are provided. The stimulus is repeated until the display of the learning content ends. In the one-turn screen display, a still image or a video embodying the meaning of one foreign language, the original language notation, and the native language translation are given to the learner as image stimuli that are associated with each other. By associating these pieces of information about one foreign language, "association" in the human brain
This is to make it easier to establish the memory and learning of the foreign language by utilizing the nature of the foreign language. Here, in the foreign language learning support device according to the present invention, in the screen display of a plurality of turns that are repeated, the original language display time for displaying at least the original language notation of the foreign language included in the second image, and the third The native language translation display time for displaying the native language translation notation of the foreign language included in the image is variably set for each turn during the display of the learning content for one turn. For this reason, it is possible to perform a screen display of a specific pattern combining a long one (a weak stimulus or a weak learning load) and a short one (a strong stimulus or a strong learning load) with a long original language display time and a native language translation display time. The relationship between such a screen display method and the memory and learning of the learner can be considered as follows. When the original language and the native language translation are displayed for a longer time, the stimulus or learning load given to the learner is weak. This is because a sufficient time margin for the learner to read the original language and the native language from the screen display is sufficiently secured. On the other hand, when the original language and the native language translation are displayed for a shorter time, the time for reading them is more limited, and the stimulus or learning load given to the learner becomes stronger. In this way, a plurality of stimuli with different intensities are given to the human brain before the display of the learning content for one turn is completed, so that the foreign language can be initially memorized only for a short time. The memory and learning by the brain can be established from a state in which the memory is stored to a state in which the memory can be stored for a long time. The brain function described above is also called brain plasticity or synaptic plasticity.When a strong signal exceeding a certain threshold is input, a new neural circuit related to storage and learning of certain information is formed. Is based on

[0006] In the foreign language learning support apparatus according to the present invention described above, the display of the learning contents of one turn includes a screen display of three turns, and the display time of the original language and the display time of the native language translation from the first turn to the third turn. Is preferably set to a long time, a short time, and an intermediate time between them. With this configuration, during the three-turn screen display, the original language display time and the native language translation display time can be changed.
In the first turn, a long time (weak stimulation or weak learning load), in the second turn, a short time (strong stimulation or strong learning load), and in the third turn, an intermediate time (medium stimulation or moderate learning load) ) Can enhance the plasticity of the human brain and make the memory and learning of that foreign language more effective and efficient. Here, when the original language display time and the native language translation display time of the first turn are Ts and Tt, respectively, the original language display time and the native language translation display time of the second turn are Ts / 3 and Tt / 3, respectively. The original language display time of the turn and the native language translation display time can be set to Ts / 2 and Tt / 2, respectively.

[0007] The foreign language learning support device according to the present invention is set so that the learning content display is repeated a plurality of turns. The learning content display of each turn includes a three-turn screen display. Assuming that the original language display time of the turn and the native language translation display time are Ts and Tt, respectively, the original language display time of the second turn and the native language translation display time are respectively Ts / 3 and Tt / 3, and the original language of the third turn. Display time and native language translation display time are Ts / 2 and T, respectively.
Set to t / 2, and in the learning content display on the second turn,
The original language display time and native language display time of the first turn are Ts / 2 and Tt / 2, respectively, and the original language display time and native language display time of the second turn are Ts / 4 and Tt /, respectively.
4. In the third turn, the display time of the original language and the display time of the native language are set to Ts / 3 and Tt / 3, respectively. Time is Ts / 3 and Tt / 3 respectively
In the second turn, the original language display time and the native language translation display time are Ts / 5 and Tt / 5, respectively, and in the third turn, the original language display time and the native language translation display time are Ts / 4 and Ts, respectively.
It can be set to t / 4, and in the same manner, the original language display time and the native language translation display time in the learning content display after the fourth turn can be shortened as the turn progresses. In this way, the ability to quickly read the original language and its own language translation in a short time according to a specific screen display pattern gradually increases the memory and learning of the foreign language in a bottom-up format, which is more effective and efficient. Can be done.

In the foreign language learning support device of the present invention, one foreign language means not only one word (noun, verb, adverb, etc.) but also one phrase (including idiom), one sentence or It may be one phrase composed of a plurality of sentences.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a case where an English word is learned as a foreign language will be described.

FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration of a foreign language learning support device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a basic operation flow of the foreign language learning support device. The foreign language learning support device 1 includes a storage device 2 in which a foreign language image file and a foreign language audio file are recorded in advance, a central processing unit (CPU) 3, an input / output control device 4, an input device 5,
A display 6 for displaying image data and a speaker 7 for outputting audio data are provided.

The storage device 2 stores, for each of a plurality of foreign languages (English words), a first image consisting of a still image embodying the meaning of the foreign language, and a second image showing the foreign language in the original language. And a foreign language image file composed of a set of image data composed of a third image in which the foreign language is translated in its own language, and a foreign language composed of audio data of reading (pronunciation) of each foreign language A speech file is recorded in advance. Such a foreign language image file and a foreign language audio file can be created according to an image file format and an audio file format which are widely used at present. The storage device 2 is a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, for example. The CPU 3 controls to read data of a predetermined foreign language image file and a foreign language audio file at a predetermined timing via a reading device (not shown) (S101).

The input / output control device 4 controls the CPU 3 in accordance with a predetermined program read into a main storage device (not shown) and a command input through the input device 5 to control the CPU 3 in a set of image data relating to one foreign language. Then, the display order and the display time of the first image data, the second image data, and the third image data are controlled. Also, the input / output control device 4
Also controls the timing of outputting the audio data corresponding to the foreign language. The input device 5 can be composed of a keyboard and a mouse, and has a predetermined GUI (Graphic).
It is possible to configure so that the instruction of the learner by using a cal User Interface can be performed in cooperation with the display 6.

The control of the display of the learning contents by the input / output control device 4 is performed as follows. First, the input device 5 is operated to set respective display times T, Ts, and Tt for the first image, the second image, and the third image (S102). Here, at least the display time Ts of the second image and the display time Tt of the third image can be variably set for each turn of the screen display during the display of the learning content of each turn, as will be described later. It has become. Subsequently, the user operates the input device 5 to press a start button (not shown) displayed on the display 6. Then, the input / output control device 4
In response to a start command from the input device 5, the display of the first image data is started. The display 6 displays the first image during the display time T (S103). What is displayed here is a still image that embodies the meaning of the foreign language (English word). Subsequent to the display of the first image, the input / output control device 4 displays the second image data. At this time, the display 6 displays the second image during the display time Ts (S104). What is displayed here is an image containing the original language notation of the foreign language (English word), that is, the spelling of the word. Following the display of the second image, the input / output control device 4
Outputs the foreign language voice data (S105).
At this time, the speaker 7 reproduces the sound (pronunciation of English words). Following the audio output, the input / output control device 4
The image data of is displayed. At this time, the display 6 displays the third image during the display time Tt (S10).
6).

FIG. 3 shows an example of the first image, the second image, and the third image displayed on the display screen 11 of the display 6. This example is an example of an image in the case of learning the English word “apple”. FIG. 3A is an image 8 depicting an apple figure 21, and FIG. 3B is a spelling of the English word “appl”.
An image 9 containing the original language notation 22 of "e", and FIG. 3C is an image 10 showing the Japanese translation "apple" of the English word, that is, the native language translation 23. As described above, when the first image, the second image, and the third image are sequentially switched and the screen display of one turn is completed, the operation temporarily shifts to a hold state,
It waits for an operation start instruction for the next turn (S107).

When an instruction to start screen display operation in the second turn is input by the input device 5, the count of the number of repetitions R is increased by "1" (S108). If the number of repetitions R is less than the previously set value of the number of repetitions, the process returns to step S103, and the second-turn screen display (S103 to S106) is performed.

In the screen display of the second turn, the display time of the first screen is T, but the display time of the second image is Ts / 3, and the display time of the third image is Tt / 3. Is set. For this reason, the display of the second image data in step S104 and the display of the third image data in step S106 are performed in one third of the display time in the first-turn screen display (that is, at a triple speed). Will be

Following the screen display of the second turn, the screen display of the third turn is performed. Here, in the screen display of the third turn, the display time of the first screen is T,
The display time of the third image is set to Ts / 2, and the display time of the third image is set to Tt / 2. Therefore, step S1
Display of Second Image Data in Step 04 and Step S1
The display of the third image in 06 is performed in a half of the display time in the screen display of the first turn (that is, twice the speed).

FIG. 4 summarizes the flow of operating the foreign language learning support device so that the display of the learning contents of one turn is completed by the screen display of the third turn from the screen display of the first turn. .

Here, a specific setting example of the display time of the second image and the display time of the third image will be described. The display time of the second image in the screen display of the first turn is Ts, and the display time of the third image is Tt. These Ts and Tt can be respectively determined by the number of characters of the original language (English word) and the number of characters of the native language translation written in the image. Specifically, based on the display speed of about 400 to 600 characters / min. can do. For example, "appl
In the case of the English word "e", the display time Ts of the second image in the screen display of the first turn is about 0.5 to 1.5 seconds (the number of characters is 5), and the display time Tt of the third image is about 0. 3 to 0.9 seconds (3 characters). With the first turn Ts and Tt as standard, the display time of the second image and the display time of the third image are respectively Ts / Ts in the screen display of the second turn.
3, Tt / 3, and Ts / 2, Tt / 2, respectively, in the screen display of the third turn.

In the foreign language learning support apparatus according to the present embodiment, an operation similar to the above-described first-turn learning content display is performed, a second-turn learning content display, a third-turn learning content display, and so on. It is possible to configure so as to step up with the learning content display on the fourth turn. At this time,
In the first-turn learning content display, when the display time of the second image (original language) and the display time of the third image (local language translation) on the screen display of the first turn are Ts and Tt, respectively, those Ts And Tt, the display time of the second image in the first turn and the display time of the third image in the second-turn learning content display are respectively Ts / 2.
And Tt / 2, the display time of the second image in the second turn and the display time of the third image are respectively Ts / 4 and Tt /
In 4, the display time of the second image and the display time of the third image in the third turn are set to Ts / 3 and Tt / 3, respectively. In the learning content display on the third turn, the display time of the second image on the first turn and the display time of the third image are respectively set to Ts / 3 and Tt / 3, and
The display time of the third image and the display time of the third image are respectively Ts / 5 and Tt / 5, and the display time of the second image and the display time of the third image in the third turn are respectively Ts / 4 and Tt. Set to / 4. Similarly, the display time of the second image and the display time of the third image in the display of the learning content after the fourth turn can be set so as to be reduced as the turn progresses.

FIG. 5 shows respective display times for the first image, the second image, and the third image when the learning content display from the first turn to the third turn is performed by the foreign language learning support device. 5 is a table summarizing the setting examples of the above. As is clear from this table, the second image (original language) and the third image (local language translation) change as the learning content display turns from the first turn to the second turn and from the second turn to the third turn. It can be seen that the display time of ()) is shortened regularly. By gradually improving the ability of the learner to read the original language and the native language translation in a short time according to the screen display of a specific pattern as shown in this table, the bottom-up form makes the foreign language storage and learning more effective In addition, fixing can be performed efficiently.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that various changes can be made within the scope of the technical idea described in the appended claims. For example, the still image embodying the meaning of one foreign language in the first image may be a moving image (animation), and the display time of the first image may be reduced by one-turn learning display. May be configured to be variable every turn. Also, when displaying the second image or the third image, instead of displaying the entire original language (or its own language translation) as one block at a time as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C,
The characters of the original language may be displayed in an animated manner such that two characters, three characters, and one character are added one by one starting from the first character and finally the entire original language is written. In this case, the display time (original language display time) of the second image is the time from the start of displaying the first character of the original language or the native language translation to the end of the display of the entire original language or native language translation. Alternatively, it can be regarded as the display time of the second image (the display time of the native language translation).

[0023]

As described above, according to the foreign language learning support device of the present invention, the first image composed of a still image or a moving image embodying the meaning of one foreign language and the foreign language as the original language A set of images consisting of the described second image and a third image in which the foreign language is translated in its own language is prepared in advance for each foreign language, and the first image, the second image and the third image are prepared. A foreign language learning support device that ends the one-turn learning content display by repeating the one-turn screen display for sequentially switching the images and displaying on the display screen within a predetermined time a plurality of times. An original language display time for displaying at least the foreign language notation included in the second image, and a native language translation for displaying the foreign language notation included in the third image, in the turn screen display Display time and its In turn learning content being displayed,
It is configured to be variable every turn. For this reason, the original language display time and the native language translation display time are changed for each of a plurality of screen display turns, so that the original language display time and the native language translation display time are long (weak stimulation or weak learning load) and short ( It is possible to perform a screen display of a specific pattern combining strong stimulus or strong learning load). As a result, memory and learning of a foreign language can be more effectively and efficiently established. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The foreign language learning support device according to the present invention greatly contributes to enhancing the plasticity of the human brain and dramatically improving a learner's foreign language processing ability (memory and learning ability).

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a foreign language learning support device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a basic operation flow of the foreign language learning support device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a first image, a second image, and a third image displayed on a display screen 11 of a display 6;

FIG. 4 is a view showing an operation flow of one-turn learning content display in the foreign language learning support device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an example of setting display time for each of a first image, a second image, and a third image when the learning content display from the first turn to the third turn is performed by the foreign language learning support device. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 foreign language learning support device 2 storage device 3 CPU 4 input / output control device 5 input device 6 display 7 speaker

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A first image composed of a still image or a moving image embodying the meaning of one foreign language, a second image in which the foreign language is expressed in the original language, and a native language translation of the foreign language are described. One set of images including a third image is prepared in advance for each foreign language, and the first image, the second image, and the third image are sequentially switched and displayed on a display screen within a predetermined time in one turn. A foreign language learning support device for terminating the display of learning contents for one turn by repeating the screen display a plurality of times, wherein:
At least the original language display time for displaying the original language notation of the foreign language included in the second image, and the native language translation display time for displaying the native language translation notation of the foreign language included in the third image, A foreign language learning support device variably configured for each turn during the display of learning content for one turn. 2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of displaying a three-turn screen during the display of the learning content of the first turn, wherein a display time of the original language and a display time of the native language translation from the first turn to the third turn are respectively long, short, and 2. The foreign language learning support device according to claim 1, wherein the foreign language learning support device is set at an intermediate time. 3. When the original language display time and the native language translation display time of the first turn are Ts and Tt, respectively, the original language display time and the native language translation display time of the second turn are Ts, respectively.
3. The foreign language learning support device according to claim 2, wherein the original language display time and the native language translation display time of the third turn are set to Ts / 2 and Tt / 2, respectively, at / 3 and Tt / 3. 4. The learning content display is set to be repeated a plurality of turns, and the learning content display of each turn includes a three-turn screen display. In the learning content display of the first turn, the original language display time of the first turn and the native language are displayed. The translation display time is Ts
And Tt, the original language display time and the native language translation display time of the second turn are set to Ts / 3 and Tt / 3, respectively.
The original language display time of the turn and the native language translation display time are set to Ts / 2 and Tt / 2, respectively. In the learning content display of the second turn, the original language display time of the first turn and the native language translation display time are respectively Ts. / 2 and Tt / 2, the display time of the original language on the second turn and the display time of the native language translation are T, respectively.
In s / 4 and Tt / 4, the original language display time of the third turn and the native language translation display time are set to Ts / 3 and Tt / 3, respectively. Time and native language translation display time are Ts /
3 and Tt / 3, the original language display time of the second turn and the native language translation display time are Ts / 5 and Tt / 5, respectively, and the original language display time of the third turn and the native language translation display time are Ts / 4 and Ts / 4, respectively. 2. The foreign language according to claim 1, wherein the foreign language display time is set to Tt / 4, and the original language display time and the native language translation display time in the learning content display after the fourth turn are shortened as the turn progresses. Word learning support device.