JP2002099198A - Learning support system, learning support method, recording medium and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a learning support system which can enhance the efficiency of learning and enables learners to maintain their interest and will by reproducing the speech which can be listened in a fetus period so as to inure an ear for the language to be learned and to match scenes and words, iterating the speech of the learners and making it possible to arbitrarily select teaching materials, a learning support method, a recording medium and a server. SOLUTION: A high-pass filter is applied to the output speech so as to reproduce the speech which can be listened in the fetus period and the cut-off frequencies thereof are successively raised as the ear is accustomed to the speech. The learning is carried out by dropping the cut-off frequencies in such a manner that ordinary conversations can be listened after the ear for the hearing emphasized in the frequency components which can be listened in the fetus period is developed. The learning method of linking the arbitrary scenes and the conversations is adopted in this learning. The speech of the learners is iterated in the questions and answers in a learning program, by which the learning effect is enhanced while acceptance and sympathy are executed. The learners are able to arbitrarily select the teaching materials in learning.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a learning support system, a learning support method, a recording medium, and a server for providing a learning method that is effective and improves the motivation for learning.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in a learning method, it is important to improve learning efficiency and to maintain learning. Also,
In particular, in the foreign language learning, a fixed and uniform learning method is the main subject, and there is only a transliteration method (grammatical approach) that emphasizes scripts and grammar, or a method that substitutes it. There is a strong desire for efficient learning methods. Under these circumstances, in recent years, as an effective way of learning a foreign language, attention has been focused on a method in which a child learns the first language (native language), that is, a method in which a child learns a language. The importance is emphasized.

[0003]

However, even for listening-centered learning methods, at present, no special considerations or measures are taken to familiarize the ears with the sounds of the language to be learned. Furthermore, the effect cannot be expected from the viewpoint of improving and maintaining the motivation to learn. The situation in which a child can be motivated can be understood by adults, and it is difficult to maintain a motivation to learn when it is difficult to imagine the situation or when the subject is less interesting, such as a foreign language learning tape. Accompany. As described above, in the conventional learning method, linking a situation with a word is not considered at all, and its importance is not recognized. Furthermore, in the conventional learning method, there is a tendency to rely on a script (character) as soon as a situation that cannot be understood by listening occurs, and there is no link between the scene and the script. Therefore, the efficiency of the learning did not increase, and the fact that the learning was eventually thrown out on the way was unending.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and reproduces a sound that can be heard during the prenatal period to familiarize the user with the language to be learned, and links the scene with words to learn. A learning support system, learning support method, which can increase the efficiency of learning, give the learner confidence by repeating the learner's voice, and maintain the interest by being able to select any teaching material, It is intended to provide a recording medium and a server.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention relates to a learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, comprising: a voice output unit for outputting voice of a language to be learned; And a filter means for emphasizing a predetermined band among frequency components of the sound output from the sound output means.

[0006] With this configuration, the learner can hear the voice in which the frequency band effective to familiarize the user with the language to be learned is emphasized, the sense of refusal to the language to be learned is eliminated, and the hearing ability is improved. Learning efficiency also improves.

In the learning support system according to the present invention, the filter means is a high-pass filter means whose cutoff frequency can be changed within a voice band.

[0008] According to such a configuration, the target language can be heard in a state where a more desirable frequency band is emphasized, so that it is possible to familiarize the user with the target language, and the sense of refusal to the target language is eliminated. As the hearing ability increases, the learning efficiency also improves.

Further, in the learning support system according to the present invention, the filter means listens to the voice output from the voice output means from a low cutoff frequency at which the voice can be heard as a normal conversation sound in the same manner as in the fetal period. It is characterized in that the cut-off frequency can be changed up to a high cut-off frequency.

As described above, since the language to be learned can be reproduced not only as a normal conversational sound but also as a voice that can be heard during the prenatal period, it is possible to more effectively familiarize with the language to be learned. The sense of refusal to the target language is eliminated, the hearing ability is improved, and the learning efficiency is improved.

Further, in the learning support system according to the present invention, the sensory information input means for inputting the learner's sensory information for the voice output by the voice output means, and the sensory information input by the sensory information input means. And processing means for performing a predetermined process based on the information.

As described above, by considering the learner's sensation with respect to the voice in which the predetermined frequency band has been emphasized, more effective processing for improving the learning efficiency can be performed.

In the learning support system according to the present invention, when the processing means determines that the learner's sense of voice is unpleasant based on the sense information input by the sense information input means, The cutoff frequency of the filter means is changed to a lower value.

With such a configuration, the cutoff frequency of the output target language can be changed to a low value in accordance with the learner's own feeling, so that the learner can easily get used to the target language at his own pace. Becomes

[0015] In the learning support system according to the present invention, the processing means may include, if it is determined based on the sensory information input by the sensory information inputting means that the learner's sense of voice is not unpleasant, the filter may include: The cutoff frequency of the means is changed to a higher value.

With this configuration, it is possible to change the cutoff frequency of the language to be output to a higher value in accordance with the learner's own senses, so that the user can easily get used to the language to be learned at his own pace. Becomes

Further, in the learning support system according to the present invention, the processing means, if it is determined that the learner's sense of voice is not uncomfortable based on the sense information input by the sense information input means, When the cut-off frequency is set to a cut-off frequency that is supposed to be heard in the same manner as in the fetal period, the cut-off of the filter unit is performed so that the voice output by the voice output unit can be heard as a normal conversation sound. It is characterized in that the frequency is changed to a low value and predetermined learning is performed.

With such a configuration, the cut-off frequency of the language to be learned, which has been set high, can be changed to be low so that it can be heard in the same manner as a normal conversation sound, according to the learner's own feeling. It is possible to do.

Further, according to the present invention, in a learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, a display means for displaying an arbitrary scene, and a conversation corresponding to the scene displayed by the display means or a non-correspondence conversation are provided. Conversation output means for outputting, to the scene displayed by the display means,
A first answer input unit for the learner to judge whether or not the conversation output by the conversation output unit corresponds or not, based on the answer input by the first answer input unit,
A correct answer rate calculating means for calculating a correct answer rate.

As described above, by executing the learning method for matching (linking) an arbitrary scene and a conversation, it becomes possible to adapt to the language to be learned in the same manner as when the first language has been acquired, so that understanding is also possible. By calculating the correct answer rate, the learner's understanding level can be grasped.

Further, according to the present invention, in a learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, a question output means for outputting a question to a learner, and the learner responding to the question output by the question output means. A second answer input unit for inputting, a judgment unit for judging whether or not the answer inputted by the second answer input unit is correct, and the learner, when the judgment unit judges that the answer is correct, First answer output means for outputting the answer inputted by the user, and second answer output for outputting the correct answer after outputting the answer inputted by the learner when the judgment means judges that the answer is incorrect. Means.

As described above, if the learner's answer to the question is correct, the learner is rephrased (repeated), and even if the answer is incorrect, the correct answer is output after the rephrase. The so-called “acceptance and empathy” in so-called psychology, in which the learner's answer is accepted and the learner is given an effect that empathizes the learner,
It can bring learners confidence and increase their motivation to learn.

Also, in the learning support system according to the present invention, the second answer input means includes a voice input unit for inputting a learner's voice, and a voice recognition unit for recognizing the input voice. I do.

With such a configuration, it is possible to input an answer in the voice of the learner without using a troublesome input means such as a keyboard, so that the input operation is facilitated and effective learning in language learning is achieved. It is possible to execute.

Further, in the learning support system according to the present invention, at least one of the first answer output means and the second answer output means repeatedly outputs the answer inputted by the learner using voice. It is characterized by doing.

With such a configuration, the answer inputted by the learner is rephrased by voice, whereby the processing of acceptance and empathy is executed more effectively, giving the learner great confidence and motivation to learn. Also better.

Further, the present invention provides a learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, wherein a learning material presenting means for presenting a plurality of learning materials to be learned, and a learning material provided by the learning material presenting means. And a learning means for performing a predetermined learning based on the learning material selected by the selection input means.

[0028] With this configuration, the learner can select and learn an interesting teaching material, thereby increasing the motivation of the learner and maintaining the learning.

Further, in the learning support system according to the present invention, the teaching material is a reading for children.

[0030] With such a configuration, the learner can select and study an interesting reading book, so that it is possible to learn more effectively in conversational learning, and the motivation of the learner is improved, and learning is improved. continue.

Further, the present invention relates to a learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, wherein a question input means for a learner to input a question by voice, and a learner's question input by the question input means by voice. And a third answer output unit for outputting an answer to the question by voice after repeatedly outputting the answer.

As described above, the answer to the question is output after the learner's question is rephrased by voice, so that the learner's question is accepted, and an effect of sympathizing with the learner is provided. Acceptance and empathy in psychology will be performed, which can bring learners self-confidence and improve their motivation to learn.

Further, in the learning support system according to the present invention, the third answer output means includes a propriety judging means for judging whether or not a question sentence to which the learner asks a question is grammatically correct. If the determining means determines that the question sentence is not grammatically correct, the grammatically correct question sentence is formed and output as voice.

As described above, the grammar of the question sentence input by the learner is checked and corrected by voice,
More effective conversation learning can be performed.

In the learning support system according to the present invention, the question input means includes an instruction means for instructing a question target by touching an arbitrary part of the screen.

With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately recognize and answer a student's question.

Further, the present invention relates to a learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, wherein in hearing learning, a lower limit value of a frequency component of a hearing voice is determined from a lower limit value of a frequency component that can be heard in a normal conversation. The method is characterized in that a step of increasing the hearing ability is provided by stepwise increasing the lower limit of the frequency component that can be heard during the fetal period.

According to such a method, the learner can more effectively familiarize with the language to be learned, has no sense of refusal to the language to be learned, improves hearing ability, and improves learning efficiency.

In the learning support method according to the present invention, a step is provided for determining whether or not the learner is uncomfortable with respect to a certain lower limit of the frequency component of the set hearing sound in the hearing learning. It is characterized by the following.

As described above, the learning effect can be measured and the frequency component of the hearing sound can be increased by judging the learner's feeling of pleasure or discomfort with respect to a certain lower limit of the set frequency component of the hearing sound. At this time, it is also possible to adjust the step-up according to the sense of the learner.

In the learning support method according to the present invention, a step of lowering the lower limit value of the frequency component of the hearing sound when the learner is judged to be uncomfortable is included. And

As described above, when the learner is uncomfortable with the hearing voice, the lower limit of the frequency component is reduced to a lower level, so that the ear can be used at a reasonable pace according to the learner. It is possible to maintain the interest of the learner and maintain the learning.

In the learning support method according to the present invention, when it is determined that the learner does not show discomfort,
A step of raising the lower limit value of the frequency component of the hearing sound to a higher value.

As described above, when the learner does not show discomfort with the hearing sound, the lower limit value of the frequency component is stepped up to a higher value to match the learner's pace.
It can familiarize your ears, keep your students interested,
Motivation to learn can be improved.

Further, in the learning support method according to the present invention, when it is determined that the learner does not show discomfort, the lower limit value of the frequency component of the hearing sound is lower than the frequency component that can be heard during the fetal period. When the frequency is raised to the lower limit, a step of lowering the lower limit of the frequency component of the hearing sound to the lower limit of the frequency component in normal conversation and performing predetermined conversation learning is provided.

According to such a method, the voice that has been raised to the adjusted value of the frequency component during the fetal period can be changed to a low level so that it can be heard in the same manner as a normal conversation sound, according to the learner's own feeling. Conversation learning can be performed.

Further, the present invention provides a learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, a display step of displaying an arbitrary scene, and a conversation output for outputting a conversation corresponding to the displayed scene or a non-correspondence conversation. Steps and
A first answer input step in which a learner determines and inputs whether or not the output conversation corresponds to the displayed scene, and a correct answer based on the answer input in the first answer input step. And a correct answer rate calculating step of calculating a rate.

As described above, by executing a learning method for matching (linking) an arbitrary scene with a conversation, it becomes possible to adapt to the language to be learned in the same manner as when the first language has been acquired, so that understanding is also possible. The correct answer rate can be adjusted to the language to be learned, and the understanding can be deepened. By calculating the correct answer rate, the learner's understanding can be grasped.

Further, the present invention relates to a learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, wherein a question output step of outputting a question to a learner by voice, and the learner inputs a voice to the voice output question. A second answer inputting step, a judging step of judging whether or not the answer input by voice in the second answer inputting step is correct, and if the answer is judged to be correct in the judging step, the learner A first answer output step of outputting a voice input answer, and, if the answer is determined to be incorrect in the determination step, the learner repeatedly outputs the voice input answer, and further outputs A second answer output step of outputting a correct answer by voice.

As described above, the learner's answer to the question is rephrased (repeated) if the answer is correct, and even if the answer is incorrect, the learner is output the correct answer after the rephrase. Once the answer is received and the learner has an effect of empathizing with the learner, so-called “acceptance and empathy” in so-called psychology is executed, and the learner can be confident and motivated to learn. Leads to improvement.

Further, the present invention provides a learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, comprising: a learning material presenting step of presenting a plurality of learning materials to be learned; A step of selecting an arbitrary teaching material by the user, based on the selected teaching material,
Performing a predetermined learning.

According to such a method, it is possible for the learner to select and study an interesting teaching material, so that the motivation of the learner can be increased and the learning can be continued.

Further, the present invention provides a learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, wherein a learner inputs a question by voice, and a step of voice-outputting the input learner's question, Determining whether the question sentence of the question asked by the learner is grammatically correct; outputting the answer to the question if the question sentence is determined to be grammatically correct; Correcting the question sentence so as to be grammatically correct when it is determined to be grammatically correct, and outputting a voice, and further outputting a voice response to the question thereafter. .

As described above, the answer to the question is output after the learner's question is rephrased by voice, thereby giving an effect of accepting the learner's question once and further sympathizing with the learner. This leads to the acceptance and empathy in psychology, which can bring learners confidence and increase their motivation to learn. Furthermore, since the grammar of the question sentence input by the learner is checked, more effective conversation learning can be performed.

The present invention also provides a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the learning support method according to the present invention.

With such a recording medium, it is possible to learn by an efficient and easy-to-sustain learning method.

Further, the present invention relates to a learning support system for providing learning support using a telecommunication line and a computer, wherein the learner's computer is connected to the learner's computer via the telecommunication line, And a server for causing the computer for use to execute the learning support method according to the present invention.

With such a configuration, data necessary for realizing an efficient and sustainable learning method can be transmitted from the server to the learner's computer.

Further, in the learning support system according to the present invention, a plurality of the learner computers are provided via a network, and information exchange on learning of each learner using these learner computers is directly performed via the network. Or via the server.

With such a configuration, learners using the system communicate with each other via a network and exchange information on learning, so that more effective learning can be performed.

Further, the present invention is a server used in a learning support system for providing learning support using an electric communication line and a computer, wherein the server is connected to a learner's computer via the electric communication line, The present invention provides a server that causes a computer for use to execute the learning support method according to the present invention.

By such a server, data necessary for realizing an efficient and sustainable learning method can be transmitted from the server to the learner's computer.

[0063]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The present embodiment is an example of a learning support system for learning a foreign language. The learning support system transmits various data and programs for supporting the learning of a foreign language from a server to a learner's computer via the Internet. It is a system that provides optimal and efficient learning programs to the elderly.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing hardware and software configurations for realizing the learning support system according to the present embodiment. The server 1 used in the learning support system includes a CPU 2 and controls a program group 3 and various databases necessary for learning support. The program group 3 includes a voice filter routine 4 which is a learning program for applying a high-pass filter to output voice and adapting to a language, and a scene (in the present application, both a "still image" and a "moving image"; ), A scene / conversation correspondence routine 5 which is a learning program for adapting a language to a conversation, an extraction question routine 6 which is a learning program for adapting a language based on a question extracted from an output scene and conversation, and a link between a scene and a voice. A scene / speech link routine 7 which is a learning program for forming the target language, and a communication forming routine 8 which is a learning program for conversation with another learner connected via a network in a target language.

The various databases include a daily scene / speech database 9 storing daily scenes and sounds (conversations) in the target language, and a picture book database 10 storing picture books and reading materials of the target language as sounds and images. It is used to execute the program group 3 described above. The daily scene / speech database 9 is composed of conversations of the housewife on one day (from the time of getting up in the morning to the time of sleeping at night, children experience together) and scenes in which conversations are taking place. Furthermore, conversations and scenes are independent data,
It can be freely combined. The various databases described above may be provided outside the server 1 via a network, and are not limited to the illustrated form.

The learner's computer 13 used by the learner 11 has a CPU 14 and a display 1.
5. The keyboard 16 is controlled. The display 15 includes a touch sensor as a pointing device, and can perform touch input. Furthermore, CP
U 14 receives data necessary for learning from the server 1 via the Internet 17. Furthermore, learner 13
Has a headset 12 for outputting sound directly to the ear and a video camera 20 for photographing the learner 11.

Further, the learner computers 13, 1
8 and 19 are connected via the Internet 17 so that information can be mutually exchanged.

Next, the operation of the present system and details of the learning program provided by the system will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Note that, in this system, the learning program corresponds to 5 of the program group 3 described above.
The learning program is composed of two routines (a voice filter routine 4, a scene / conversation correspondence routine 5, an extraction question routine 6, a scene / voice link formation routine 7, and a communication formation routine 8). Are started and the learning program can be executed sequentially.

First, the speech filter routine 4 is executed as a first step for making the ear familiar with the language to be learned. This learning program applies a high-pass filter to the output speech of the learning target language, and strictly strengthens the high-pass in a step-by-step manner so that the speech that is ultimately heard during the fetal period (this system uses a 8000 Hz high-pass filter). This is a program that is reproduced in the state of being applied. FIG. 2 shows a detailed processing flow of the voice filter routine 4.

When the voice filter routine 4 is started,
A voice (conversation) that can be heard during the fetal period is retrieved from the everyday scene / voice database 9 and output. As an initial stage, first, a sound that has passed through a high-pass filter of 2000 Hz is output (S101). In the present system, the learner 11 listens to the sound in this state for two hours a day, and then 4,000.
Hz is output through a high-pass filter (S1).
02). Similarly, after listening for 2 hours a day, a sound that has passed through a 6000 Hz high-pass filter is output (S103).
Thereafter, similarly, a sound that has been passed through a 8000 Hz high-pass filter is output (S104).

At this stage, the server 1 asks the learner 11 whether or not the output voice is unpleasant (S10).
5). When the learner 11 inputs that it is unpleasant (S10
5, yes), the sound is returned to a 2000-Hz high-pass filtered sound, and the above-described processing is repeated again. Learner 1
If the user inputs that 1 is not unpleasant (S105, no),
Gradually lower the high pass and return to normal sound (S
106).

By imitating the fetal period in this way,
The ears of the learner 11 become accustomed to the language to be learned, eliminating the feeling of refusal to the language to be learned, so that subsequent foreign language learning can be efficiently advanced.

After the learning program by the voice filter routine 4 ends, the learning program of the scene / conversation correspondence routine 5 is started. The scene / conversation correspondence routine 5 is executed while using the data of the everyday scene / speech database 9. FIG. 3 shows a detailed processing flow of the scene / conversation handling routine 5.

First, the learner 11 is caused to view various scenes corresponding to scenes and conversations (S201). This processing is 30
Lasts for days. Thereafter, as a progress check, scenes and sounds are randomly replaced from the scene viewed and presented to the learner 11, and a check is made as to whether the combination corresponds correctly (progress check) (S20).
2). In this system, 5
Minutes are extracted, and 10 scenes in which scenes and sounds are randomly exchanged are presented, and whether the combination is correct or not is determined by the learner 11.
Let them answer. Three sets of scene viewing and progress checking are performed.

An example of a combination of a scene and a voice that are randomly replaced is shown below. 1. Kitchen scene + conversation during shopping (in the target language)
"Is this expensive?""I wonder if it's cheaper." 2 Chatting with a friend + reading a picture book "Nick went out to work.""Jane's favorite dish is tomatoes. For the above combinations, the learner 11 inputs the correctness of the correspondence.

The answer input by the learner 11 is checked by the server 1 and if the correct answer is less than 80% (S203, n
o) The same scene is viewed again for 30 days, and the progress is checked. This processing is repeated until the result of the progress check becomes 80% or more. If the correct answer is 80% or more (S
203, yes), proceed to the next set,
The user is watched for a day (S204), and a progress check is performed (S205). Here, similarly, it is checked whether the correct answer rate is 80% or more (S206). As a result of the check, if the correct answer is 80% or more, (S206, yes),
Proceed to the next set, and if less than 80%, repeat the processing from S204 to S206. Also in the next set, another scene is watched for 30 days (S207), a progress check is similarly performed (S208), and it is determined whether or not the answer is 80% or more (S209). Here, the correct answer is 80
If it is less than%, the processing from S207 to S209 is repeated again, and if it is more than 80%, the learning program ends.

By associating scenes and voices with the learning program in this way, the learner's 11 ears become accustomed to the language to be learned, become more familiar with the language to be learned, and deepen their understanding. Word learning can be advanced efficiently.

After the learning program based on the scene / conversation correspondence routine 5 is completed, the learning program of the extraction question routine 6 is started. The extraction question routine 6 is based on the teaching materials (scenes / conversations) used by the mother, as if the mother imitated the child like "What is this?"
This is for asking the learner 11 30 extracted questions.
This processing is executed while using the data of the everyday scene / speech database 9. FIG. 4 shows a detailed processing flow of the extraction question routine 6.

First, in order to count 30 questions, 0 is substituted for the counter N (S301). Next, extracted questions regarding the teaching materials (scenes / conversations) used so far are output as voice (S302). In the present system, for example, the following question is output as a voice while a scene (still image or moving image) is displayed on the display 15. What is the name of this red striped fish? What is a woman doing? What did Jim say now? Why is Steve and Nick fighting?

The learner 11 answers the question by voice. The answer of the learner 11 is recognized by the CPU 2 of the server 1 using voice recognition software or the like, and it is determined whether the answer is correct (S).
303). If the answer is correct (S303, yes), the answer of the learner 11 is output as a voice output as "Yes, (the learner's answer)
Right. And outputs the correct answer desired by the system in the form of paraphrase (S30).
4).

As a response in the case of a correct answer, for example, the following is output. The answer that the system wants = Bill is dozing in front of the television. Learner's answer = Bill is in front of the television. System response = Yes, Bill is in front of the TV.
(Rephrase) Bill is dozing in front of the television. (In other words)

If the answer of the learner 11 is incorrect (S3
03, no), the voice response of the learner 11 is rephrased (repeated) as "Looks like (learner's answer)", and the correct answer desired by the system is output in a paraphrase form ( S305).

As a response in the case of an incorrect answer, for example, the following is output. Learner's answer = The person is looking sideways. System response = Looks sideways. (Rephrase) Bill is dozing in front of the television.
(In other words)

As described above, by rephrasing the answer of the learner 11 not only when the answer is correct but also when the answer is incorrect, the learner 11 accepts the learner's answer and gives an effect of sympathizing with the learner. It has the same effect as "acceptance and empathy" in psychology. “Reception and empathy”
Is often used in counseling and has been shown to provide learners with confidence. Most people
If you receive an acceptance like "yes" and have an empathy like "I understand what you say," you will gain confidence in yourself. Motivation increases and learning effects increase.

In the above-described processing, the correct answer desired by the system is output even in the case of the correct answer. However, as another embodiment, in the case of the correct answer, the correct answer desired by the system is not output. Alternatively, only the answer of the learner 11 may be rephrased.

After the output of the correct answer, 1 is added to N (S3
06) At this point, if the number of questions (N) is less than 30 (S307, no), the processing from S302 to S307 is repeated. When the number of questions (N) reaches 30 (S30
7, yes), if the total correct answer rate for 30 times is less than 80% (S308, no), the learning degree in the present learning program is determined to be insufficient, and the processing from S301 to S308 is repeated again. If the total correct answer rate for 30 times is 80% or more (S308, yes), the learning program ends.

After the completion of the learning program by the extraction question routine 6, the scene / voice link formation routine 7
Start a learning program. The scene / sound link forming routine 7 is for the learner 11 to select and learn interesting teaching materials by himself. In the embodiment of the present invention, a picture book (a fairy tale) used for a child aged 3 years or older in a country (in the case of English, the United Kingdom or the United States) in which the language to be studied is a native language as a teaching material in the picture book database 10. , Fairy tales, scientific readings, etc., in which scenes and stories are described) are stored as pairs of scenes and sounds, and the learner 11 selects and learns 10 picture books from among them.
The scene / voice link forming routine 7 includes a passive period routine and an active period routine. FIG. 5 shows a processing flow in the passive period, and FIG. 6 shows a processing flow in the active period.

First, the routine is started from the passive period routine. In FIG. 5, 0 is substituted for a counter N in order to count 10 picture books (S401). Next, the teaching materials (picture books, etc.) accumulated for the main learning program are presented to the learner 11, and a favorite picture book is selected from among them (S402). The system reads the selected picture book (S403). At this time, a scene is displayed on the display 15 in accordance with the reading.

Note that the present system enables the user to transfer to another picture book even if the reading is in progress, if he gets tired of the selected picture book. When all ten have been finally completed, the process proceeds to the next step (active period). If the picture book is not changed in S404 (S404, no), the process returns to S403 to continue reading. When changing the picture book, the server 1 next determines whether or not the same picture book has been read through to the end (S405, no).
It repeats from the selection of the picture book of 402.

In S405, when the same picture book has been read through to the end (S405, yes), 1 is added to the count N (S406), and when N becomes 10 (S407, yes). This means that all ten picture books have been read, and the learning program ends. If N is less than 10 in S407 (S40
7, no), and returns to S402.
Repeat until.

Next, the routine shifts to the routine of the active period. Also in this routine, 0 is substituted for the counter N in order to count 10 picture books (S501). Next, as in the passive period, a favorite picture book is selected (S502). The system reads the selected picture book (S503). When the learner 11 touches the display 15 during the reading, the image stops, and the learner 11 makes a voice question about the touched portion while touching the object on the screen (S504).

The server 11 recognizes the question of the learner 11 by using voice recognition software or the like, and outputs the answer to the question by voice (S506). At this time, whether the question of the learner 11 is grammatically correct or not is checked. First, judge. If there is no grammatical error, the learner 11 rephrases the question sentence and outputs an answer to the question. If there is a grammatical mistake,
After rephrasing the question sentence of the learner 11 and then paraphrasing it and outputting a correct question sentence, the answer to the question is finally output. As described above, this routine is also a learning program that takes into account the effects of acceptance and empathy described above.

The answer from the system is output, for example, as follows. "What is this?""This is a car.""What is he doing?""He spilled his coffee in a hurry."

The above processing is repeated until the same picture book is passed to the end. When the same picture book is completed to the end, 1 is added to N (S507), and when N becomes 10 (S
508, yes) This means that all ten picture books have been learned, and the learning program ends. In S508,
If N is less than 10 (S508, no), S50
Returning to 2, the above-mentioned processing is repeated until N becomes 10.

[0095] In such a learning program, the subject continues to be interested in selecting the teaching material by himself and, in a scene in which he or she is interested, conducts a question-and-answer session on the object of interest, thereby continuing the learning. Thus, the link between the scene and the sound is surely enhanced.

After the learning program by the scene / sound link forming routine 7 is completed, the learning program of the communication forming routine 8 is started. In the embodiment of the present invention, a system that allows learners to exchange information with each other via the Internet is provided. Although not specifically illustrated, the present learning program allows a conversation in a language to be learned via the Internet to be freely performed. Do. If the video of the learner photographed in real time as in a video conference system is transmitted and received by the video camera 20 as well as the audio, the learning effect is further enhanced.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention may be realized by a single device without passing through the Internet other than being distributed via the Internet.
It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0098]

As described above, according to the present invention, the output sound is subjected to the high-pass filter so as to reproduce the sound that can be heard during the prenatal period. This makes it possible to eliminate the feeling of refusal to the language to be learned, improve hearing ability, and improve learning efficiency. In addition, since a learning method for linking an arbitrary scene with a conversation is executed, it is possible to sufficiently adapt to the language to be learned, to deepen understanding, and to enhance a learning effect.

Furthermore, in the question-and-answer session in the learning program, the answer of the learner is rephrased (repeated), so that the answer of the learner is accepted and an effect of empathizing with the learner is provided. The so-called "acceptance and empathy" in psychology is performed, which can give the learner confidence and improve his / her motivation to learn. Further, since it is possible for the learner to select and study an interesting teaching material, the interest of the learner can be maintained and the learning can be continued. In addition, since learners are connected to each other via the Internet, two-way communication becomes possible, and the learner's motivation is further increased, thereby improving learning efficiency.

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FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing hardware and software configurations for realizing a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing in detail a processing procedure of an audio filter routine in the system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing in detail a processing procedure of a scene / conversation equal routine in the system.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing in detail a processing procedure of an extraction question routine in the system.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing in detail a processing procedure of a scene / audio link formation routine in the system.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail a processing procedure of a communication forming routine in the system.

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 1 Server 2 CPU 3 Program Group 4 Voice Filter Routine Program 5 Scene / Conversation Routine Program 6 Extraction Question Routine Program 7 Scene / Voice Link Creation Routine Program 8 Communication Creation Routine Program 13 Student Computer 15 Display 16 Keyboard 17 Internet 20 Video camera

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[Claims] 1. A learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, comprising: a voice output unit for outputting a voice of a language to be learned; and a predetermined frequency component of a voice output from the voice output unit. A learning support system comprising: a filter unit capable of emphasizing a band. 2. The learning support system according to claim 1, wherein said filter means is a high-pass filter means whose cutoff frequency can be changed within a voice band. 3. The learning support system according to claim 2, wherein the filter means is provided with a low cut-off frequency at which the voice output by the voice output means can be heard as a normal conversation sound, as in the fetal period. A learning support system characterized in that the cutoff frequency can be changed up to a high cutoff frequency that can be heard. 4. The learning support system according to claim 3, wherein the sensory information input means inputs learner's sensory information for the voice output by the voice output means, and the sensory information input by the sensory information input means. A learning support system comprising: processing means for performing predetermined processing based on information. 5. The learning support system according to claim 4, wherein the processing means determines that the learner's sense of voice is unpleasant based on the sense information input by the sense information input means. And a cut-off frequency of the filter means is changed to a low value. 6. The learning support system according to claim 4, wherein the processing unit determines, based on the sensory information input by the sensory information input unit, that the learner's sense of voice is not unpleasant. A learning support system, wherein the cutoff frequency of the filter means is changed to be higher. 7. The learning support system according to claim 4, wherein the processing unit is uncomfortable with the learner's sense of voice based on the sense information input by the sense information input unit. If it is determined that the cut-off frequency has already been set to the cut-off frequency that is supposed to be heard in the fetal period, the sound output by the sound output means can be heard as a normal conversation sound. A learning support system characterized in that the cutoff frequency of the filter means is changed to be low so that predetermined learning can be performed. 8. A learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, comprising: display means for displaying an arbitrary scene; and conversation output for outputting a conversation corresponding to the scene displayed by the display means or a non-correspondence conversation. Means, first answer input means for the learner to determine and input whether or not the conversation output by the conversation output means corresponds to the scene displayed by the display means; and the first answer input. A correct answer rate calculating means for calculating a correct answer rate based on the answer input by the means. 9. A learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, comprising: a question output unit for outputting a question to a learner; and a second input for the learner to input an answer to the question output by the question output unit. Answer input means, determining means for determining whether or not the answer input by the second answer input means is correct, and when the determining means determines that the answer is correct,
First answer output means for outputting the answer input by the learner; and, if the determination means determines that the answer is incorrect, after outputting the answer input by the learner, outputting a correct answer. A learning support system comprising two response output means. 10. The learning support system according to claim 9, wherein the second answer input unit includes a voice input unit for inputting a learner's voice and a voice recognition unit for recognizing the input voice. A featured learning support system. 11. The learning support system according to claim 10, wherein at least one of said first answer output means and said second answer output means repeats the answer inputted by said learner using voice. A learning support system characterized by outputting to a computer. 12. A learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, comprising: a learning material presenting means for presenting a plurality of learning materials to be learned; and a learner from among the learning materials presented by the learning material presenting means. A learning support system comprising: a selection unit for selecting an arbitrary learning material; and a learning execution unit for performing predetermined learning based on the learning material selected by the selection input unit. 13. The learning support system according to claim 12, wherein the teaching material is reading for children. 14. A learning support system for supporting learning using a computer, wherein: a question input unit for a learner to input a question by voice; and a learner's question input by the question input unit is output repeatedly by voice. And a third answer output means for outputting an answer to the question by voice after the completion of the learning. 15. The learning support system according to claim 14, wherein the third answer output means includes a propriety judging means for judging whether or not a question sentence asking the learner a question is grammatically correct, A learning support system characterized in that, when the adequacy determining means determines that the question sentence is not grammatically correct, a grammatically correct question sentence is formed and output as speech. 16. The learning support system according to claim 15, wherein said question input means includes an instruction means for instructing an object of a question by touching an arbitrary part of a screen. . 17. A learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, wherein in hearing learning, a lower limit value of a frequency component of a hearing voice is heard from a lower limit value of a frequency component that can be heard in a normal conversation in a fetal period. By raising the frequency component to the lower limit of the
A learning support method, comprising a step of increasing a hearing ability. 18. The learning support method according to claim 17, wherein in the hearing learning, a step of judging whether or not the learner shows discomfort with respect to a certain lower limit value of the frequency component of the set hearing voice is performed. A learning support method characterized by being provided. 19. The learning support method according to claim 18, further comprising a step of stepping down a lower limit value of a frequency component of the hearing sound when it is determined that the learner is uncomfortable. A learning support method characterized by the following. 20. The learning support method according to claim 18, further comprising a step of stepping up a lower limit value of a frequency component of the hearing sound when it is determined that the learner does not show discomfort. A learning support method characterized by the following. 21. The learning support method according to claim 18, wherein when it is determined that the learner does not show discomfort, the lower limit value of the frequency component of the hearing sound can be already heard in the fetal period. A step of performing predetermined conversation learning by lowering the lower limit of the frequency component of the hearing sound to the lower limit of the frequency component in normal conversation when the component is raised to the lower limit of the component. How to help. 22. A learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, a display step of displaying an arbitrary scene, a conversation output step of outputting a conversation corresponding to the displayed scene or a non-correspondence conversation, A first answer input step in which the learner determines whether or not the output conversation corresponds to the displayed scene and inputs the determined answer, based on the answer input in the first answer input step,
A correct answer rate calculating step of calculating a correct answer rate. 23. A learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, wherein: a question output step of outputting a question to the learner by voice; and a second answer wherein the learner voice-inputs an answer to the voice-outputted question. An input step; a determining step of determining whether or not the answer input by voice in the second answer input step is correct; and if the determining unit determines that the answer is correct, the learner inputs a voice. Answer 1 by voice
An answer output step, and, if the answer is determined to be incorrect in the determination step, a second answer output step of outputting the correct answer by voice after repeatedly outputting the answer spoken by the learner. A learning support method characterized by comprising: 24. A learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, wherein: a learning material presenting step of presenting a plurality of learning materials to be learned; A learning support method, comprising: a selecting step of selecting a learning material; and a step of performing a predetermined learning based on the selected learning material. 25. A learning support method for supporting learning using a computer, comprising: a question inputting step in which a learner inputs a question by voice; a step of outputting a voice of the input learner's question; Determining whether the question sentence of the question is grammatically correct; outputting an answer to the question if the question sentence is determined to be grammatically correct; and If not,
A step of correcting the question sentence so as to be grammatically correct and outputting it as a voice, and further outputting the answer to the question as a voice thereafter. 26. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the learning support method according to claim 17 is recorded. 27. A learning support system for providing learning support using an electric communication line and a computer, comprising: a learner's computer; a learner's computer connected to the learner's computer via an electric communication line; A learning support system comprising a server for executing the learning support method according to any one of claims 17 to 25. 28. The learning support system according to claim 27, wherein a plurality of the learner computers are provided via a network, and information exchange relating to learning of each learner using the learner computers is performed directly through the network. Learning support system performed via the server or via the server. 29. A server used in a learning support system for performing learning support using a telecommunication line and a computer, the server being connected to the learner's computer via the telecommunication line, and charging the learner's computer. A server that executes the learning support method according to any one of claims 17 to 25.