JP2021157073A - Language learning system, language learning supporting method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a language learning system and the like with which learners can do their learning without feeling embarrassment towards people nearby.SOLUTION: A language learning system 1 of the invention includes a conversation playing means 27 which plays information of a series of conversations including first audio information which is audio information of a first speaker and second audio information which is audio information of a second speaker in turn, with a silent period after either of the first audio information or the second audio information, so that a learner can do vocal exercises copying an immediately preceding line in the series of natural conversations. In a case where only the learner can hear the conversation audio, it sounds to people nearby as if the learner is making natural conversations with someone on the other side of the phone, therefore the user can be prevented from feeling embarrassment towards people nearby.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a language learning system, a language learning support method and a program, and particularly to a language learning system suitable for listening and speaking learning.

Language learning is broadly divided into four categories: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In particular, in recent years, awareness of speaking has been increasing, such as the introduction of an English speaking test in the common test for university admissions, and a language learning system suitable for speaking learning is required.

Patent Document 1 discloses a correspondence education system having a speaking learning function that determines whether or not a student's pronunciation is correct using a voice recognition system and repeatedly practices until the student pronounces correctly.

The correspondence education system described in Patent Document 1 includes a student terminal and an education system that are interconnected via a communication network, and is implemented in the following flow. First, the voice data A is transmitted from the education system to the student terminal, and the voice data A received by the student terminal is reproduced. Then, the student who hears the reproduced voice data A utters the same sound. The voice uttered by the student is converted into voice data A'by the microphone and transmitted to the education system. The education system analyzes the voice data A'using the voice recognition system, and then determines whether or not the student's pronunciation is correct. If the judgment is NG, the student speaks again. If the judgment is OK, the education system transmits the voice data B, which is the next problem. As described above, according to the correspondence education system described in Patent Document 1, the student can utter after the sample voice and practice repeatedly until he / she learns the correct pronunciation.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-265207

However, in a situation where there are people around, such as a cafe, speaking practice using a conventional distance learning system is very noticeable. Even if the learner listens to the sample voice using headphones or earphones so that the sample voice cannot be heard by the surrounding people, the learner can utter a word or a sentence without any connection from the surrounding people. There is a problem that some learners feel embarrassed because it is known that the learners are learning a language.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a language learning system or the like in which learners can learn without feeling shame toward the people around them.

The present invention is a language learning system for a learner to access from an information terminal and to practice vocalization by the learner following a sample voice.
A series of conversation information including the first voice information which is the voice information of the first speaker and the second voice information which is the voice information of the second speaker in order is either the first voice information or the second voice information. A language learning system characterized by having a conversation playback means that plays back while having a silent time later,
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It is a language learning support method using a language learning system for a learner to access from an information terminal and to practice vocalization by the learner following a sample voice.
The language learning system
A series of conversation information including the first voice information which is the voice information of the first speaker and the second voice information which is the voice information of the second speaker in order is either the first voice information or the second voice information. A language learning support method characterized by having a conversation playback means that plays back while having a silent time later,
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The problem was solved by a program for causing a computer to execute the language learning support method.

According to the language learning system, language learning support method or program of the present invention, the following effects can be achieved. By providing a certain period of silence after the first or second speaker's dialogue is played out of the voice of a conversation by multiple people, the learner utters by imitating the previous dialogue in a natural series of conversations. You can practice. Therefore, if only the learner can hear the conversation voice using a mobile phone, headphones, earphones, etc., it seems to the surrounding people that the learner is having a natural conversation with the other party. hear. Therefore, the learner can learn the language in a dignified manner without worrying about the eyes. In addition, by using a series of conversation information reproduced by the conversation reproduction means as conversation information for answering a telephone, the learner looks as if he / she is making a telephone call to the surrounding people. I don't feel ashamed of it.

Further, if the specific voice detecting means detects, for example, a first-class specific voice such as "Sorry" or "Pardon", it is configured to return to the immediately preceding line and be played back, so that a natural conversation flow is achieved. Then, the learner can return to the line he / she wants to hear again and listen to it.

Further, if the specific voice detecting means detects, for example, a second type specific voice such as "Speak more slowy", the playback speed of the immediately preceding dialogue is reduced and the specific voice is played back, so that a natural conversation flow occurs. Then, the learner can surely hear the line that he / she wants to hear again.

Further, when the specific voice detecting means detects, for example, a third type specific voice such as "Hold on" or "Just a second", the playback of the conversation information by the conversation playing means is stopped, and "Thank you for holding" is stopped. If the reproduction of the conversation information by the conversation reproduction means is resumed when the type 4 specific voice such as "" is detected, the learner can arbitrarily interrupt the learning.

In addition, if the silence time can be set after the dialogue of which speaker is played, the learner can select the speaker to practice vocalization.

Further, the learner's information terminal is displayed with the information of the first speaker or the second speaker and the call start button before the conversation reproduction means is activated, and the first speaker is displayed during the activation of the conversation reproduction means. Alternatively, if the information of the second speaker and the call end button are displayed, the learner can make a call when starting learning and pretend to be on the phone during learning, so that the learner can make a call. You don't have to worry about the eyes.

In addition, if the learner terminal is configured to have a silence time setting means, the learner can freely set the length of the silence time according to his / her own speaking style. Sounds like a more natural conversation.

The block diagram of the language learning system of embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which showed the process performed from the server and the learner terminal in the language learning system of FIG. The screen of the learner terminal in the language learning system of FIG. The screen of the administrator terminal in the language learning system of FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

FIG. 1 shows a language learning system 1 which is an embodiment of the present invention. The language learning system 1 can be composed of a server 3, a learner's information terminal 5 (hereinafter, referred to as “learner terminal 5”), and an administrator terminal 7. The server 3, the learner terminal 5, and the administrator terminal 7 can communicate with each other via a communication line 9 such as the Internet or a dedicated line.

The server 3 is a conversation between a plurality of people including the first speaker and the second speaker, and is the first voice information which is the voice information of the first speaker and the second voice information which is the voice information of the second speaker. It is provided with a conversation transmission means 11 for transmitting a series of conversation information including the above to the learner terminal 5. Further, the text transmitting means 13 for transmitting the text information corresponding to the series of conversation information to the learner terminal 5, the learning result receiving means 15 for receiving the learning time and the achievement rate from the learner terminal 5, and the learner terminal 5 The learner voice receiving means 17 for receiving the learner voice information, the pronunciation accuracy determining means 19 for determining the pronunciation accuracy of the learner voice information, and the pronunciation accuracy transmitting means for transmitting the pronunciation accuracy to the learner terminal 5. The 21 and the speaker information transmitting means 23 for transmitting the information of the first speaker or the second speaker to the learner terminal 5 can be provided. In addition, it is preferable that the series of conversation information is the conversation information in the telephone response. That is, conversation information that begins with a cliché of how to make or receive a call such as "Hello" or "Hi" and ends with a cliché of how to hang up a call such as "Thank you for calling" or "Have a nice day". It is good to do. Further, the series of conversation information is not limited to the one-to-one conversation between the first speaker and the second speaker, and may be a conversation between two or more speakers.

The learner terminal 5 has a conversation receiving means 25 that receives a series of conversation information from the server 3, and a conversation that reproduces the series of conversation information after either the first voice information or the second voice information while having a silent time. It is equipped with a reproduction means 27. Further, the silent time setting means 29 for setting the length of the silent time, the specific voice detecting means 31 for detecting a specific voice by the learner, the repeat playback means 32, the slow playback means 33, the pause means 34, and the like. A voice selection means 35 for setting which of the first voice information and the second voice information is played back to provide a silent time, a text receiving means 37 for receiving text information from the server 3, and a text displaying means 39 for displaying the text information. A learning time recording means 41 that records the time from the start of playback of conversation information to the end of playback by the conversation playback means 27 as a learning time, and an achievement rate determining means 43 that determines the learning achievement rate based on the learning time. The learning result output means 45 that outputs the learning time and the achievement rate, the learning result transmitting means 47 that transmits the learning time and the achievement rate to the server 3, and the voice emitted by the learner during the silent time are used as the learner voice information. The recording means 49 for recording, the learner voice transmitting means 51 for transmitting the learner voice information to the server 3, the pronunciation accuracy receiving means 53 for receiving the pronunciation accuracy from the server 3, and the pronunciation accuracy for outputting the pronunciation accuracy. The output means 55, the speaker information receiving means 57 that receives the information of the first speaker or the second speaker from the server 3, and the screen display means 59 that displays the information of the first speaker or the second speaker. Can be equipped.

Here, the learner terminal 5 may be a personal computer, a tablet type terminal, or a mobile phone type terminal in addition to the smartphone. That is, it is not necessary to prepare a dedicated terminal as the learner terminal 5, and the language learning system 1 can be accessed by logging in to the application or the cloud system with each ID or email address and password, for example. do it.

The specific voice detecting means 31 detects the specific voice from the voice uttered by the learner during the reproduction of the conversation information by the conversation reproducing means 27 or during the silent time. Specific voices include first-class specific voices such as "Sorry" and "Pardon" that listen back to the other party's conversation, and second-class specific voices that encourage the other party to speak slowly, such as "Speak more slowy". Includes specific voices, type 3 specific voices that interrupt the conversation, such as "Hold on" and "Just a second", and type 4 specific voices that resume the conversation, such as "Thank you for holding". ..

When the specific voice detecting means 31 detects the first-class specific voice, the repeat playback means 32 is activated to reproduce the first voice information and / and the second voice information immediately before the first-class specific voice is detected. With this configuration, the learner can return to the dialogue he / she wants to hear again in a natural conversation flow.

Further, when the specific voice detecting means 31 detects the second type specific voice, the slow playback means 33 is activated, and the reproduction speed of the first voice information and / and the second voice information immediately before the detection of the second type specific voice is performed. Drop and play. With this configuration, the learner can surely hear the lines he / she wants to hear again in a natural conversation flow.

Further, when the specific voice detecting means 31 detects the third type specific voice, the primary stop means 34 is activated, the reproduction of the conversation information by the conversation reproduction means 27 is stopped, and the fourth type specific voice is detected. , The reproduction of the conversation information by the conversation reproduction means 27 is resumed. With this configuration, the learner can arbitrarily interrupt the learning.

Further, according to the voice selection means 35, it is possible to set which of the first voice information and the second voice information is to be provided with the silence time, so that the learner selects the speaker to practice speaking. It is possible.

As will be described later, the server 3 causes the learner terminal 5 and the administrator terminal 7 to display various screens via the communication line 9, and acquires various data. The data acquired by the server 3 may be configured to be stored in the server 3.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the processing performed from the server 3 and the learner terminal 5. The server 3 stores in advance conversation information, which is the voice of a series of conversations by a plurality of people including the first speaker and the second speaker.

First, the conversation information and the text information corresponding to the conversation information are transmitted from the server 3 to the learning terminal 5 (step S1), and the learner terminal 5 receives the conversation information and the text information (step S2). The learner terminal 5 provides a silent time after reproducing the dialogue of the first speaker in the conversation information (step S3) (step S4). It is also possible to record the voice emitted by the learner imitating the dialogue of the first speaker during the silent time as the learner's voice information (step S4). The learner terminal 5 reproduces the dialogue of the second speaker after the silence time has elapsed (step S5). Steps S3 to S5 are repeated until all the conversation information has been reproduced. When the reproduction of the conversation information is completed (step S6), the learner voice information is transmitted from the learner terminal 5 to the server 3 (step S7), and the server 3 receives the learner voice information (step S8). Next, the server 3 determines the pronunciation accuracy of the learner's voice information (step S9), and transmits the pronunciation accuracy to the learner terminal 5 (step S10). The learner terminal 5 receives the pronunciation accuracy from the server 3 (step S11), and displays the pronunciation accuracy on the user screen (c) described later (step S12).

3A to 3C are examples of a start screen 61, a function screen 63, and a user screen 65 displayed on the screen of the learner terminal 5 by the screen display means 59. The start screen 61 is displayed on the screen of the learner terminal 5 before step S2, and the information of the second speaker who is the talk partner of the first speaker, for example, the name 67 and the image image 69 of the second speaker, etc. The speaker information, the call start button 71, and the call end button 73 are displayed. When the learner presses the call button 71, steps S2 to S6 (see FIG. 2) are executed. When the learner presses the disconnect button 73, the reproduction is interrupted even during the reproduction of a series of conversation information, the learning is terminated, and step S7 (see FIG. 2) is executed. In this way, the information of the first speaker or the second speaker and the call start button are displayed on the screen of the learner terminal 5 before the conversation reproduction means 27 is activated, and during the activation of the conversation reproduction means 27, the information and the call start button are displayed. By displaying the information of the first speaker or the second speaker and the call end button, the learner can make a call when starting learning and pretend to be on the phone during learning. Learners don't have to worry more about the eyes.

The function screen 63 can be displayed on the screen of the learner terminal 5 during the reproduction of the conversation information in steps S3 to S5, and selects ON / OFF of the second speaker's name 67 and the display of the text information. A check box 75, a silence time slider 77 which is a silence time setting means for setting the length of the silence time, and a disconnect button 73 are displayed. When ON is selected in the check box 75, the text information corresponding to the conversation information being played can be displayed on the screen of the learner terminal, and when OFF is selected, the text information can be hidden. By displaying the text information corresponding to the conversation information, the learner can learn the language while looking at the original text or the translated text of the conversation information. Further, by moving the pointer of the silence time slider 77, the length of the silence time can be adjusted. In this way, if the learner terminal 5 is configured to have the silence time setting means, the learner can freely set the length of the silence time according to his / her own speaking style, so that the surrounding people can freely set the length of the silence time. On the other hand, it sounds like a more natural conversation.

The user screen 65 can be displayed on the screen of the learner terminal 5 after the learner logs in to the language learning system 1 or after learning is completed, and has a learning time of 79, an achievement rate of 81, and a pronunciation accuracy of 83. , A list 85 of a series of conversation information is displayed. The learning time 79 is the total time learned by the learner recorded by the learner terminal 5, and the achievement rate 81 is the ratio of the series of conversation information for which learning has been completed to the list 85 of the series of conversation information. Represents. With this configuration, the learner can easily know his / her own learning degree.

FIG. 4 is an example of the administrator screen 87 displayed on the administrator terminal 7. Information such as the name 89 of each learner, the total learning time 91, the achievement rate 93, and the pronunciation accuracy 95 received by the administrator terminal 7 from the server 3 is displayed on the administrator screen 87. With this configuration, the administrator can easily grasp the learning progress of each learner.

According to the language learning system of the present invention described above, the learner can practice speaking by imitating the immediately preceding dialogue in a natural series of conversations. If the situation is such that only the learner can hear the conversation voice, the learner is the person around him because it sounds like the learner is having a natural conversation with the other person on the phone. You can learn without feeling ashamed.

1 Language learning system 5 Information terminal (learner terminal)
27 Conversation playback means 29 Silence time setting means 31 Specific voice detection means 32 Repeat playback means 33 Slow playback means 34 Pause means 35 Voice selection means 59 Screen display means 67, 69 Information of first speaker or second speaker 71 Call Start button 73 Call end button

Claims (10)

It is a language learning system for the learner to access from an information terminal and to practice vocalization following the sample voice.
A series of conversation information including the first voice information which is the voice information of the first speaker and the second voice information which is the voice information of the second speaker in order is either the first voice information or the second voice information. It is characterized by having a conversation reproduction means for later reproducing while having a silent time.
Language learning system. The language learning system according to claim 1, wherein the conversation information is conversation information for answering a telephone call. A specific voice detecting means for detecting a first-class specific voice, which is a specific voice by the learner,
When the first-class specific voice is detected by the specific voice detecting means, the first voice information, the second voice information, or both of the first voice information and / or the second voice information reproduced immediately before by the conversation reproduction means are returned to the above. The language learning system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a repeat reproduction means for initiating reproduction of conversation information. Specific voice detecting means for detecting the second type specific voice which is a specific voice by the learner, and
When the type 2 specific voice is detected by the specific voice detecting means, the first voice information, the second voice information, or both of the first voice information and / or the second voice information reproduced immediately before by the conversation reproduction means are returned to the above. The language learning system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a slow reproduction means for slowing down the reproduction speed of the conversation information and starting the reproduction of the conversation information. A specific voice detecting means for detecting a type 3 specific voice and a type 4 specific voice, which are specific voices by the learner, and
When the third type specific voice is detected by the specific voice detecting means, the reproduction of the conversation information by the conversation playing means is stopped, and the reproduction of the conversation information is stopped.
The language learning according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a pause means for resuming the reproduction of the conversation information by the conversation reproduction means when the type 4 specific voice is detected by the specific voice detection means. system. The language learning system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a voice selection means for setting which of the first voice information and the second voice information is to be provided with a silence time. With more screen display means,
The screen display means is attached to the information terminal.
Before activating the conversation reproduction means, the information of the first speaker or the second speaker and the call start button are displayed.
While the conversation reproduction means is activated, the information of the first speaker or the second speaker and the call end button are displayed.
The language learning system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The language learning system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a silence time setting means for setting the length of the silence time. It is a language learning support method using a language learning system for a learner to access from an information terminal and to practice vocalization by the learner following a sample voice.
The language learning system
A series of conversation information including the first voice information which is the voice information of the first speaker and the second voice information which is the voice information of the second speaker in order is either the first voice information or the second voice information. A language learning support method characterized by having a conversation reproduction means for later reproducing while having a silent time. A program for causing a computer to execute the language learning support method according to claim 9.

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