JP6498346B1 - Foreign language learning support system, foreign language learning support method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

A foreign language learning support system capable of learning a foreign language sensuously. SOLUTION: A sentence selection unit for selecting a sentence from a plurality of sentences stored in a sentence correspondence table for storing native language voice data and foreign language voice data in association with each other, and a foreign language voice of the selected sentence Foreign language voice playback time acquisition unit for acquiring data playback time, interval period calculation unit for calculating interval period between native language voice data and foreign language voice data, native language voice data, interval period and foreign language A reproduction audio data generation unit that generates a data set for reproducing a set of audio data consisting of audio data, and the interval period calculation unit reproduces the foreign language audio data acquired by the foreign language audio reproduction time acquisition unit The interval period is calculated by adding a predetermined time to the time, and the playback voice data generation unit is configured to transmit the native language voice data, the interval period, Generating a set of audio data in the order of language audio data. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a foreign language learning support system, a foreign language learning support method, and a program, and particularly useful for supporting foreign language learning by speaking a corresponding foreign language following reproduction of native language speech data. It is.

  With globalization in recent years, there is an increasing demand for learning foreign languages such as English, Korean and Chinese.

  Among them, although English has been studied since junior high school, few people can communicate with native speakers in the real world. This is because it is a learning method centered on memory of grammar and expressions that can be easily scored in tests in the Japanese curriculum. In such a learning method, you acquire communication skills with native speakers. It ’s difficult.

  In order to supplement such learning, there are opportunities to learn English communication by various methods. In a school-type English conversation school, you can learn English communication effectively by communicating directly with a native speaker instructor. However, it is necessary to go to school, and it is difficult to use if you are too busy to get to school or if there is no school nearby.

  On the other hand, a learning support system using audio teaching materials has been developed as something that can be learned regardless of time and place.

  In general, audio teaching materials record foreign language voices, and the user learns by listening to the voices that flow from the audio and imitating the heard voices (Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-61368 A

  By the way, although it is said that "getting used rather than learning" is effective for learning a foreign language, such teaching materials already have audio data recorded, and the audio data is recorded as recorded. Since it is output, the sound always flows in a predetermined order. For this reason, while listening repeatedly, the content is remembered in the order recorded, and the ability to speak foreign languages only in the order in which they were recorded, rather than training foreign language communication skills. The problem of not being able to learn.

  The present invention has been made based on such an idea, and can practice repeatedly translating and speaking a foreign language instantaneously at a speed close to the speaking speed of a native speaker. The purpose of this study is to provide a foreign language learning support system that allows students to learn the habit of learning and to learn foreign languages sensuously.

  The present invention provides the following solutions.

  The invention according to the first aspect is a foreign language learning support system that supports learning of a foreign language by speaking a foreign language corresponding to the reproduction of the native language speech data. Sentence correspondence table that associates and stores speech and speech data, a sentence selection section that selects a sentence to be reproduced from a plurality of sentences stored in the sentence correspondence table, and a foreign language in the sentence selected by the sentence selection section A foreign language voice playback time acquisition unit that acquires the playback time of the speech data, an interval period calculation unit that calculates an interval period between the native language voice data and the foreign language voice data, the native language voice data, the interval period, and A reproduction audio data generation unit that generates a data set for reproducing a set of audio data consisting of foreign language audio data, and the interval period calculation unit includes: The interval time is calculated by adding a predetermined time to the reproduction time of the foreign language audio data acquired by the foreign language audio reproduction time acquisition unit, and the reproduction audio data generation unit includes the native language audio data, the interval period, A set of audio data is generated in the order of foreign language audio data.

  According to the invention relating to the first feature, a data set relating to a set of speech data is created for one sentence, and the user can learn each time. Since the interval period is calculated according to the length of the foreign language audio data to be reproduced, the time for the user to speak at a speed close to the native tempo and the time just for speaking are ensured. Can provide effective learning support.

  The invention according to the second feature is the invention according to the first feature, further comprising a learning period determination unit that determines whether a predetermined learning period has passed, and the learning period has not passed in the learning period determination unit If it is determined that the audio data to be reproduced next is randomly selected from the sentence correspondence table, the reproduction time of the foreign language audio data is obtained, the interval period is calculated, and the set A foreign language learning support system that repeats generating a data set for reproducing the voice data until the learning period ends is provided.

  According to the invention relating to the second feature, sentences can be reproduced in a random order instead of a predetermined order, and effective learning can be performed. And since the interval period is calculated according to the length of the foreign language voice data to be played back, the interval period corresponding to the foreign language voice data played back at random can be secured, and more effective learning support is implemented. can do. In addition, effective learning can be performed over a predetermined period according to the convenience of the learner.

  The invention according to the third feature is the invention according to the first feature, further comprising a playback number determination unit for determining whether a predetermined number of playbacks has been reached, and the playback number determination unit reaches the number of playbacks. If it is determined that the voice data to be played next is randomly selected from the sentence correspondence table, the playback time of the foreign language voice data is obtained, the interval period is calculated, and A foreign language learning support system that repeats generating a data set for reproducing a set of audio data until the predetermined number of reproductions is reached.

  According to the invention relating to the third feature, sentences can be reproduced in a random order instead of a predetermined order, and effective learning can be performed. And since the interval period is calculated according to the length of the foreign language voice data to be played back, the interval period corresponding to the foreign language voice data played back at random can be secured, and more effective learning support is implemented. can do. Further, effective learning can be performed over a predetermined number of times of reproduction according to the convenience of the learner.

  The invention according to the fourth feature is the invention according to any one of the first to third features, wherein type data for classifying sentences relating to a specific situation is associated and stored in the sentence correspondence table. And providing a foreign language learning support system that further includes a type selection unit that selects type data, and the text selection unit selects a text from texts classified into the type data selected by the type selection unit. .

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, it is possible to intensively learn expressions related to a specific situation, and to realize a highly convenient foreign language learning support system.

  The invention according to the fifth feature is the invention according to any one of the first to fourth features, wherein the playback voice data generation unit includes the native language voice data, the first interval period, the foreign language voice data, Provided is a foreign language learning support system that generates a set of speech data in the order of the second interval period.

  According to the fifth aspect of the invention, after the foreign language audio data is reproduced, the user is given the opportunity to speak again, so that the correct answer is spoken even if the first utterance by the user is incorrect. Can support learning more reliably.

  The invention according to a sixth aspect provides the foreign language learning support system according to the fourth aspect, wherein the second interval period is set to a time equal to or shorter than the first interval period.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, by setting an interval period equal to or less than the first interval period as the second interval period, learning that matches the tempo uttered by the native speaker becomes possible.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to repeatedly practice instantly translating into a foreign language and speaking at a speed close to the speaking speed of a native speaker, and acquire a habit of reminding the body to speak a foreign language. Can provide a foreign language learning support system that can learn foreign languages.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of foreign language learning using the foreign language learning support system 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration and software functions of the foreign language learning support system 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the foreign language learning support method using the foreign language learning support system 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the text correspondence table 131. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a modified example of foreign language learning using the foreign language learning support system 1 in the present embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This is merely an example, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to this.

[Outline of foreign language learning using foreign language learning support system 1]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of foreign language learning using the foreign language learning support system 1 in the present embodiment. An outline of foreign language learning, which is a premise for implementing the foreign language learning support system 1 in the present embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG.

  Foreign language learning using the foreign language learning support system 1 in the present embodiment is performed by uttering a corresponding foreign language following reproduction of the native language speech data. In performing such learning, first, the foreign language learning support system 1 reproduces speech data in a native language (in this embodiment, Japanese) relating to a sentence randomly selected from the database. Upon receiving the reproduction of the native language voice data, the user translates the native language into a foreign language (English in this embodiment) and speaks. While the user is speaking, the foreign language learning support system 1 side is an interval period in which the voice data is not reproduced. After a predetermined interval period, the foreign language learning support system 1 reproduces the foreign language voice data as a correct answer.

  In other words, the audio data to be reproduced is executed in the order of reproduction of native language audio data, interval period, and reproduction of foreign language audio data. When this data set is played back as one data set, and the data set is played back again, the next sentence is again randomly selected from the database, and the native language voice data is played back, the interval period, the foreign language voice data Execute in the order of playback. By repeating this randomly over a predetermined learning period for multiple sentences, the user repeats the process of listening to Japanese, translating it into English, and listening to the correct answer. Good repetitive practice is possible and effective learning can be carried out.

[Configuration of Foreign Language Learning Support System 1]
Next, the hardware configuration and software functions of the foreign language learning support system 1 in this embodiment will be described using the block diagram shown in FIG.

  The foreign language learning support system 1 includes a server 100 that performs data management, data processing, audio data distribution, and the like to operate the foreign language learning support system 1 and a user terminal used by a user who performs foreign language learning. 200.

[Configuration of Server 100]
The server 100 includes a control unit 110 that controls data, a communication unit 120 that communicates with users and other devices, a storage unit 130 that stores data, and an input unit 140 that receives input of information from the user. And a display unit 150 that outputs data and images controlled by the control unit 110.

  The control unit 110 includes a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), and the like.

  The communication unit 120 includes a device for enabling communication with other devices, for example, a Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) compatible device compliant with IEEE 802.11.

  The storage unit 130 is a device that stores data and files, and includes a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a recording medium, or a memory card. The storage unit 130 stores a sentence correspondence table 131 described later.

  The control unit 110 reads a predetermined program, and cooperates with the communication unit 120 and / or the storage unit 130 as necessary, so that the sentence selection unit 111, the foreign language audio reproduction time acquisition unit 112, and the interval period calculation Unit 113, reproduction audio data generation unit 114, learning period determination unit 115, type selection unit 116, and reproduction number determination unit 117.

  The type of the input unit 140 is not particularly limited. Examples of the input unit 140 include a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel.

  The type of the display unit 150 is not particularly limited. Examples of the display unit 150 include a monitor and a touch panel.

[Flowchart showing foreign language learning support method using foreign language learning support system 1]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure for supporting foreign language learning. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the text correspondence table 131. The processing executed by each hardware and the software module described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Step S100: Selection of Sentence]
First, when learning is started, the control unit 110 executes the text selection unit 111 in cooperation with the storage unit 130, refers to the text correspondence table 131 stored in the storage unit 130, and stores the registered text. One sentence is selected from among them (step S100).

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the sentence correspondence table 131, sentences in the native language (Japanese in the present embodiment) and sentences in a corresponding foreign language (English in the present embodiment) are linked. These are stored as native language voice data and foreign language voice data, respectively. In addition, a specific situation in which the sentence is used, such as “greeting” and “shopping”, is also stored as type data for classifying the sentence. And the reproduction time at the time of reproducing foreign language audio | voice data is linked | related and memorize | stored in each sentence, and is used for calculation of the interval period mentioned later. As the format of the audio data stored in the text correspondence table 131, a known format such as MP3 format or WAVE format is used.

[Step S110: Acquisition of foreign language audio playback time]
When one sentence is selected from the sentence correspondence table 131, the control unit 110 executes the foreign language voice reproduction time acquisition unit 112 in cooperation with the storage unit 130, and for the foreign language voice data in the selected sentence, The reproduction time is acquired (step S110). The acquisition of the reproduction time of the foreign language audio data in step S110 is performed by reading the data relating to the reproduction time stored in the sentence correspondence table 131. In the present embodiment, the reproduction time related to the foreign language audio data stored in the sentence correspondence table 131 is obtained by reading. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The speech playback time acquisition unit 112 may acquire the playback time by analyzing the voice data.

[Step S120: Calculation of Interval Period]
When the reproduction time is acquired in step S110, the control unit 110 executes the interval period calculation unit 113 to calculate the interval period corresponding to the sentence (step S120). The calculation of the interval period is performed by adding a predetermined time to the reproduction time of the foreign language audio data acquired in step S110.

The calculation of the interval period will be described with reference to FIG. While the user is learning a foreign language, the sound of the foreign language being played is pronounced by the native speaker at the normal speaking speed, so it feels very fast for the user. . Therefore, if the interval period is set to the same time as the foreign language voice playback time A ₁ , A ₂ , A ₃ ,..., Playback of the foreign language voice data that is correct before the user finishes speaking begins. I cannot expect effective learning. Therefore, in step S120, a predetermined time α ₁ , α ₂ , α ₃ ,... (For example, 0 to 2) with respect to the reproduction time A ₁ , A ₂ , A ₃ ,. The interval period is calculated so that the period including the second) can be secured as the time for the user's utterance.

[Step S130: Generation of Data Set for Playing a Set of Audio Data]
When the interval period is calculated in step S120, the control unit 110 executes the reproduction audio data generation unit 114, and generates a data set related to a set of audio data for reproducing a set of voices in the native language and the foreign language. (Step S130).

  In creating a data set relating to a set of audio data in step S130, first, the native language audio data is arranged, then the interval period calculated in step S120 is arranged, and after the interval period, the foreign language audio data is arranged. One data set is created for one sentence selected in step S100.

  The data set created in this way can be output as data, and a set of voice reproductions of reproduction of the native language, securing of the interval, and reproduction of the foreign language can be performed.

[Step S140: Send Data Set]
If the data set regarding a set of audio | voice data is produced | generated by step S130, the communication part 120 will transmit this data set to a user terminal (step S140).

[Step S150: Play one sentence on the user terminal]
When the data set for reproducing the set of audio data is transmitted in step S140, the user terminal 200 uses the application for reproducing the audio data to reproduce the audio data regarding the set of sentences (step S150). ).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the user can perform training to speak a foreign language in accordance with the sound reproduced from the user terminal 200.

[Step S160: Repeat until a predetermined period]
Thereafter, the control unit 110 executes the learning period determination unit 115 and determines whether a predetermined learning period has passed (step S160). If it is determined in step S160 that the predetermined learning period has not passed, the process returns to step S100, the sentence is selected again, and the processes of steps S110, S120, S130, S140, and S150 are executed thereafter. Then, step S160 is reached again. This is repeated until the learning period ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S160 that the learning period has ended, the learning ends.

  By doing in this way, the data set regarding a set of audio | voice data can be created with respect to one sentence, and it can reproduce | regenerate with a user terminal each time. Therefore, sentences can be reproduced in a random order instead of a predetermined order, and effective learning can be performed. Since the interval period is calculated according to the length of the foreign language audio data to be reproduced, the time for the user to speak can be ensured exactly and more effective learning support can be implemented. .

[Modification 1]
In the above example, the native language voice data, the interval period and the foreign language voice data are set as a set of voice data as shown in FIG. 1, but after the foreign language voice data is reproduced as shown in FIG. It is possible to provide a time for the user to speak again. In this way, by giving the user the opportunity to speak again after playing the correct foreign language voice data, even if the user's first utterance is incorrect, the correct answer can be spoken. Can provide reliable learning support.

  In this case, in step S120, in addition to the first interval period, the second interval period is also calculated. In step S130, a set of audio data is created by adding a second interval period following the native language audio data, the interval period, and the foreign language audio data.

  The second interval period can be different from the first interval period. In other words, since the correct foreign language audio data has already been played, setting the interval period equal to or less than the first interval period as the second interval period enables learning that matches the tempo uttered by the native speaker. It becomes possible.

[Modification 2]
When selecting a text in step S100, the control unit 110 can be provided with a type selection unit 116 so that it can be selected from texts of the same type data. In other words, in step S100, sentences are randomly selected from the sentences stored in the sentence correspondence table 131. At that time, for example, when only the expression related to the greeting is to be practiced, the type of “greeting” is selected. By doing so, it is possible to set to reproduce only the expression related to the greeting. In this way, it is possible to intensively learn expressions related to a specific situation, and a highly convenient foreign language learning support system can be realized.

[Modification 3]
In the above, in step S160, it is determined whether or not the predetermined learning period has ended, and steps S100 to S150 are set to be repeated until the predetermined learning period ends. It can also comprise. That is, the number of reproductions that is the upper limit for repeatedly reproducing audio data is determined in advance, and it is determined whether or not the upper limit number of reproductions has been reached by executing the reproduction number determination unit 117 in step S160. It can be set to repeat the steps from step S100 to step S150 until the number of reproductions is reached.

  In the above description, the server 100 and the user terminal 200 are separated from each other, and the server 100 and the user terminal 200 can communicate with each other to learn a foreign language. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the function of the server 100 may be installed in the user terminal 200 and configured as a system that can be used in the user terminal 200 via an application.

  By constructing as described above, you can practice repeatedly translating and speaking in a foreign language instantaneously at a speed close to the speaking speed of a native speaker, and acquire the habit of reminding your body to speak a foreign language. Therefore, it is possible to provide a foreign language learning support system capable of learning a foreign language more practically than before.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these embodiment mentioned above. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

  Further, the above-described embodiment has been described in detail for easy understanding of the present invention, and is not necessarily limited to one having all the configurations described. Further, a part of the configuration of one embodiment can be replaced with the configuration of another embodiment, and the configuration of another embodiment can be added to the configuration of one embodiment. . Moreover, you may add, delete, and replace another structure about a part of structure of each embodiment.

  In addition, each of the above-described configurations, functions, and processing units may be realized in part or in whole by hardware (for example, an integrated circuit). Further, each of the above-described configurations, functions, and processing units may be realized by software by interpreting and executing a program that realizes each function by the processor. Information such as programs, tables, and files for realizing each function can be stored in a memory, a recording device such as a hard disk or SSD (Solid State Drive), or a recording medium such as an IC card, SD card, or DVD.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Foreign language learning support system 100 Server 110 Control part 111 Text selection part 112 Foreign language audio | voice reproduction | regeneration time acquisition part 113 Interval period calculation part 114 Reproduction | regeneration audio | voice data generation part 115 Learning period determination part 116 Type selection part 117 Playback frequency determination part 120 Communication Unit 130 Storage unit 131 Sentence correspondence table 200 User terminal

Claims (6)

A foreign language learning support system that supports foreign language learning by speaking a corresponding foreign language following reproduction of native language speech data,
A sentence correspondence table for storing native language voice data and foreign language voice data in association with each other;
A sentence selection unit for selecting a sentence to be reproduced from a plurality of sentences stored in the sentence correspondence table;
A foreign language audio playback time acquisition unit for acquiring the playback time of the foreign language audio data in the text selected by the text selection unit;
An interval period calculation unit for calculating an interval period between the native language voice data and the foreign language voice data;
A playback voice data generation unit that generates a data set for playing a set of voice data consisting of native language voice data, an interval period and foreign language voice data;
The interval period calculating unit adds an interval period during which silence is reproduced as a time for the user's utterance by adding a predetermined time to the reproduction time of the foreign language audio data acquired by the foreign language audio reproduction time acquisition unit. To calculate ,
The playback audio data generation unit generates a set of audio data in the order of native language audio data, first interval period, foreign language audio data, second interval period ,
The second interval period is set to a time shorter than the first interval period,
The foreign language voice data is played back at a speed at which a native speaker speaks.
Foreign language learning support system. A learning period determination unit that determines whether a predetermined learning period has passed,
If the learning period is found not passed in front Symbol learning period determining unit, the audio data be reproduced next be selected randomly from among the text correspondence table, obtain the playback time of the foreign language audio data Repeating the step of calculating the interval period and generating a data set for reproducing a set of audio data until the learning period ends,
The foreign language learning support system according to claim 1. A playback number determination unit that determines whether a predetermined number of playbacks has been reached;
If it is determined not to have reached the Views in the previous SL Views determining unit, the audio data be reproduced next be selected randomly from among the text corresponding table to obtain the playback time of a foreign language audio data Repetitively calculating the interval period and generating a data set for reproducing a set of audio data until the predetermined number of reproductions is reached.
The foreign language learning support system according to claim 1. In the sentence correspondence table, type data for classifying sentences relating to a specific situation is stored in association with each other,
A type selection unit for selecting the type data;
The sentence selection unit selects a sentence from sentences classified into the type data selected by the type selection unit.
The foreign language learning support system according to claim 1. It has a control unit that realizes a sentence selection unit, a foreign language voice playback time acquisition unit, an interval period calculation unit, and a playback voice data generation unit, and utters the corresponding foreign language following playback of the native language voice data A foreign language learning support method in a foreign learning support system that supports foreign language learning by
Selecting a sentence to be reproduced from a plurality of sentences stored in the sentence correspondence table in which the sentence selection unit stores the native language voice data and the foreign language voice data in association with each other;
The foreign language voice playback time acquisition unit acquires the playback time of foreign language voice data in the text selected in the step of selecting the text;
The interval period calculator calculates an interval period between the native language voice data and the foreign language voice data;
The reproduction audio data generation unit includes a step of generating a data set for reproducing a set of audio data including a native language audio data, an interval period, and foreign language audio data;
The step of calculating the interval period includes adding a predetermined time to the reproduction time of the foreign language audio data acquired in the step of acquiring the reproduction time of the foreign language audio data, thereby generating silence as a time for the user's utterance. To calculate the interval period to be played ,
The step of generating the data set, native language audio data, first time interval periods, foreign language audio data state, and are not to generate a set of audio data in the order a second time interval periods,
The second interval period is set to a time shorter than the first interval period,
The foreign language voice data is played back at a speed at which a native speaker speaks.
Foreign language learning support method. A foreign language learning support system that supports foreign language learning by uttering the corresponding foreign language following playback of the native language speech data.
Preparing a sentence correspondence table that associates and stores native language voice data and foreign language voice data reproduced at a speed spoken by a native speaker ;
Selecting a sentence to be reproduced from a plurality of sentences stored in the sentence correspondence table;
Obtaining the playback time of the foreign language voice data in the sentence selected in the step of selecting the sentence;
A step of calculating an interval period between the native language speech data and the foreign language speech data, wherein the playback time of the foreign language speech data acquired in the step of obtaining the playback time of the foreign language speech data is a predetermined time Calculating an interval period during which silence is reproduced as time for the user's utterance by adding
A step of generating a data set for reproducing a set of voice data consisting of the native language voice data, the interval period and the foreign language voice data, wherein the native language voice data, the first interval period, the foreign language voice data , Generating a set of audio data in the order of a second interval period set to a time shorter than the first interval period ;
A program for running