JP7120263B2 - LEARNING SUPPORT DEVICE, LEARNING SUPPORT METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a learning support device, a learning support method, and a program.

An electronic dictionary having a word learning function is known. For example, the electronic dictionary described in Patent Literature 1 has a function of displaying and selecting a plurality of words for a question, a function of displaying the vocabulary of the given word, and the like. As described above, electronic dictionaries have conventionally provided various functions for word learning.

JP-A-2000-284680

By the way, in order to be able to read and write words and be able to use them in appropriate contexts, various kinds of learning such as pronunciation practice, writing practice, and vocabulary memorization are necessary. If the implementation of such diverse learning is left to the will of the learner, the learner may not always be able to learn words efficiently.

In view of the circumstances as described above, it is an object of one aspect of the present invention to provide a technology that enables efficient word learning.

A learning support device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a detection unit that detects a user's operation, a storage unit that stores dictionary content and wordbook content, and a screen corresponding to a learning function for learning words. and a control unit for displaying on a display unit, wherein the wordbook content is index data associated with recorded words included in the wordbook content, and the vocabulary of the recorded words extracted in advance from the dictionary content. index data including at least one of example sentences, and when a headword, which is a word to be learned, is selected from the recorded words during operation in the word learning mode, the control unit detects the predetermined in response to the operation of switching between a plurality of different learning functions for learning headwords, which are operable in operation modes different from the word learning mode, according to a predetermined order; A screen corresponding to the learning function is displayed on the display unit.
A learning support device according to another aspect of the present invention includes a detection unit that detects a user's operation, and a control unit that causes a display unit to display a screen corresponding to a learning function for learning words. and, when a headline word, which is a word to be learned, is selected during operation in the word learning mode, the control unit responds to a predetermined operation detected by the detection unit to generate a plurality of headwords for learning the headline word. which are different learning functions, wherein a plurality of different learning functions operable in operation modes different from the word learning mode are switched according to a predetermined order, and a screen corresponding to the learning function is displayed on the display unit. wherein the control unit individually executes a learning function designated by the user among the plurality of learning functions, and the user switches the operation mode of the learning support device to the word learning mode. Sometimes, in response to the predetermined operation, the plurality of learning functions are switched according to the predetermined order with the learning function specified by the user at the top.

A learning support method according to an aspect of the present invention is a learning support method executed by a learning support device having a storage unit that stores dictionary content and wordbook content , When headwords, which are words, are selected from recorded words included in the wordbook content, a plurality of different learning functions for learning the headwords in response to a predetermined operation of the detected user . switching between a plurality of different learning functions operable in an operation mode different from the word learning mode according to a predetermined order, and displaying a screen corresponding to the learning function on a display unit ; is index data associated with recorded words included in the wordbook contents, and has index data including at least one of vocabulary and example sentences of the recorded words extracted from the dictionary contents in advance .
Further, a learning support method according to another aspect of the present invention is a learning support method executed by a learning support device, wherein when a heading word that is a word to be learned is selected during operation in a word learning mode, the A plurality of different learning functions for learning the headword, which are operable in an operation mode different from the word learning mode, are set in response to a predetermined operation by the user. switching in order to display a screen corresponding to the learning function on a display unit, wherein the learning function specified by the user among the plurality of learning functions is individually executed; When the user switches the operation mode of the learning support device to the word learning mode, in response to the predetermined operation, the learning function designated by the user is set at the top and the plurality of words are read according to the predetermined order. learning function can be switched.

A program according to an aspect of the present invention operates a computer of a learning support device having a storage unit that stores dictionary content and wordbook content in a word learning mode, and a headword that is a word to be learned is the above -mentioned headword. a plurality of different learning functions for learning the heading word in response to a predetermined operation detected by the user when selected from recorded words included in the wordbook content, the word learning function A plurality of different learning functions operable in different operation modes are switched according to a predetermined order to function as control means for displaying screens corresponding to the learning functions on a display unit, and the wordbook content is the wordbook content. Index data associated with recorded words included in the content, and index data including at least one of vocabulary and example sentences of the recorded words extracted from the dictionary content in advance .
Further, the program according to another aspect of the present invention is a computer of the learning support device, when a heading word, which is a word to be learned, is selected while the computer of the learning support device is operating in a word learning mode, In response, switching between a plurality of different learning functions for learning the headwords, wherein the learning functions are operable in operating modes different from the word learning mode, according to a predetermined order to switch between the learning functions. functioning as control means for displaying a corresponding screen on a display unit, wherein the control means individually executes a learning function specified by the user among the plurality of learning functions, and the user controls the learning support device is switched to the word learning mode, in response to the predetermined operation, the plurality of learning functions are switched according to the predetermined order with the learning function specified by the user at the top.

According to the above aspect, word learning can be performed efficiently.

1 is a perspective view of a learning support device 10; FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a learning support device 10; FIG. It is an example of a screen displayed by the learning support device 10 . 4 is an example of a flowchart of processing performed by the learning support device 10; It is an example of a screen corresponding to the voice output function displayed by the learning support device 10 . It is an example of a screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function displayed by the learning support device 10 . It is an example of a screen corresponding to the pronunciation test function displayed by the learning support device 10 . It is an example of a screen corresponding to a spelling test function displayed by the learning support device 10 . It is an example of a screen corresponding to an example sentence display function displayed by the learning support device 10 . It is another example of a screen corresponding to the voice output function displayed by the learning support device 10 . FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of wordbook content; It is the figure which illustrated the structure of index data.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the learning support device 10. FIG. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the learning support device 10. As shown in FIG. A learning support device 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is an electronic device having an electronic dictionary function for searching information from one or more dictionary contents stored in the device. The learning support device 10 also has a word learning function that supports learning of recorded words included in wordbook contents stored in the device. The configuration of the learning support device 10 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

The learning support device 10 is an electronic device including one or more electric circuits, and includes a processor 11 and a memory 12 as shown in FIG. The processor 11 is an example of a control unit of the learning support device 10, and is an electric circuit including, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The memory 12 is an example of a storage unit of the learning support device 10, and is, for example, an arbitrary semiconductor memory, such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory. Contains memory. The memory 12 stores a control program 13, one or more dictionary contents (dictionary contents 14a, dictionary contents 14b, . . . ), and wordbook contents 15. FIG. Hereinafter, each or a collection thereof will be referred to as dictionary content 14 when no particular distinction is made between individual dictionary contents. In the following description, the case where the wordbook content 15 is content containing English words will be described as an example. It is not limited to language words.

The learning support device 10 further includes an input device 16 and a display device 17, as shown in FIGS. The input device 16 is an example of a detection unit of the learning support device 10, and is, for example, a keyboard. The input device 16 detects a user's operation on the learning support device 10 . Moreover, the display device 17 is a display device with a touch panel including a display 17a and a touch panel 17b. The display 17a is an example of a display unit of the learning support device 10, and is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (electro-luminescence) display, or the like. The display 17 a is controlled by the processor 11 . The touch panel 17b is an example of a detection unit of the learning support device 10, and is, for example, a film resistance touch panel, a capacitive touch panel, or an ultrasonic surface elasticity touch panel. The touch panel 17 b also detects the user's operation on the learning support device 10 .

The learning support device 10 includes a communication module 18, as shown in FIG. Communication module 18 is, for example, a wireless communication module. The communication module 18 may download dictionary contents and wordbook contents from the Internet, and by adding the downloaded dictionary contents and wordbook contents to the memory 12, the electronic dictionary function and the word learning function may be extended. good. The learning support device 10 further includes a speaker 19 for outputting voice and a microphone 20 for inputting voice, as shown in FIG.

The learning support device 10 configured as described above provides an electronic dictionary function by executing the control program 13 developed in the memory 12 by the processor 11 . Specifically, for example, the processor 11 extracts information from the dictionary content 14 stored in the memory 12 according to search conditions input using the input device 16 and causes the display device 17 to display the information.

The learning support device 10 also provides a word learning function, which will be described in detail later, that supports learning of the words recorded in the wordbook content 15 by executing the control program 13 developed in the memory 12 by the processor 11. . Specifically, the processor 11 causes the display unit to display a screen corresponding to a learning function for word learning. More specifically, when a headline word, which is a word to be learned, is selected from the wordbook content 15 while operating in the word learning mode, the processor 11 responds to a predetermined operation detected by the input device 16 or the touch panel 17b. In response, a plurality of different learning functions for learning headwords are switched in a predetermined order, and a screen corresponding to the switched learning function is displayed on the display device 17, more specifically, on the display 17a.

As a result, the user can learn words by using a plurality of different learning functions for words in a predetermined order in a well-balanced manner, simply by repeating a predetermined operation such as pressing the enter key. Therefore, according to the learning support device 10, word learning can be efficiently performed with a simple operation. In addition, the user may arbitrarily set the order in which a plurality of different learning functions are switched before starting word learning.

1 and 2 illustrate the learning support device 10, which is a portable terminal dedicated to electronic dictionaries, the learning support device 10 may be a general-purpose portable terminal such as a smartphone. An electronic dictionary function and a word learning function may be realized by installing . Moreover, although the case where the learning support device 10 is a portable device has been exemplified, the learning support device 10 is not limited to a portable device and may be a stationary device. Moreover, although the case in which the learning support device 10 includes the input device 16 and the display device 17 has been illustrated, the learning support device 10 does not have to include the input device 16 and the display device 17 . The learning support device 10 may be, for example, a server accessed over a network such as the Internet, rather than a device operated directly by a user. The learning support device 10 may detect a user's operation via a network and display a learning screen on a display device via the network according to the detection result.

FIG. 3 is an example of a screen displayed by the learning support device 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an example of a flowchart of processing performed by the learning support device 10 . FIG. 5 is an example of a screen corresponding to the voice output function displayed by the learning support device 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is an example of a screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function displayed by the learning support device 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is an example of a screen corresponding to the pronunciation test function displayed by the learning support device 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an example of a screen corresponding to the spelling test function displayed by the learning support device 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is an example of a screen corresponding to the example sentence display function displayed by the learning support apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is another example of a screen corresponding to the voice output function displayed by the learning support device 10. As shown in FIG. Hereinafter, a learning support method according to an embodiment performed by the learning support device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 10. FIG.

A screen G1 shown in FIG. 3 is an example of the top screen of the wordbook content 15 . In the learning support device 10, when the user selects the wordbook content 15 from the content list, the screen G1 is displayed on the display device 17. FIG. In this example, the wordbook contents 15 are English wordbook contents for middle and high school students containing 3000 English words. The user can select a learning target group from words recorded in the wordbook content 15 on the screen G1. Specifically, the user can select a group of words that have not been studied (“unlearned words”), a group of words that are in the process of learning (“learning words”), and a group of words that have been The group to be learned can be selected from among a group of words that have been checked during learning (“checked words”), and a group of arbitrary words (“word list”).

When the user operates the input device 16 to select a learning target group while the screen G1 is displayed on the display device 17, the learning support device 10 starts a series of processes shown in FIG. When the process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the processor 11 of the learning support device 10 first selects headwords, which are words to be learned (step S1). Specifically, processor 11 selects a single headword from the learning target group according to a predetermined rule. More specifically, processor 11 selects, for example, the head word of the learning target group as a heading word. Hereinafter, a case where "ability" is selected as an index word in step S1 will be described as an example.

When a headword is selected, processor 11 causes display device 17 to display a screen corresponding to a learning function for learning the headword (step S2). Here, the processor 11 first causes the display device 17 to display a screen G2 shown in FIG. The screen G2 is the first learning screen, and is an example of a screen corresponding to the voice output function for outputting by voice the reading of the heading word (in this example, "ability") displayed in the upper area R1 of the screen. . A plurality of function displays corresponding to a plurality of learning functions possessed by the learning support device 10 are displayed side by side in the area indicating the learning content in the middle of the screen G2, and among the plurality of learning functions, the voice output function is in operation. In order for the user to recognize this, the function display F1 indicating the voice output function is displayed in a state of being distinguished from other function displays. In addition, a display prompting the user to pay attention to the sound output from the learning support device 10 is included in the region R2 in the lower part of the screen G2. When the screen G2 is displayed, the processor 11 causes the speaker 19 to output the voice of how to read the headword.

When the voice of how to read the headword is output, the processor 11 monitors the user's operation (step S3). Specifically, the processor 11 determines whether or not the input device 16 has detected a predetermined operation on the input device 16, for example, pressing of an enter key. When a predetermined operation is detected (step S3 YES), the processor 11 further determines whether screens corresponding to all the learning functions have been displayed for headwords (step S4). If the screens corresponding to all the learning functions have not been displayed (step S4 NO), the processor 11 switches the screens corresponding to the learning functions according to a predetermined order, and causes the display device 17 to display the next display screen (step S4 NO). S5). After that, the process returns to step S3 and repeats the same processing. As a result, every time a predetermined operation is performed, the processor 11 switches the screens corresponding to the learning functions in a predetermined order until the screens corresponding to all the learning functions for the headword are displayed on the display device 17. display. Specifically, the screen corresponding to the voice output function shown in FIG. 5, the screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function shown in FIG. 6, the screen corresponding to the pronunciation test function shown in FIG. 7, and the spelling test function shown in FIG. These screens are switched in the order of the screen corresponding to the example sentence display function shown in FIG. The screen corresponding to the voice output function, the screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function, the screen corresponding to the pronunciation test function, the screen corresponding to the spelling test function, and the screen corresponding to the example sentence display function all correspond to the learning function. The screens corresponding to these learning functions are screens corresponding to different learning functions.

When a predetermined operation is performed while the screen G2 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, the processor 11 causes the display device 17 to display the screen G3 shown in FIG. The screen G3 is an example of a screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function of displaying the vocabulary of the headwords displayed in the upper region R1 of the screen. In the learning content area in the middle of the screen G3, the function display F2 indicating the vocabulary display function is displayed in a state distinguished from other function displays so that the user can recognize that the vocabulary display function is in operation. It is Also, in the area R2 at the bottom of the screen G3, the vocabulary of headwords is displayed.

When a predetermined operation is performed while the screen G3 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, the processor 11 causes the display device 17 to display the screen G4 shown in FIG. 7A. The screen G4 is an example of a screen corresponding to a pronunciation test function for testing how to read headwords uttered by the user. In the learning content area in the middle of the screen G4, the function display F3 indicating the pronunciation test function is displayed in a state distinguished from other function displays so that the user can recognize that the pronunciation test function is in operation. It is In addition, the area R2 in the lower part of the screen G4 includes a display prompting the user to vocalize how to read the headword. After the microphone 20 detects the reading of the headword uttered by the user, when the user performs a predetermined operation, the screen corresponding to the learning function displayed on the display device 17 is shown in FIG. 7(a). is switched from the screen G4 shown in FIG. 7 to the screen G5 shown in FIG. The screen G5, like the screen G4, is an example of a screen corresponding to a pronunciation test function for examining how to read headwords. there is

When a predetermined operation is performed while the screen G5 shown in FIG. 7B is displayed, the processor 11 causes the display device 17 to display the screen G6 shown in FIG. 8A. The screen G6 is an example of a screen corresponding to a spelling test function for testing the spelling of the entry word input by the user. In the learning content area in the middle of the screen G6, the function display F4 indicating the spelling test function is displayed in a state distinguished from other function displays so that the user can recognize that the spelling test function is in operation. It is A region R2 in the lower part of the screen G6 includes a display prompting the user to enter the spelling of the headword. When the user performs a predetermined operation after entering the spelling of the headword in the area R2 as shown in the screen G7 of FIG. 8B, the processor 11 verifies the entered spelling. If the test result is pass, the processor 11 causes the display device 17 to display a screen G8 shown in FIG. 8(c). G9 is displayed on the display device 17 .

When a predetermined operation is performed while the screen G8 shown in FIG. 8C or the screen G9 shown in FIG. 8D is displayed, the processor 11 causes the display device 17 to display the screen shown in FIG. Display G10. The screen G10 is an example of a screen corresponding to the example sentence display function for displaying example sentences including headwords. In the learning content area in the middle of the screen G10, the function display F5 indicating the example sentence display function is displayed in a state distinguished from other function displays so that the user can recognize that the example sentence display function is in operation. It is In addition, a list of a plurality of example sentences including headwords is displayed in a region R2 at the bottom of the screen G10. When the user performs a predetermined operation after selecting one example sentence from the list of example sentences displayed, the processor 11 causes the display device 17 to display a screen G11 shown in FIG. display.

When a predetermined operation is performed while the screen G11 shown in FIG. 9B is displayed, the processor 11 determines in step S4 that screens corresponding to all learning functions have been displayed (step S4 YES), update the headword (step S6). Here, processor 11 selects, for example, the next word from the words in the learning target group, and updates the headword to the selected word. In this example, a case in which the entry word is updated to "abroad" in step S6 will be described.

When the headword is updated, the processor 11 returns to step S2 and causes the display device 17 to display the screen G12 shown in FIG. 10, which is the screen corresponding to the first learning function for the headword "abroad". (Step S2). After that, the processor 11 switches the screen corresponding to the learning function as described above every time the predetermined operation is detected again.

Note that the processing shown in FIG. 4 ends when, for example, the processor 11 detects an end operation (step 7 YES).

In the learning support device 10 that performs the processing shown in FIG. 4 as a learning support method for supporting word learning, a screen corresponding to the voice output function and the vocabulary display function can be displayed simply by repeating a predetermined operation such as, for example, pressing an enter key. It is possible to learn by switching between screens corresponding to a plurality of learning functions, including a corresponding screen, a screen corresponding to the pronunciation test function, a screen corresponding to the spelling test function, and a screen corresponding to the example sentence display function. Therefore, according to the learning support device 10, after understanding the meaning of words, it is possible to learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing with simple operations in a well-balanced manner.

Further, in the learning support device 10, in response to a predetermined operation, a screen corresponding to the voice output function, a screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function, a screen corresponding to the pronunciation test function, a screen corresponding to the spelling test function, and Screens corresponding to the example sentence display function are displayed in this order. This order is the order of learning recommended by educational institutions, and by learning words in this order, high learning efficiency and learning retention rate can be expected. Therefore, according to the learning support device 10, high learning efficiency and learning retention rate can be achieved.

In the above, the screens corresponding to the plurality of learning functions are the screen corresponding to the voice output function, the screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function, the screen corresponding to the pronunciation test function, the screen corresponding to the spelling test function, and the screen corresponding to the example sentence function. Although an example of a screen corresponding to a display function has been shown, screens corresponding to a plurality of learning functions switched according to a predetermined operation may include these screens. By including these screens, after understanding the meaning of words, it is possible to learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a well-balanced manner.

Further, the screen corresponding to a plurality of learning functions that are switched according to a predetermined operation may include a part of the screens described above, such as a screen corresponding to the voice output function, a screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function, and a screen corresponding to the pronunciation test function. At least two or more of the corresponding screen, the screen corresponding to the spelling test function, and the screen corresponding to the example sentence display function may be included. The learning support device 10 may change the configuration of screens corresponding to a plurality of learning functions according to learning purposes, such as learning to specialize in reading and writing. As a result, it is possible to efficiently learn the learning content according to the learning purpose.

The above-described embodiments are specific examples for easy understanding of the invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. The learning support device, the learning support method, and the program can be variously modified and changed without departing from the scope of the claims.

In the above-described embodiment, the learning support device 10 has the dictionary content 14 and the wordbook content 15 used for word learning. good. In addition, when the wordbook content 15 and the dictionary content 14 are included, the learning support device 10 searches the dictionary contents using the entry word as a key when learning words using the wordbook content 15, and corresponds to the vocabulary display function. Information to be displayed on the screen corresponding to the example sentence display function or the screen corresponding to the example sentence display function may be extracted from the dictionary contents.

Further, when the wordbook content 15 and the dictionary content 14 are included, the learning support device 10 searches the dictionary content 14 in advance instead of searching the dictionary content 14 at the time of word learning, and as shown in FIG. Index data 15b associated with recorded words 15a included in book content 15 may be created. The created index data 15 b may be added to the wordbook content 15 . As shown in FIG. 12, the index data 15b desirably includes both vocabulary and example sentences of the recorded words 15a extracted from the dictionary content 14, but may include at least one of them. In FIG. 12, link information L1 linking words and vocabulary and detailed information D1 including details of the vocabulary of each word are managed in separate files, and link information L2 linking words and example sentences and each word An example is shown in which detailed information D2 including details of example sentences of and are managed in separate files. However, the configuration of the index data 15b is not limited to the example shown in FIG.

By extracting necessary data from the dictionary data in advance and creating index data, the learning support device 10 selects a headword from the recorded words 15a included in the wordbook content 15, and a dictionary containing various information is created. Since the index data 15b containing limited information is retrieved instead of the content 14, the time required for retrieval processing during word learning can be shortened, and screen responsiveness can be improved. Therefore, the user can learn words without stress. A stress-free learning environment is important to keep users motivated to learn. As described above, according to the learning support device 10, it is possible to provide the user with a comfortable learning environment and support the establishment of the learning habit.

Further, the learning support device 10 may be configured as a server accessed over a network such as the Internet. On the other hand, the learning support device 10 is configured as a stand-alone type device including the input device 16 and the display device 17, so that word learning can be performed even in an environment where network connection cannot be established. In addition, stable performance can be exhibited regardless of the communication speed or the like.

In the above-described embodiment, the screen corresponding to the voice output function is displayed first, followed by the screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function, the screen corresponding to the pronunciation test function, the screen corresponding to the spelling test function, and the example sentence display function. Although the screens are switched in the order of the screens corresponding to and then return to the first screen corresponding to the audio output function, the first displayed screen is not limited to the screen corresponding to the audio output function. Another screen may be displayed first and the screens may switch from that screen according to the order described above. For example, if the user interrupts the process of FIG. 4 after learning on the screen corresponding to the vocabulary display function, the learning support device 10 will display the vocabulary display function when resuming the process of FIG. The corresponding screen or the screen corresponding to the next pronunciation test function may be displayed first. In the above description, the plurality of learning functions described above are functions that constitute the word learning function provided during operation in the word learning mode. It is a function that can operate in the mode, and may be executed by individual designation by the user. By configuring in this way, the word learning function can be realized by combining the individual functions of the product. In this case, when the user switches the operation mode to the word learning mode for executing the word learning function, the learning support device responds to the above-described predetermined operation and executes the individually designated and executed learning function. A plurality of learning functions may be switched in accordance with the above-described predetermined order starting from the beginning.

The invention described in the scope of claims at the time of filing of the present application will be additionally described below.
[Appendix 1]
a detection unit that detects a user's operation;
a control unit for displaying a screen corresponding to a learning function for learning words on a display unit,
When a headline word, which is a word to be learned, is selected during operation in the word learning mode, the control section responds to a predetermined operation detected by the detection section by selecting a plurality of headwords for learning the headline word. A plurality of different learning functions, which are different learning functions and are operable in operation modes different from the word learning mode, are switched according to a predetermined order, and screens corresponding to the learning functions are displayed on the display unit. learning support device.
[Appendix 2]
In the learning support device according to Supplementary Note 1,
The plurality of different learning functions are
a voice output function for outputting the reading of the heading word by voice;
a vocabulary display function for displaying the vocabulary of the heading words;
a pronunciation test function for testing how to read the heading word uttered by the user;
a spelling test function that verifies the spelling of the headword entered by the user;
and an example sentence display function for displaying an example sentence containing the headword.
[Appendix 3]
In the learning support device according to Supplementary Note 1,
The plurality of different learning functions are
a voice output function for outputting the reading of the heading word by voice;
a vocabulary display function for displaying the vocabulary of the heading words;
a pronunciation test function for testing how to read the heading word uttered by the user;
a spelling test function that verifies the spelling of the headword entered by the user;
and an example sentence display function for displaying an example sentence containing the headword.
[Appendix 4]
In the learning support device according to Supplementary Note 2 or Supplementary Note 3,
The learning support device, wherein the predetermined order is the order of the voice output function, the vocabulary display function, the pronunciation test function, the spelling test function, and the example sentence display function.
[Appendix 5]
In the learning support device according to any one of Appendices 1 to 4,
The learning support device includes wordbook content and dictionary content,
the headword is selected from recorded words included in the wordbook content;
The wordbook content is index data associated with recorded words included in the wordbook content, and includes index data including at least one of vocabulary and example sentences of the recorded words extracted in advance from the dictionary content. A learning support device characterized by:
[Appendix 6]
In the learning support device according to Supplementary Note 5,
The learning support device, wherein the control unit searches the index data when the headword is selected.
[Appendix 7]
In the learning support device according to any one of Appendices 1 to 6,
The control unit
individually executing the learning function specified by the user among the plurality of learning functions;
When the user switches the operation mode of the learning support device to the word learning mode, in response to the predetermined operation, the learning function specified by the user is set at the top and the learning function is selected according to the predetermined order. A learning support device characterized by switching between a plurality of learning functions.
[Appendix 8]
The learning support device according to any one of Supplements 1 to 7, further comprising:
A learning support device, comprising: the display section for displaying a learning screen corresponding to the learning function.
[Appendix 9]
In the learning support device according to any one of Appendices 1 to 8,
The learning support device, wherein the predetermined operation is pressing of a decision key.
[Appendix 10]
A learning support method,
Detecting a predetermined operation of the user,
When a headline word, which is a word to be learned, is selected during operation in the word learning mode, a plurality of different learning functions for learning the headword are performed in response to the predetermined operation detected by the user. A learning support method, wherein a plurality of different learning functions operable in an operation mode different from the word learning mode are switched according to a predetermined order, and a screen corresponding to the learning function is displayed on a display unit.
[Appendix 11]
In the computer of the learning support device,
Detecting a predetermined operation of the user,
When a headline word, which is a word to be learned, is selected during operation in the word learning mode, a plurality of different learning functions for learning the headword are performed in response to the predetermined operation detected by the user. A plurality of different learning functions operable in operation modes different from the word learning mode are switched according to a predetermined order, and a process of displaying a screen corresponding to the learning function on the display unit is executed. program.

10 Vocabulary Learning Support Device 11 Processor 12 Memory 13 Control Programs 14, 14a, 14b Dictionary Contents 15 Wordbook Contents 15a Recorded Words 15b Index Data 16 Input Device 17 Display Device 17a Display 17b Touch Panel 19 Speaker 20 Microphones G1 to G12 Screens R1, R2 Areas F1 to F5 Functions L1, L2 Link information D1, D2 Detailed information

Claims (12)

a detection unit that detects a user's operation;
a storage unit that stores dictionary content and wordbook content;
a control unit for displaying a screen corresponding to a learning function for learning words on a display unit,
The wordbook content is index data associated with recorded words included in the wordbook content, and has index data including at least one of vocabulary and example sentences of the recorded words extracted in advance from the dictionary content,
The control unit
When a headline word, which is a word to be learned, is selected from the stored words during operation in the word learning mode, a plurality of headwords for learning the headline word is selected in response to a predetermined operation detected by the detection unit. wherein a plurality of different learning functions operable in operation modes different from the word learning mode are switched according to a predetermined order, and a screen corresponding to the learning function is displayed on the display unit. and learning support device. In the learning support device according to claim 1,
The plurality of different learning functions are
a voice output function for outputting the reading of the heading word by voice;
a vocabulary display function for displaying the vocabulary of the heading words;
a pronunciation test function for testing how to read the heading word uttered by the user;
a spelling test function that verifies the spelling of the headword entered by the user;
and an example sentence display function for displaying an example sentence containing the headword. In the learning support device according to claim 1,
The plurality of different learning functions are
a voice output function for outputting the reading of the heading word by voice;
a vocabulary display function for displaying the vocabulary of the heading words;
a pronunciation test function for testing how to read the heading word uttered by the user;
a spelling test function that verifies the spelling of the headword entered by the user;
and an example sentence display function for displaying an example sentence containing the headword. In the learning support device according to claim 2 or claim 3,
The learning support device, wherein the predetermined order is the order of the voice output function, the vocabulary display function, the pronunciation test function, the spelling test function, and the example sentence display function. In the learning support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
The learning support device, wherein the control unit searches the index data when the headword is selected. a detection unit that detects a user's operation;
a control unit for displaying a screen corresponding to a learning function for learning words on a display unit,
When a headline word, which is a word to be learned, is selected during operation in the word learning mode, the control section responds to a predetermined operation detected by the detection section by selecting a plurality of headwords for learning the headline word. A learning support device for switching between a plurality of different learning functions, which are different learning functions and can be operated in an operation mode different from the word learning mode, according to a predetermined order, and for displaying a screen corresponding to the learning function on the display unit. There is
The control unit
individually executing the learning function specified by the user among the plurality of learning functions;
When the user switches the operation mode of the learning support device to the word learning mode, in response to the predetermined operation, the learning function specified by the user is set at the top and the learning function is selected according to the predetermined order. A learning support device characterized by switching between a plurality of learning functions. The learning support device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further comprising:
A learning support device, comprising: the display section for displaying a learning screen corresponding to the learning function. In the learning support device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The learning support device, wherein the predetermined operation is pressing of a decision key. A learning support method executed by a learning support device having a storage unit that stores dictionary content and wordbook content ,
When a headline word, which is a word to be learned in the word learning mode, is selected from recorded words included in the wordbook content, the headline is detected in response to a predetermined user operation. A plurality of different learning functions for learning words, which are operable in operation modes different from the word learning mode, are switched according to a predetermined order, and a screen corresponding to the learning function is displayed on the display unit. including the step of displaying on
The wordbook content is index data associated with recorded words included in the wordbook content, and has index data including at least one of vocabulary and example sentences of the recorded words extracted in advance from the dictionary content.
A learning support method characterized by: A learning support method executed by a learning support device,
a plurality of different learning functions for learning the headword in response to a user's predetermined operation detected when the headword, which is a word to be learned, is selected during operation in a word learning mode; , switching between a plurality of different learning functions operable in an operation mode different from the word learning mode according to a predetermined order, and displaying a screen corresponding to the learning function on a display unit;
In the learning support method,
the learning function designated by the user among the plurality of learning functions is individually executed;
When the user switches the operation mode of the learning support device to the word learning mode, in response to the predetermined operation, the learning function specified by the user is set at the top and the learning function is selected according to the predetermined order. Multiple learning functions can be switched
A learning support method characterized by: A computer of a learning support device equipped with a storage unit storing dictionary contents and wordbook contents ,
When a headline word, which is a word to be learned in the word learning mode, is selected from recorded words included in the wordbook content, the headline is detected in response to a predetermined user operation. A plurality of different learning functions for learning words, which are operable in operation modes different from the word learning mode, are switched according to a predetermined order, and a screen corresponding to the learning function is displayed on the display unit. control means to be displayed in
function as
The wordbook content is index data associated with recorded words included in the wordbook content, and has index data including at least one of vocabulary and example sentences of the recorded words extracted in advance from the dictionary content.
A program characterized by The computer of the learning support device,
a plurality of different learning functions for learning the headword in response to a user's predetermined operation detected when the headword, which is a word to be learned, is selected during operation in a word learning mode; a control means for switching a plurality of different learning functions operable in operation modes different from the word learning mode according to a predetermined order, and for displaying a screen corresponding to the learning function on a display unit;
function as
The control means is
individually executing the learning function specified by the user among the plurality of learning functions;
When the user switches the operation mode of the learning support device to the word learning mode, in response to the predetermined operation, the learning function specified by the user is set at the top and the learning function is selected according to the predetermined order. Switch between multiple learning functions
A program characterized by

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