KR101180287B1 - Foreign language learning device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a foreign language learning apparatus that can significantly increase the learning efficiency by learning in accordance with the learner's foreign language mastery level.
A plurality of first audio data for executing a voice output of one sentence composed only of the first language at a plurality of different speeds, one element constituting a sentence of the first language, and one element constituting a sentence of the first language A storage unit 12 for storing a plurality of second voice data for executing a voice output of one sentence constituted by alternately combining elements of a second language translated by a plurality of different speeds, and a test for executing a test The execution unit 14, the answer input unit 16 for inputting the learner's answer, and the voice speed selector for selecting the speed of the voice output based on the first voice data or the second voice data in consideration of the learner's answer result. And an audio output unit 22 for executing audio output based on the first audio data or the second audio data at the selected speed.

Description

Foreign Language Learning Device {FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a foreign language learning apparatus that can acquire foreign languages early and reliably.

With the recent rapid globalization, the necessity of using a language other than the mother tongue in business or life is increasing. In particular, English is now a common language worldwide, and when the mother tongue is a language other than English, many scenes are used.

For example, in the case of a Japanese speaking Japanese as an example, it is said that Japanese, which is a native language of Japanese, is rarely used in countries other than Japan because it is located in a special language category in the world. Can be. For this reason, Japanese is not commonly spoken when Japanese people work with foreign businessmen. Moreover, knowledge of English conversation is required even when traveling abroad.

In this way, even if the Japanese fully understand the necessity of English as a foreign language other than the native language, in particular, the world's common language, mastery of English becomes difficult in an environment living in Japan. Commonly known methods for mastering English are to purchase and learn English reference books, to attend English Conversation Schools, or to purchase English textbooks. Because it's a completely different thing, I rarely master English. In such a situation, as the current method of learning a foreign language, the following has been applied for a patent in Japan.

In addition, the above-mentioned problems are also established in the case of Japanese language learning of Japanese whose native language is Japanese and foreign language is English. For example, French whose native language is French is a foreign language other than French (eg For example, when learning Japanese, English, German, Chinese, etc., the same applies to the case where a Chinese native Chinese learns a foreign language other than Chinese (for example, Japanese, English, German, French, etc.). In addition, although the English as a foreign language is taken as an example of the world, it is not limited to English but is suitable for all occasions where it is necessary to learn the native language and other foreign languages.

For example, as shown in Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2001-331092 (see Patent Document 1 below), data of a foreign language and a corresponding native language are stored in a storage medium, and alternately reproduced by voice. By a language learning system, a foreign language learning apparatus for acquiring English conversation and the like early by repeatedly repeating a foreign language and a native language recorded alternately is known. In this foreign language learning apparatus, when a dedicated switch is operated, the translation of the native language to the stored foreign language becomes silent. By repeating this practice, the mother tongue of the entire tape is eliminated, making the tape unique to foreign language conversation, so that the learning effect can be accelerated. have.

In addition, as shown in Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2001-42758 (see Patent Document 2 below), the listening and speech of the foreign language target language can be unconsciously maintained while maintaining the learner's willingness to learn. Foreign language learning devices are also known. In this foreign language learning apparatus, a semi-musical speech composition structure (rhythm pattern) is easily extracted from a language material of a foreign language, which is easy for the learner's right brain to accept. A BGM matching the compositional rhythm pattern is flowed through the entire administration, presenting the rhythm sound of this rhythm pattern several times, and then presenting the target language (eg, English) several times, for each presentation of this English. The sub-liminal image which expresses the content of this English is presented. The learner repeatedly listens or utters the voice information stored in the rhythm pattern and the correct English (target language) while maintaining the right-brain dominance. Also, the learner recognizes the correct English (target language uttered sound) together with the subliminal image. Can learn English (target language) unconsciously.

As described above, in the conventional foreign language learning method using a foreign language learning apparatus, when a foreign language sentence is translated into a native language, a learning method of translating a sentence from a sentence of a foreign language to a sentence by a sentence is widely used. Also, in listening learning, a method of trying to improve listening ability by listening to a foreign language sentence pronounced at a normal or slow speed is common.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-331092 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-42758

However, even as a foreign language learning method by any foreign language learning apparatus, the learner hears the English or BGM outputted from the foreign language learning apparatus to enhance the learner's learning effect. In other words, the learner listens to the English language or BGM output from the foreign language learning device, and the learner's ears are familiar with the pronunciation of the English language, or by equipping the learner's right brain with the image of the English language. It is to let.

However, in this foreign language learning method, it is thought that a certain effect occurs by continuing the learning, but always follows the one-way learning method from the foreign language learning device, and the learner is passive to the foreign language learning device in the method of learning. . Accordingly, there is a problem that the learning of foreign languages is monotonous or the learner's motivation to learn is lowered. As a result, learners become tired of learning foreign languages and may not be able to master foreign languages.

In addition, adopting a unilateral learning method from such a foreign language learning apparatus results in foreign language learning ignoring the learner's mastery level and mastery speed. In other words, the learner's level of proficiency and proficiency speed naturally result in individual differences, but the learner is forced to learn a foreign language that ignores his or her language proficiency. Worse. In this way, some learners do not continue to learn foreign languages and cannot learn foreign languages at the same level as the learners themselves.

In this way, even in the foreign language learning method known as the prior art, the learning effect and the learning efficiency are not high. As a result, it is difficult to acquire a foreign language such as English. On the other hand, the recent rapid globalization means that if one learns a foreign language as soon as possible and does not solve the language barrier, the motherland will lag behind the world, leading to the deterioration of national power, including the economy. Do. In the meantime, the inventor of the present invention has continued to study foreign language acquisition methods other than the native language for many years, and invented a method for quickly and reliably acquiring foreign languages using the foreign language learning apparatus of the present invention.

As described above, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and while maintaining a high learning motivation of the learners, a foreign language learning apparatus capable of remarkably increasing the learning efficiency by learning (corresponding) to the level of foreign language proficiency of each learner is provided. It aims to provide.

The present invention is a foreign language learning apparatus for determining the language ability of a learner and providing learning consistent with the language ability of the learner, wherein a voice output of a sentence composed only of a first language is provided. A plurality of first audio data for executing output at a plurality of different speeds, an element constituting a sentence of the first language, and a sentence of the first language Stores a plurality of second audio data for executing a speech output of one sentence composed by alternately combining one element of a second language in which one element is translated at a plurality of different speeds A storage unit for performing a test, a test execution unit for executing a test, and a solution for inputting a student's answer to a test executed in the test execution unit In consideration of the results of the inputted into the output section and the answer input section, the speed corresponding to the learner's language proficiency among the speeds of the first audio data or the second audio data stored in the storage section is determined. A sound speed selection section to select, and a function to keep the pitch constant even when the sound output becomes high speed or low speed, and at a speed selected by the sound speed selection section; A foreign language learning device having a sound output section for executing a sound output based on the first sound data or the second sound data while maintaining a constant pitch.

In addition, the present invention described above is a higher concept including, for example, one step of the listening step shown in FIG. 2 and one step of the speaking step shown in FIG. 3. For example, in the following description, when the " first language " in the present invention is " English ", the " second language " in the present invention corresponds to " Japanese " When the "first language" is "Japanese", the "second language" in the present invention corresponds to "English". For example, referring to the embodiment, the "first audio data" in the present invention is "single-single voice data in English" or "single-single voice data in Japanese" in the listening step. Becomes For example, in the following description, the "second speech data" in the present invention refers to "voice data having a structure in which one syllable of English and one syllable of Japanese translation are combined in this order" or speaking of the listening process. It becomes the "voice data of the structure which combined one syllable of Japanese translation and one syllable of English in this order" of the process.

According to the present invention, in the storage unit, the acceptance criteria data of the test is stored, and the acceptance is determined based on the result of the solution inputted to the answer input unit and the acceptance criteria data. And a pass / fail decision unit, wherein the test execution unit executes a test after execution of the voice output based on the first voice data, and the voice speed selector is configured to perform the test in the test. The speed of the audio output based on the first audio data to be executed after the execution of the test, when it is determined by the acceptance judgment unit based on the result of the solution entered in the solution input unit and the acceptance criteria data. Is selected, and the voice output unit is further configured to execute the test. It is preferable to execute the audio output based on the first audio data at the speed selected by the selection unit.

Further, the above-mentioned limitation is, for example, from the fourth step to the fifth step of the listening step in the case where the test after the audio output of the fourth step in the listening step shown in Fig. 2 is passed in the embodiment. The concept includes each processing.

The present invention includes a pass / fail decision unit that stores pass / fail criteria data of the test, and determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer inputted into the answer input unit and the pass / fail criteria data. And the test execution unit executes a test during or after the voice output based on the second voice data, and the voice speed selection unit is based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit in the test and the acceptance criteria. In the case where it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit based on the data, the speed of the voice output based on the first voice data to be executed after the execution of the test is selected, and the voice output unit executes the test. The speed selected by the voice speed selector later. A, it is preferable to perform the audio output based on the first audio data.

Further, the above limitations are, for example, from the third step to the fourth step of the listening step when the test after the audio output of the third step in the listening step shown in Fig. 2 is passed in the embodiment. This is a concept including each processing from the third step to the fourth step of the speaking step when the test after the audio output of the third step in the speaking step shown in Fig. 3 is passed. The test executed in the middle of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second and third steps of the speaking process. In addition, the test executed after the execution of the audio output based on the second audio data is executed in the second and third steps of the listening process.

The present invention includes a pass / fail decision unit that stores pass / fail criteria data of the test, and determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer inputted into the answer input unit and the pass / fail criteria data. And the test execution unit executes a test during or after the voice output based on the second voice data, and the voice speed selection unit is based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit in the test and the acceptance criteria. In the case where it is determined by the pass / fail determining unit based on the data, the speed of the voice output based on the second voice data to be executed after the execution of the test is selected, and the voice output unit executes the test. Later selected by the voice speed selector. To perform the audio output based on the road, the second voice data being preferred.

In addition, the above limitation is, for example, from the second step to the third step of the listening step when the test after the audio output of the second step in the listening step shown in FIG. 2 is passed in the embodiment. This is a concept including the respective processes from the second step to the third step of the speaking step when the test after the audio output of the second step in the speaking step or the speaking step shown in Fig. 3 is passed. The test executed in the middle of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second and third steps of the speaking process. The test executed after the execution of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second step and the third step of the listening step.

The present invention includes a pass / fail decision unit that stores pass / fail criteria data of the test, and determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer inputted into the answer input unit and the pass / fail criteria data. And the test execution unit executes a test after execution of the voice output based on the first voice data, and the voice speed selector is configured to perform the test on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit and the acceptance criteria data in the test. If it is determined on the basis of the pass / failure determination unit, the voice output unit selects a speed of the voice output based on the first voice data or the second voice data executed before the test is executed. The voice speed selector after execution of the test Preferably, at the speed selected by, the audio output based on the first audio data or the second audio data executed before the test is executed again.

Further, the above limitation is, for example, when the test after the audio output of the fourth step in the listening step shown in Fig. 2 fails in the embodiment, the redo processing of the third step in the listening step or Re-execution of either of the fourth steps in the listening process and the test of the first step in the listening process when the test after the audio output of the fifth step in the listening process shown in FIG. 2 is failed It is a concept including the processing and the redo processing of the 1st step in a speaking process when the test after the audio output of the 4th step in the speaking process shown in FIG. 3 fails.

The present invention includes a pass / fail decision unit that stores pass / fail criteria data of the test, and determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer inputted into the answer input unit and the pass / fail criteria data. And the test execution unit executes a test during or after the voice output based on the second voice data, and the voice speed selection unit is based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit in the test and the acceptance criteria. When it is determined that the pass / fail decision unit fails based on the data, the voice output unit selects the speed of the voice output based on the second voice data executed before the test is executed, and the voice output unit executes the test. Later selected by the voice speed selector. To redo a sound output based on the second voice data prior to the execution of a running road, the test is preferable.

Further, the above limitations are, for example, in the embodiment, when the test after the audio output of the second step in the listening step shown in FIG. 2 fails, the redo processing of the second step in the listening step, and the like. When the test after the audio output of the third step in the listening step shown in FIG. 2 fails, the redo processing of the third step in the listening step, and the second in the speaking step shown in FIG. When the test after the audio output of the step is failed, the second step re-execution processing in the speaking process and the test after the audio output of the third step in the speaking process shown in FIG. 3 are failed. The concept includes a redo process of the third step in the speaking step. The test executed in the middle of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second and third steps of the speaking process. The test executed after the execution of the audio output based on the second audio data is a test executed in the second step and the third step of the listening step.

The present invention includes a pass / fail decision unit that stores pass / fail criteria data of the test, and determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer inputted into the answer input unit and the pass / fail criteria data. The test execution unit executes the test after the execution of the audio output based on the first audio data in the first step and the test after the execution of the audio output based on the second audio data in the second step. In the third step, the test is executed after the execution of the audio output based on the second audio data. In the fourth step, the test is executed after the execution of the audio output based on the first audio data. In the step, the test is performed after the execution of the audio output based on the first audio data. And the voice speed selecting section is executed after the test of the first step is executed in consideration of the result of the solution inputted from the answer input section in the test of the first step. The speed of the audio output is selected based on the data, and the pass / fail determination section determines that the pass is based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input section and the pass / fail criteria data in the test of the second step. In this case, the speed of the audio output based on the second audio data of the third step to be executed after the execution of the test of the second step is selected, or in the answer input section in the test of the second step. Based on the result of the inputted answer and the acceptance criteria data If it is determined that the pass is failed, the speed of the audio output based on the second audio data of the second step, which is executed again after the test of the second step is executed, is selected. In the three-step test, if it is determined by the pass / fail determination section based on the result of the answer input by the answer input section and the pass / fail criteria data, execution is performed after the test of the third step. Selecting a speed of the audio output based on the first audio data of the fourth step, or based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit in the test of the third step and the acceptance criteria data If it is determined by the pass / fail judgment part Select a speed of the audio output based on the second voice data of the third step to be executed again after the test of the third step is executed, and inputted from the answer input section in the test of the fourth step. On the basis of the first audio data of the fifth step to be executed after the test of the fourth step is executed, when it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit based on the result of the answer and the pass / fail criteria data. If the speed of the voice output is selected or if it is determined by the pass / fail decision unit based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit and the pass / fail criteria data in the test of the fourth step. After the execution of the test in the fourth step, Selecting a speed of a voice output based on either the second voice data of the third step or the first voice data of the fourth step, and the voice output unit selects the first voice in the first step. The audio output based on the data is executed, and in the second step, the audio output based on the second audio data is executed at a speed selected by the voice speed selector, and in the test of the second step, When the pass / fail determination section determines that the pass is based on the result of the answer input from the answer input section and the pass criterion data, the voice output is output based on the second voice data in the third step. Run at the speed selected by the speed selector or the image of the second step In the test, when it is determined by the pass / failure determination unit that the pass is failed based on the result of the solution input by the answer input unit and the pass criterion data, the voice based on the second voice data in the second step. The output is again executed at the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit, and the pass / failure judging unit is said to pass based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit and the pass / fail criteria data in the test of the third step. In the fourth step, the voice output based on the first voice data is executed at the speed selected by the voice speed selector, or the answer input unit in the test of the third step. And the results of the answers entered in If it is determined by the pass / failure determination section that the pass is failed based on the pass / fail criteria data, the voice output based on the second voice data in the third step is executed again at the speed selected by the voice speed selector. And if it is determined by the pass / fail determination section based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input section and the pass / fail criteria data in the test of the fourth step, The audio output based on the first audio data is executed at a speed selected by the voice speed selecting section, or based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input section in the test of the fourth step and the acceptance criteria data. Pass / fail determination section If it is determined by the voice speed selection unit, the voice output based on either of the second voice data in the third step or the first voice data in the fourth step is executed again at the speed selected by the voice speed selector. And in the test of the fifth step, when it is determined by the pass / fail determination section based on the result of the answer inputted by the answer input section and the pass / fail criteria data, the first voice data or the Ending of the audio output based on the second audio data, or in the test of the fifth step, the acceptance judgment unit judges that the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit and the acceptance criteria data fail. If it is determined, the first step is Standing the first is preferred to re-execute the sound output based on audio data.

In addition, the said limitation is a concept including each process from the 1st step to the 5th step in the listening process shown in FIG. 2 in an Example, for example.

The present invention includes a pass / fail decision unit that stores pass / fail criteria data of the test, and determines pass / fail based on the result of the answer inputted into the answer input unit and the pass / fail criteria data. The test execution unit executes the test after executing the audio output based on the first audio data in the first step, and executes the test in the middle of the audio output based on the second audio data in the second step. In the third step, perform a test in the middle of the voice output based on the second voice data, and in the fourth step, perform the test after executing the voice output based on the first voice data, and select the voice speed. A part is input by the said solution input part in the said test of a said 1st step. In consideration of the result of the answer, the speed of the voice output based on the second voice data of the second step executed after the execution of the test is selected, and the answer inputted from the answer input section in the test of the second step. On the basis of the second audio data of the third step to be executed after execution of the test of the second step, when it is determined by the acceptance determination unit that the acceptance is based on the result of the acceptance criteria data and the acceptance criteria data. When the speed of the voice output is selected or when the pass / fail decision unit determines that the pass is failed based on the result of the answer input from the answer input unit and the pass / fail criteria data in the test of the second step, Re-execution after execution of the test of the second step Selects the speed of the audio output based on the second voice data of the second step, and passes based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit and the acceptance criteria data in the test of the third step. Is determined by the pass / failure determination unit, selects a speed of the audio output based on the first audio data of the fourth step to be executed after the test of the third step is executed, or the third In the test of the step, if it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit that the pass is not determined based on the result of the answer input from the answer input unit and the pass criterion data, the test is executed again after execution of the test of the third step. Voice output based on the second voice data of the third step Selects a speed of the voice output unit, and executes a voice output based on the first voice data in the first step, and outputs a voice output based on the second voice data in the second step. If it is determined by the pass / fail determination section that execution is carried out at a speed selected by the speed selector and is passed based on the answer inputted from the answer input section and the pass / fail criterion data in the test of the second step; In the third step, the voice output based on the second voice data is executed at the speed selected by the voice speed selecting section, or in the test of the second step, the result of the solution inputted by the answer input section and the result The above sum is rejected based on the acceptance criteria data. In the case where it is determined by the presence or absence judging unit, in the second step, the voice output based on the second voice data is executed again at the speed selected by the voice speed selecting unit, and in the test of the third step, In the fourth step, when the pass / fail determination unit determines that the pass is based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input unit and the pass standard data, the voice output based on the first voice data is output in the fourth step. The pass / fail determination section judges that the test is executed at the speed selected by the voice speed selecting section or failed based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input section and the pass / fail criteria data in the test of the third step. In the third step, The voice output based on the audio data is executed again at the speed selected by the voice speed selecting section, and based on the result of the answer inputted from the answer input section in the test of the fourth step and the acceptance criteria data. In the case where it is determined by the pass / failure determination section, the answer of the voice output based on the first voice data or the second voice data is terminated, or the answer input by the answer input section in the test of the fourth step. In the case where it is determined by the pass / failure determination unit based on the result of " and the pass / failure reference data "

In addition, the said limitation is a concept including each process from the 1st step to the 4th step in the speaking process shown in FIG. 3 in an Example, for example.

According to the present invention, the learning efficiency can be remarkably increased by learning according to the level of foreign language proficiency of each learner while maintaining a high learning motivation of the learner.

1 is a block diagram of a foreign language learning apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a flowchart showing a foreign language learning method (listening process) using the foreign language learning apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart showing a foreign language learning method (speaking process) using the foreign language learning apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

A foreign language learning apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The foreign language learning apparatus described below is an example of a device for learning Japanese as a native language and learning English as a foreign language. If the and foreign languages are different languages, they can be applied to all languages. In other words, as the representative language, French, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, German, Russian, Portuguese, etc., the foreign language learning apparatus of the present invention is applied to other language learning.

As shown in Fig. 1, the foreign language learning apparatus 10 includes a storage unit 12, a test execution unit 14, and a solution input unit. 16, a pass / failure determination unit 18, a voice speed selector 20, and a voice output unit 22 And a main controller 24 which controls these components collectively.

The storage unit 12 is composed of a ROM or a RAM. The storage unit 12 includes a plurality of first audio data for executing sound output of one sentence composed only of the first language at a plurality of different speeds, and a first language. The speech output of a sentence composed of alternating combinations of one element constituting one sentence and one element constituting a sentence of the first language and one element constituting a sentence of the first language is plural different speeds. A plurality of second audio data for execution is stored.

Specifically, in the listening process shown in Fig. 2, the first language corresponds to English, and the second language corresponds to Japanese. In the speaking process shown in Fig. 3, the first language corresponds to Japanese, and the second language corresponds to English. For this reason, the memory unit 12 outputs audio at a plurality of different speeds with respect to a plurality of types of English having different contents and a plurality of types of Japanese corresponding to the English translation. A plurality of first audio data for storing is stored.

Here, "a sentence composed only of the first language" is English (one sentence) completed only in English in the listening process shown in FIG. Specifically, it is English recorded at a plurality of speeds by a native English speaker. This English is as follows, for example.

(Example of English adopted for listening process)

In the present embodiment, this English is employed in the first, fourth and fifth steps of the listening process in which a sentence composed only of the first language is outputted on the basis of the first audio data.

In addition, "a sentence comprised only of a 1st language" is a sentence (one sentence) completed only in Japanese in the speaking process shown in FIG. Specifically, it is a sentence recorded by a Japanese at a predetermined speed. This sentence is as follows, for example.

(An example of one adopted in the speaking process)

In this embodiment, the first step and the fourth step of the speaking step are employed.

In fact, in the first step and the fourth step of the speaking step, one sentence of the above-described sentence is outputted as a voice at a predetermined speed, and then the sentence of the English sentence has been passed after a predetermined stop time. Audio is output at this predetermined speed. Specifically, it is as follows.

(An example of one adopted in the speaking process)

In the first step and the fourth step of the speaking step, as described above, the audio output of one sentence only one sentence → the pause time (the execution time of the test) → the audio output of one sentence in English is executed.

Here, the stop time is introduced by calculating the time required for the learner to speak (發話: realistic language behavior of making a speech) as the execution time of the test. Specifically, after a sentence is outputted in a speech, the learner utters the English in consideration of the English region in which the sentence is written within a predetermined time. After that, the English answer that is the correct answer is output.

The term "a plurality of first audio data for executing a voice output of one sentence composed only of the first language at a plurality of different speeds" means the above-described English (one sentence) in the listening process shown in FIG. This means voice data for sound output at a plurality of speeds. Here, the term "plural speeds" means the speed of the English language (the speed of the English language) that is output (flowed out) in a voice for one minute. For example, the English speed in the first step in the listening process is used. The speed is set to any of a plurality of speeds (for example, a speed at which about 100 words are output in one minute) within a range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. The English speed in the fourth step in the listening process is based on the English speed in the first step, from about 200% to about 500% (from about 200 words to about 750 words in one minute). It is set at any of a plurality of speeds (for example, a range that outputs about 200 words to about 500 words in one minute) within a range. The English speed in this fourth step is used when the English speed used when passing the test of the third step and shifted to the fourth step, and when the fourth step test fails and the fourth step is learned again. There are English speeds, and a plurality of speeds are stored in the memory unit 12 within a range of outputting about 200 words to about 750 words in one minute. The speed of the English language in the fifth step in the listening step is the same as the first step, and any one of several speeds (for example, for one minute) within a range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. The speed of outputting about 100 words). These are plural pieces of first audio data, which are stored in advance in the storage unit 12.

"A plurality of first audio data for executing a voice output of one sentence composed only of a first language at a plurality of different speeds" means that English is completed only in English in the speaking process shown in FIG. It means voice data for outputting one sentence (one sentence) indicating the meaning of a sentence at a plurality of speeds. Here, the "multiple speed" means the speed of a sentence (the speed of a sentence) that is output (flowed) in a voice for one minute, and is, for example, the one-step in the first step in the speaking process. The speed is set to any of a plurality of speeds (for example, a speed at which about 100 words are output in one minute) within a range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. The English speed in the fourth step in the speaking step is based on the speed of the Japanese text in the first step, which is within the range of 100% to about 150 words in the audio output during the first minute. It is set at a plurality of speeds (for example, a speed at which about 100 words are output in one minute). These are plural pieces of first audio data, which are stored in advance in the storage unit 12.

In the first step and the fourth step of the speaking step, the test is executed at the stop time after the one sentence is outputted as voice, and after that, the English characterized in the sentence is output as voice. The audio output speed at this time is set at the same level as that of the Japanese.

In addition, "an element which comprises a sentence of a 1st language" means the sentence which comprises the English of a listening process, or a sentence of a speaking process. In addition, "a sentence composed by alternately combining one element constituting a sentence of a first language and one element constituting a sentence of a second language" means that after a sentence constituting one English in the listening process, One sentence of one sentence corresponding to Japanese translation of this one sentence is followed, and it means the composition which completes one sentence by repeating this, and in the speaking process, one sentence of one sentence constitutes one sentence and has a pause time. One sentence of English that corresponds to the area is followed, and this means a structure that completes a sentence by repeating this. For example, the content of the second audio data is as follows. The second audio data based on these is used in the second and third steps of the listening step in FIG. 2, and the second and third steps of the speaking step in FIG.

(2nd audio data employed in the listening process (a sentence composed of one sentence followed by one sentence in English (hereinafter referred to as segment translation)))

In the present embodiment, the second step and the third step of the listening step of Fig. 2 are employed.

In this embodiment, by listening to a sentence composed of one sentence (segment translation) of one sentence (second language) followed by one sentence of the English language (first language), the language structure and the phrase are used. It is possible to understand and understand very different first language very clearly at a speed much faster than normal speed.

(2nd audio data employed in the speaking process (a sentence composed of one sentence (area) in English after the sentence stops (the execution time of the test) after the sentence)

In this embodiment, the second step and the third step of the speaking step in FIG.

In this embodiment, by speaking one sentence of English (first language) from one sentence (segment translation) of this one sentence (second language), the first language having many language structures and phrases is much faster than normal speed. It is made possible to acquire the ability to utterly ignite.

Here, the points when creating a sentence composed of a segment translation used in the listening process, that is, one sentence (segment translation) of one sentence followed by an English sentence will be described below.

Segment Translation: English is divided into predicate verbs, object, bore, adverbs, conjunctions, and Phrases (phrases).

(1) Insertion of segment translation: Give English, divide it into sentence units of predicate verbs, object words, bores, modifiers, adverbs, conjunctions and phrases, and divide them into sentences, predicate verbs, and some adverbs. Insert a Japanese translation with appropriate search in each phrase unit except the phrase.

(2) When English subjects and verbs are to be adjacent to each other, the subjects and verbs are regarded as one paragraph, and Japanese translations are inserted therein. If a modifier or insertion phrase is included between the subject and the verb, a Japanese translation is inserted into the subject, the phrase, and the verb, respectively.

(3) When a BE verb comes to a predicate verb, the subject is translated alone, and the BE verb is translated as a lump with the adjective or noun following it. However, if the BE verb of the predicate verb indicates the meaning of existence (eg, い ま す, あ る, etc.), and the subject and neighbor are adjacent to each other, the subject and verb are translated as a lump.

(4) Relative pronouns and related adverbs are translated as follows and put into Japanese translation. Insert the Phrase (old) into English only.

(5) If the translation is at the beginning or the end of a sentence, sentence or phrase, such as "because", "ぜ な ら? な の で", "if", "Moshimo? な ら", etc.も し も ”must be attached after“ because ”or“ if ”to make sure that the meaning of the first part is understood. In this way, understanding can be carried out efficiently and smoothly without first returning to the passage.

(6) An idiom expression composed of a plurality of words such as idioms and verb phrases is translated as one word in itself, and segment translation is added.

(7) Inserting the segment translation according to the rule rule of the segment translation mentioned above, it becomes as follows. The following is an example.

(1 example)

Put the subject and verb together, followed by the segment translation.

Ex1) He has ...

How to translate: He has ... ⇒ Insert "segment translation" (彼 は 持 っ て い る) after the subject "He" and the verb "has".

(2 examples)

Put segment translation after the object.

Ex2) He has two cars.

How to translate:

(3 of an example)

Put segment translation after the bore.

Bore is a word that describes the state of a subject.

Ex3) You look satisfied.

How to translate ：

(4 of an example)

Put segment translation after the modifier.

Ex4) For the adverb phrase: The book is on the book shelf.

How to translate:

Ex5) The adjective phrase: The door on the left hand side is broken.

How to translate:

 (5 of an example)

When a modifier or insertion phrase is inserted between a subject and a verb, "segment translation" is put after the subject, after the modifier and after the verb.

Ex6) The plates on the table are made of silver.

How to translate: The plates The subject and the verb are made are separated by the on the table of the modifier. Insert "segment translation" after each one.

(6)

When a verb comes with a verb, there are two ways to translate it.

If a BE verb comes to a predicate verb, there are two ways to translate it. This is because the BE verbs may be translated into "～ で す", eg, 1) and "2nd" or "あ ま す", indicating presence.

Ex7)

He is always neat.

How to translate: When translating BE verbs into ～ で す, the subject is translated alone, and BE verbs are translated with the following adjectives or nouns.

Segment Translation

Ex8) She is in Tokyo now.

How to translate: When translating BE verbs into `` い ま す '' and `` あ り ま す '' in existence, the subject and the verb are added and translated.

Segment Translation She

(7 example)

Put segment translation after the connection phrase.

Insert "segment translation" after the but, so, and so on of conjunctions.

How to translate:

 Ex9) I like her but

I don't like her brother.

Segment Translation

Ex10) My father told me about it before, but I

don't remember it very well.

Segment Translation

(8)

Insert "segment translation" after that leading a noun clause.

How to translate: Insert "segment translation" (次 の こ と を) after that leading a noun clause.

Ex11)

The signature on this form shows that you bought it at the shop yesterday.

Segment Translation

(9)

there + segment Insert "segment translation" after verb.

How to translate: there + BE When the verb comes, translate it as "そ こ に は". In this case, the BE verb is a BE verb that indicates its existence, so it is interpreted by attaching it to there as in this example, and translated into `` は こ に は あ ま す '' (present type) and `` そ こ に は あ ま し た '' (past form). Insert "segment translation" after the verb.

Ex12) There was a very nice bag at the shop.

Segment Translation

When the there + BE verb comes, the BE verb is a BE verb indicating existence and is interpreted by attaching it there as in this example.

(Examples of relative pronouns)

A) Main article: Translation of "～ が", "～ は".

Ex13) Segment Translation

Ex14) Segment Translation

(Examples of relative pronouns)

B) Ownership: to translate "～ の".

Ex15) I met a guy whose sister knows you well.

Segment Translation

C) Purpose: To translate "～ を".

Ex16) The branch manager

whom you'd like to see is on vacation.

Segment Translation

In addition, the relative pronouns of the target case may be omitted.

(Example of related adverb)

Ex17) The village where I used

to live when I was younger was very beautiful.

Segment Translation

(10 of an example)

"because", "if", "when", etc. are divided into "segment translation" immediately after and after the subject and verb.

“... because

he knew .... ”to Segment Translation,

Segment Translation

Ex18) Example of because

We

didn't go out because it was raining hard.

Segment Translation

Ex19) if example

I

didn't like the movie because it was boring.

Segment Translation

Ex20) If you didn't go to her wedding, she would be hurt.

Segment Translation

Example of idiom:

Segment Translation

In addition, "a plurality of second to execute the audio output of one sentence composed by alternately combining one element constituting one sentence of the first language and one element constituting one sentence of the second language at a plurality of different speeds. "Voice data" means a voice data for causing a sentence to be output at a plurality of speeds by inserting a sentence of a sentence composed of this Japanese translation after a sentence of English and repeating it in the listening step, and speaking In the process, after a sentence of one sentence, a pause time that is the execution time of the test is set, and an English sentence consisting of a region of the sentence is inserted, and the speech data for sound output of a sentence composed of multiple sentences at multiple speeds is repeated. it means. Here, the voice output speed of one sentence and the sentence output speed of a sentence of one sentence are set at about the same speed, and when both speeds are high, the speed of one sentence composed of one sentence of English and one sentence of one sentence is high. When the speed of both becomes slow, the speed of one sentence composed of one sentence of English and one sentence of English slows down.

Here, the "multiple speed" means the speed of one sentence (the speed of one sentence in English or the speed of one sentence in one sentence) that is outputted in one minute. For example, the speed of the second step in the listening process is used. The speed of a sentence (the speed of a sentence or a sentence of a sentence in English) is any one speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) within the range of speech output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. Is set at any of a plurality of speeds within the range of 50% to 150% (range from about 50 words to about 225 words in one minute). The speed of one sentence (speed of one sentence in English or sentence of one sentence in sentence) of the third step in the listening process is any one of speeds within a range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute ( For example, based on the speed at which about 100 words are output in one minute, the range of 150% to 500% (in the range of about 150 words to about 750 words in one minute) is determined. It is set to speed.

Here, the speed of one sentence of the second step in the listening step is plural within the range of speech output of about 50 words to about 225 words in one minute depending on the learner's ability (test result in the first step). The speed is ready in advance. In addition, the speed of one sentence of the third step in the listening process is about 150 words to about 750 words in one minute depending on the learner's ability (test results in the second, third or fourth step). Several speeds are prepared in advance within the range to output. In particular, the speed of one sentence in the third step is equal to the speed of one sentence used when the test of the second step passes to the third step and the test of the third step fails. The speed of one sentence to use and the speed of one sentence to use when re-learning the third step because the test of the fourth step fails, and the range of voice output of about 150 words to about 750 words in one minute A plurality of speeds are stored in the storage unit 12 therein. These are a plurality of second audio data, which are stored in advance in the storage unit 12.

The speed of one sentence (the speed of one sentence or the speed of one sentence in English) in the second step in the speaking step is set according to the learner's ability (the result of the test in the first step). Specifically, the speed of one sentence (speed of one sentence or sentence of one sentence in English) in the second step in the speaking process is within a range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. Based on either speed (eg, the rate at which about 100 words are spoken in one minute), from 50% to 150% in the range (about 50 words to about 225 words in one minute) It is set to a plurality of speeds within. The speed of one sentence in the third step in the speaking process is any one speed (e.g., about 100 words in one minute) within a range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. The speed is set in a plurality of speeds within the range of 200% to 500% (range of outputting about 200 words to about 750 words in one minute). These are a plurality of second audio data, which are stored in advance in the storage unit 12.

The test execution unit 14 is configured of, for example, a CPU. The test execution unit 14 performs a test on the learner in each step of the foreign language learning method. Specifically, the listening step is composed of five steps as described later, and the test is executed by the test execution unit 14 for each step. In addition, the speaking process is comprised by four steps as mentioned later, and a test is performed by the test execution part 14 for each step.

(Listening process)

The listening step is composed of a first step, a second step, a third step, a fourth step, and a fifth step. In the first step, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's mastery level after one sentence of only the first language (for example, English) is spoken out. In the second step, one sentence of the first language and one sentence of the second language are combined, and this is repeated to set one sentence (for example, one sentence composed of one sentence of English and its Japanese translation). After a sentence is expressed in its entirety, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's mastery level. In the third step, one sentence of the first language and one sentence of the second language are combined, and this is repeated to set one sentence composed of the whole sentence (for example, one sentence composed of one sentence of English and its Japanese translation). After a sentence is expressed in its entirety, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's mastery level. In the fourth step, after one sentence of only the first language (for example, English) is voiced out, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's mastery level. In the fifth step, after one sentence of only the first language (for example, English) is voiced out, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's mastery level. The speed of audio output in each step is as described above. As described above, the test execution unit 14 executes the test in each step to confirm the learner's mastery level (language ability).

(Speaking process)

The speaking step is composed of a first step, a second step, a third step, and a fourth step. In the first step, after a sentence (for example, one sentence) of only the first language is sounded out, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's mastery level. In the first step, after the test is executed, English, which is an area of one sentence (for example, one sentence) only of the first language, is output as audio. In the second step, as long as the whole is composed by combining one sentence of the first language and one sentence of the second language, which is a translation of one sentence of the first language, followed by a predetermined stop time (test execution time). At each pause time that a sentence (for example, a sentence expressed as a whole by using one sentence of one sentence and one sentence of English, which is a region followed by a predetermined stop time, as a set) is inserted during voice output, The test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the mastery level. In the third step, as long as the whole is composed by combining one sentence of the first language and one sentence of the second language, which is a translation of one sentence of the first language, followed by a predetermined stop time (test execution time). At each pause time that a sentence (for example, a sentence expressed as a whole by using one sentence of one sentence and one sentence of English, which is a region followed by a predetermined stop time, as a set) is inserted during voice output, The test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the mastery level. In the fourth step, a test is executed by the test execution unit 14 to confirm the learner's mastery level after one sentence of the first language (for example, one sentence) is spoken out. In the fourth step, after the test is executed, English, which is an area of one sentence (for example, one sentence) only of the first language, is output as audio. As described above, the test execution unit 14 executes the test in each step to confirm the learner's mastery level.

Here, the form of the test executed by the test execution unit 14 in each step (first to fifth steps) of the listening process is a direct ignition response type or multiple choice. Method and the like are employed. In order to execute this type of test, a foreign language learning device is provided with a solution input unit 16 to be described later. The contents of the test problem executed in the test execution unit 14 are stored in advance in the storage unit 12 as a plurality of problem data. For example, the test problem in each step of the listening process includes a listening comprehension, a vocabulary problem, a grammar problem, and the like.

In addition, the test execution unit 14 executes a test performed at each step (first to fourth steps) of the speaking process by using a direct speech response type, that is, an English language spoken by the learner. For example, a form of determining a noon by appropriately displaying on a display, a monitor, a screen, or the like by a voice recognition device) is adopted. The test execution unit 14 determines whether or not the contents of the test problem coincide with the English region (correct answer) that is spoken by the learner at each step. In this judgment, is the region (correct answer) of the speech output at each step stored in advance in the storage unit 12, and is the English language spoken by the learner and the region (correct answer) of the speech output at each step identical? Judged by In addition, the storage unit 12 stores in advance a similar solution (multiple similar answers) of a single voice region (correct answer) outputted in each step, and the single-speaker domain in which the English spoken by the learner is voiced in each step. If the answer does not match (correct answer), the test execution unit 14 determines whether or not the English spoken by the learner matches the similar solution. This result identifies the learner's level of mastery. In this way, the test is executed by the test execution unit 14 in each step of the speaking process.

The answer input unit 16 uses a hardware device attached to the foreign language learning device 10, an input program (for example, a voice recognition program) installed in the foreign language learning device, or the like. For example, the answer input unit 16 includes a touch pad, a voice recognition, an OCR, an OPR, a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a voice recognition device, a voice recognition program, and the like. In each test of the listening process and the speaking process, the learner can input a solution using these answer input units 16.

The pass / failure determination unit 18 is configured of, for example, a CPU. In each test of the listening process and the speaking process, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines whether the test executed in each step is passed based on the answer inputted by the learner using the answer input unit 16. In addition, as a criterion of determination, the pass criterion data of the test executed in each step is stored in advance in the storage unit 12, and the pass / fail determination unit 18 refers to this pass criterion data to compare with the pass criterion data. A high or low score determines whether the test performed at each step passes. Specifically, if the test result (score) is higher than the acceptance criteria data, it is determined as a pass, and if the test result (score) is lower than the acceptance criteria data, it is determined to fail. In addition, the reference data for passing the test performed in each step includes reference data for determining whether the test is passed in the second step, the third step, the fourth step, and the fifth step in the listening step, and in the speaking step. Reference data for determining whether the test is passed in the second step, the third step, and the fourth step is included. In addition, pass or fail based on the test result of the first step in the listening step and the test result of the first step in the speaking step is not determined. For this reason, when the learner finishes the first step of the listening step, the learner automatically proceeds to the second step of the listening step. In addition, when the learner finishes the first step of the speaking step, the learner automatically proceeds to the second step of the speaking step.

The voice speed selector 20 is configured of, for example, a CPU. The voice speed selector 20 appropriately considers the result of the answer inputted by the learner in the answer input unit 16, and includes a sentence and a speaking process made up of only the first language (English) of each step in the listening process. One sentence consisting of only one sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) or one sentence consisting of only the first language (English / Japanese) of each step and one sentence consisting of only the second language consisting of the translation (Japanese / English) By combining sentences and repeating them, you choose the speed of a sentence that is composed entirely. The storage unit 12 includes a plurality of first audio data for outputting one sentence only of the first language (English) and one sentence only of the first language (Japanese) at a plurality of speeds, and the first language (English / Japanese). A plurality of second sentences for audio outputting a sentence composed of the whole sentence by combining a sentence of one sentence composed of only one sentence and a sentence composed of only the second language (Japanese / English) composed of the translation, and repeating this. Voice data is stored in advance. In addition, the speech rate selecting unit 20 considers the result of the answer inputted by the learner to the answer input unit 16 in each test, and thus, the first voice data or the second voice of the rate corresponding to the learner's language ability (ability). Select the data.

The audio output unit 22 is configured of, for example, a speaker and a CPU that controls the audio output of the speaker. In each step of the listening process and the speaking process, the audio output unit 22 is based on the first audio data or the second audio data selected by the voice speed selecting unit 20 (in other words, the voice speed selecting unit 20). A sentence consisting only of the first language (English), one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) of each step in the speaking process, or one sentence consisting of only the first language (English / Japanese) based on the speed selected in One sentence of a sentence consisting of only one sentence and a second language (Japanese / English) consisting of the translation is combined, and by repeating this, a voice of one sentence composed of the whole is output.

The audio output unit 22 incorporates a digital pitch controller (DPC), and is capable of maintaining a constant pitch even when the audio output becomes high speed or low speed. Thereby, the pitch of the audio output of each audio data in each step of the listening process and the speaking process is kept constant by the function of the DPC of the audio output unit 22.

The main control unit 24 includes a storage unit 12, a test execution unit 14, a solution input unit 16, a pass / fail determination unit 18, a voice speed selection unit 20, and a voice output unit. (22) is collectively controlled to operate in cooperation with each other.

Next, the foreign language learning method is outlined using the foreign language learning apparatus 10. FIG.

(Listening process)

The listening process of this invention consists of the following five steps.

First step:

One sentence consisting only of the first language is sounded, and then the test of the first step is started. For example, as a sentence composed only of the first language, one sentence composed only of English (English) is employed. In the English language, first audio data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. In the first step, the voice speed of one sentence composed only of English is the so-called normal speed.

Second Step:

By combining one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language and one sentence of only one sentence consisting of only the second language consisting of the translation, and repeating this, one sentence constituted as a whole is sounded and then the second step test is performed. Begins. For example, a sentence composed of the whole sentence is adopted by combining one sentence of English (first language) and one sentence of one sentence (second language) (equivalent to Japanese translation of one sentence of English). In this one sentence, the second audio data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. The voice speed of one sentence is a speed determined in consideration of the test result of the first step or the second step.

Third Step:

By combining one sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language and one sentence consisting of only one second language consisting of the translation, and repeating this, one sentence consisting of the whole voice is outputted, and then the third step is tested. Begins. For example, a sentence composed of the whole sentence is adopted by combining one sentence of English (first language) and one sentence of one sentence (second language) (equivalent to Japanese translation of one sentence of English). In this one sentence, the second audio data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. The voice speed of one sentence is a speed determined in consideration of the test results of the second step, the third step or the fourth step.

4th step:

One sentence composed only of the first language is sounded, and then the test of the fourth step is started. For example, as one sentence composed only of the first language, one sentence composed only of English is employed. In the English language, first audio data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. In addition, the voice speed of one sentence composed only of English is a speed determined in consideration of the test results of the third or fourth step.

5th Step:

One sentence composed only of the first language is sounded, and then the test of the fifth step is started. For example, as one sentence composed only of the first language, one sentence composed of only English (English) is employed. In the English language, first audio data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. In addition, the voice speed of a sentence composed only of English is the normal speed.

As described above, the listening process of the foreign language learning method using the foreign language learning apparatus 10 is composed of five steps.

(Speaking process)

The speaking process of this invention consists of the following four steps.

First step:

One sentence composed only of the first language is sounded, and then the test of the first step is started. For example, as a sentence composed only of the first language, a sentence composed of only Japanese (one sentence) is employed. In this one sentence, the first audio data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. Also, the voice speed of a sentence composed of only Japanese is the normal speed.

Second Step:

A predetermined stop time is inserted after one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language, and one sentence of one sentence composed of only the second language is continued, and this sentence is repeated to output a whole sentence. For example, a sentence composed of one sentence and one sentence of English (corresponding to the area of one sentence and one sentence) is combined, and a sentence composed of this is repeated. In this one sentence, the second audio data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. In addition, the test of the second step is executed at the stop time described above. The voice speed of one sentence is a speed determined in consideration of the test result of the first step or the second step.

Third Step:

A predetermined stop time is inserted after one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language, and one sentence of one sentence composed of only the second language is continued, and this sentence is repeated to output a whole sentence. For example, a sentence composed of one sentence and one sentence of English (corresponding to the area of one sentence and one sentence) is combined, and a sentence composed of this is repeated. In this one sentence, the second audio data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. In addition, the test of the third step is executed at the stop time described above. The voice speed of one sentence is a speed determined in consideration of the test result of the second step or the third step.

4th step:

One sentence composed only of the first language is sounded, and then the test of the fourth step is started. For example, as a sentence composed only of the first language, a sentence composed of only Japanese (one sentence) is employed. In this one sentence, the first audio data stored in the storage unit 12 in advance is used. Also, the voice speed of a sentence composed of only Japanese is the normal speed.

As mentioned above, the speaking process of the foreign language learning method using the foreign language learning apparatus 10 is comprised by four steps.

Next, the foreign language learning method using the foreign language learning apparatus 10 is demonstrated in detail based on a flowchart.

First, the listening process will be described.

As shown in Fig. 2, first the first step is started.

In the first step, the audio output based on the first audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S100). In the first step of the listening step, English is outputted as audio. In the first step in the listening process, the English voice is a predetermined speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) among a plurality of speeds within a range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. Voice speed).

After the execution of the audio output in the first step, the test of the first step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S110). In this test, a listening comprehension, a bug library problem, a grammar problem, and the like are asked from the test execution unit 14. The question-answering method is provided in the foreign language learning apparatus 10 or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display, and is output as audio from a speaker as necessary. On the other hand, the learner inputs the solution of the problem into the answer input unit 16. When the answer is input to the answer input unit 16, one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (English) that is voice output in the second step and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese) which is the translation The voice speed selector 20 selects the voice speed of one sentence completed by combining (corresponding to a Japanese translation of a sentence of one sentence composed of a first language (English)) (S120). Here, one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (English) in the second step and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese), which is the translation, of one sentence composed of the first language (English) The voice speed of a sentence completed by combining a sentence of Japanese translation) is within the range of outputting about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the first step. Based on either speed (eg, the rate at which about 100 words are spoken in one minute), range from 50% to 150% (about 50 to about 225 words in one minute). A predetermined speed is selected. If the test result (score) of the first step is bad, the voice speed is any one speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) within a range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. The speed is 50% based on the voice output speed). On the other hand, if the test result (score) of the first step is good, the voice speed is any one speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) within a range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. 150% based on the speed at which the voice is output). Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency. When the first step is finished, the flow advances to the second step.

Next, the second step of the listening process is started.

In the second step, the audio output based on the second audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S130). In the second step of the listening process, one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (English) and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese), which is a translation, of one sentence composed of the first language (English) One sentence completed by combining a sentence of Japanese translation) is spoken out. One sentence of the second step in the listening step is outputted as audio based on the speed (second audio data) selected by the audio speed selection unit 20 in S120. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is any speed within the range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute, that is, the speed selected by the voice speed selection unit 20 in S120 (for example, 1). Based on the speed of speech output of about 100 words in minutes), it is a predetermined speed in the range of 50% to 150% (range of speech output of about 50 words to about 225 words in 1 minute). In addition, the pitch of the audio output is kept constant by the audio output unit 22 (same as the pitch of the audio output in the first step).

After the audio output of the second step is executed, the test of the second step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S140). In this test, a listening comprehension, a bug library problem, a grammar problem, and the like are asked from the test execution unit 14. The question-answering method is provided in the foreign language learning apparatus 10, or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display, and is output as audio from a speaker as necessary. In response, the learner inputs a solution of the problem into the answer input unit 16. When an answer is input to the answer input section 16, pass / fail is determined by the pass / fail determination section 18 based on the pass / fail criteria data. If it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 (S150: YES), as long as it is composed of only the first language (English) that is output in the third step in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step. The voice speed of a sentence that combines one sentence of a sentence and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (equivalent to Japanese translation of one sentence of one sentence consisting of the first language (English)) It is selected by the speed selector 20 (S160). Specifically, it corresponds to Japanese translation of one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (English) and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese) (one sentence of one sentence of the first language (English)). The voice speed of one sentence in combination with one of the speeds (for example, within a range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step) (for example, Based on the speed at which about 100 words are output in one minute, a predetermined speed is selected within a range of 200% to 500% of the standard (range is about 200 words to about 750 words in one minute). do. If the test result (score) of the second step passes but is bad, the voice speed is any one speed (for example, about 1 minute) within a range of outputting about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. The speed of outputting 100 words is naturally 200%. On the other hand, if the test result (score) of the second step is good, the voice speed is any one speed (for example, about 100 for 1 minute) within a range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in 1 minute. 500% based on the speed at which words are spoken). Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency.

On the other hand, when it is determined by the pass / failure determination unit 18 (S150: NO), since the second step is re-learned, the first language (English) outputted by the second step is output. Completion of a sentence of one sentence consisting of only one sentence and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese), which is equivalent to a Japanese translation of one sentence of one sentence of the first language (English) The voice speed of one sentence is selected by the voice speed selector 20 (S120). Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence of the second step is any speed within the range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step. For example, it is a predetermined speed in the range of 50% to 150% (range of about 50 words to about 225 words in one minute) based on the speed of speech output of about 100 words in one minute). . If the test of the second step fails and the result is remarkably bad, any one speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) within a range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute The speed is 50% based on the speed at which the sound is output. On the other hand, if the test of the second step fails but the result (score) is not significantly bad, the voice speed is any one speed within the range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute (eg For example, it is 150% based on the speed of outputting about 100 words in one minute). Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency. In the re-learning of the second step, the audio output of one sentence of the second step is executed in the same manner as described above, and the test is started, and the next audio output speed is selected (S130 to S160).

In this way, if the test of the second step passes (S150: YES), the process can proceed to the third step, and if it fails in the test of the second step (S150: NO), the second step is learned again. Done.

When the test of the second step in the listening step passes (S150: YES), the third step is started.

In the third step, the audio output based on the second audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S170). In the third step of the listening process, one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (English) and one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese), which is a translation, of one sentence composed of the first language (English) One sentence completed by combining a sentence of Japanese translation) is spoken out. One sentence of the third step in the listening process is outputted as audio based on the speed (second audio data) selected by the audio speed selection unit 20 in S160. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is any speed within the range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute, that is, the speed selected by the voice speed selector 20 in S160 (for example, 1). Based on the speed of speech output of about 100 words in minutes, the predetermined speed is within the range of 200% to 500% (range of speech output from about 200 words to about 750 words in 1 minute). In addition, the pitch of the audio output is kept constant by the audio output unit 22 (same as the pitch of the audio output in the first step).

After the audio output of the third step is executed, the test of the third step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S180). In this test, a listening comprehension, a bug library problem, a grammar problem, and the like are asked from the test execution unit 14. The question on the question is provided in the foreign language learning apparatus 10, or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display, and is output as audio from a speaker as necessary. In response, the learner inputs a solution of the problem into the answer input unit 16. When an answer is input to the answer input section 16, pass / fail is determined by the pass / fail determination section 18 based on the pass / fail criteria data. If it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 (S190: YES), as long as the first language (English) is sounded at the fourth step in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step, The voice speed of the sentence is selected by the voice speed selector 20 (S200). Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) in the fourth step is about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step. From 200% to 500% of the standard (about 200 words to about 750 words per minute), based on any one speed within a range (for example, about 100 words of speech output per minute). A predetermined speed is selected within the range for outputting audio. If the test result (score) of the third step is successful, the voice speed is any one speed (for example, about one minute) within a range of voice output of about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. The speed of outputting 100 words is naturally 200%. On the other hand, if the test result (score) of the third step is good, the voice speed may be any one speed (for example, about 100 for 1 minute) within a range of outputting about 100 words to about 150 words for 1 minute. 500% based on the speed at which words are spoken). Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency.

On the other hand, if it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 (S190: NO), since the re-learning of the third step is performed, a sentence composed of only the first language (English) outputted by the third step is output. A sentence that is completed by combining one sentence of one sentence and one sentence consisting of only the second language (Japanese), which is equivalent to the Japanese translation of one sentence of the first language (English). The voice speed is selected by the voice speed selector 20 (S160). Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence of the third step is any one speed within the range of voice output of about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step. For example, a predetermined speed in the range of 150% to 300% (range of about 150 words to about 450 words in one minute) based on a rate of about 100 words in one minute). Is selected. If the test of the third step fails and the result is remarkably bad, any one speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) within a range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute The speed of sound output is 150%. On the other hand, if the test of the third step fails but the result (score) is not significantly bad, the voice speed is any speed within the range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute (eg For example, the speed of outputting about 100 words in one minute is 300%. Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency. In the re-learning of the third step, the audio output of one sentence is executed in the third step in the same manner as described above, and the test is started, and the next audio output speed is selected (S170 to S200).

In addition, since the test result (score) of the third step is added to the test result (score) of the fourth step, it is stored in the storage unit 12.

In this way, if the test of the third step passes (S190: YES), the process can proceed to the fourth step, and if it fails in the test of the third step (S190: NO), the third step is learned again. Done.

If the test of the third step in the listening step passes (S190: YES), the fourth step is started.

In the fourth step, the audio output based on the first audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S210). In the fourth step of the listening step, one sentence composed only of the first language (English) is output as audio. One sentence of the fourth step in the listening step is outputted as audio based on the speed (first audio data) selected by the audio speed selection unit 20 in S200. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is any speed within the range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute, that is, the speed selected by the voice speed selector 20 in S200 (for example, 1). Based on the speed of speech output of about 100 words in minutes, the predetermined speed is within the range of 200% to 500% (range of speech output from about 200 words to about 750 words in 1 minute). In addition, the pitch of the audio output is kept constant by the audio output unit 22 (same as the pitch of the audio output in the first step).

After the audio output of the fourth step is executed, the test of the fourth step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S220). In this test, a listening comprehension, a bug library problem, a grammar problem, and the like are asked from the test execution unit 14. The question on the question is provided in the foreign language learning apparatus 10, or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display, and is output as audio from a speaker as necessary. In response, the learner inputs a solution of the problem into the answer input unit 16. When an answer is input to the answer input section 16, pass / fail is determined by the pass / fail determination section 18 based on the pass / fail criteria data.

Here, in the method of determining whether the fourth step has passed, the sum score obtained by adding up the test result (score) of the third step and the test result (score) of the fourth step stored in the storage unit 12 passes the reference data. It is judged whether or not it exceeds. When it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 (S230: YES), the voice speed of the sentence is composed of only the first language (English) output in the fifth step. It is selected by (S240). Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) in the fifth step is about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the fourth step. One speed (for example, a speed at which about 100 words are output in one minute) is selected within the range.

On the other hand, when it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 (S230: NO), whether to re-learn the third step or the fourth step in consideration of the test results of the third step and the fourth step that have already been executed. The pass / failure determination unit 18 determines whether to relearn. Specifically, if the test result of the fourth step fails and the test result is remarkably bad, the re-learning of the third step is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18, and the test result of the fourth step fails. However, if the test result is not significantly bad, the re-learning of the fourth step is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18. If the re-learning of the third step is performed, one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (English) outputted by the voice in the third step and one sentence of only one sentence of the second language (Japanese) of the translation ( The voice speed selector 20 selects the voice speed of one sentence completed by combining a sentence of one sentence consisting of a first language (English) in Japanese (S160). On the other hand, when the re-learning of the fourth step is performed, the voice speed selection unit 20 selects the voice speed of one sentence consisting only of the first language (English) outputted in the fourth step (S200).

Also in this selection step, the voice speed of one sentence in the third and fourth steps is about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute in consideration of the test results (score) of the third and fourth steps. From 150% to 300% of range (about 150 words to about 450 words per minute) based on any one speed within a range (for example, about 100 words of speech output per minute). A predetermined speed is selected within the range for outputting audio. If the test of the fourth step fails and the result is remarkably bad, any one speed within the range of re-learning of the third step is determined and voiced from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. It is naturally 150% based on (for example, the speed of outputting about 100 words in 1 minute). Here, the speed of the audio output in the re-learning of the third step is selected within the range of 150% to 300% of the reference, taking into account the test results of the third and fourth steps that have already been performed. On the other hand, if the test of the fourth step fails but the result (score) is not significantly bad, the re-learning of the fourth step is determined and the voice speed outputs from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. It is 300% based on any one speed in the range (for example, a speed of outputting about 100 words in one minute). Here, the speed of the audio output in the re-learning of the fourth step is selected within the range of 150% to 300% of the above standards in consideration of the test results of the third step and the fourth step which have already been executed. Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency. In the re-learning of the third step, the audio output of one sentence of the third step is executed in the same manner as described above, and the test is started, and the next audio output speed is selected (S170 to S200). In the re-learning of the fourth step, the audio output of one sentence of the fourth step is executed in the same manner as described above, the test is started, and the next audio output speed is selected (S210 to S240).

In this way, if the test of the fourth step passes (S230: YES), the process can proceed to the fifth step, and if it fails in the test of the fourth step (S230: NO), the third step or the fourth You will relearn any of the steps.

If the test of the fourth step in the listening step passes (S230: YES), the fifth step is started.

In the fifth step, the audio output based on the first audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S250). In a fifth step of the listening step, the English language is output as audio. The English in the fifth step in the listening step is predetermined among any of the plurality of speeds within the range of voice output of about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute, that is, the speed selected by the voice speed selector 20 in S240. The voice is output at a speed of (e.g., a speed of outputting about 100 words in 1 minute). In addition, the pitch of the audio output is kept constant by the audio output unit 22 (same as the pitch of the audio output in the first step).

After the audio output of the fifth step is executed, the test is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S260). In this test, a listening comprehension, a bug library problem, a grammar problem, and the like are asked from the test execution unit 14. The question on the question is provided in the foreign language learning apparatus 10, or displayed on the accompanying liquid crystal display, and is output as audio from a speaker as necessary. In response, the learner inputs a solution of the problem into the answer input unit 16. When an answer is input to the answer input section 16, pass / fail is determined by the pass / fail determination section 18 based on the pass / fail criteria data. If it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 (S270: YES), the pass of this unit becomes a pass and the learning of this unit (that is, the voice of the first voice data and the second voice data of this unit). Output) is terminated (S280).

On the other hand, if it is determined by the pass / failure determination unit 18 (S270: NO), the process returns to the first step and the unit is learned from the beginning. In this case, the foreign language learning method proceeds through each process after S100. In addition, since the content of each process after S100 is as above-mentioned, description is abbreviate | omitted.

Next, the speaking step will be described.

As shown in Fig. 3, first the first step is started.

In the first step, the audio output based on the first audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S300). In the first step of the speaking step, one sentence is output as audio. One sentence of the first step in the speaking process is a normal speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) among a plurality of speeds within a range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. Voice).

After the audio output of the first step is executed, the test of the first step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S310). In this test, a single domain is discussed. The learner inputs the English written in the above-described sentence in the answer input unit 16. As the answer input unit 16, a voice recognition device and a voice recognition program are employed. After the Japanese-language audio is outputted, the execution time of the test elapses, and the English-language composed of the Japanese-language region is outputted by the audio output unit 22. The English is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance as the first audio data together with the Japanese. The learner can judge whether the English spoken by him or her is correct by listening to this English voice. In addition, when English is input from the answer input unit 16, the test execution unit 14 determines whether or not the English spoken by the learner coincides with the region (correct answer) of the speech output in the first step. In this judgment, the region (correct answer) of the speech output in the first step is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance, so that the English spoken by the learner and the region (correct answer) in the speech output in the first step coincide. It is judged by whether or not. If the English spoken by the learner does not match the area (correct answer) of the Japanese speech output in the first step, the test execution unit 14 determines whether the English spoken by the learner matches the similar solution. . This result identifies the learner's level of mastery. In addition, the English which is a correct answer of a test or the English which is a similar solution is memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 12 beforehand.

In consideration of the test result (score) of the first step, a sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) that is voice output in the second step and of a sentence consisting of only the second language (English) consisting of the translation The voice speed selector 20 selects the voice speed of one sentence completed by combining one sentence (corresponding to the area of one sentence of one sentence composed of the first language (Japanese)) (S320). As described above, a predetermined stop time (the execution time of the test) between a sentence of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence composed of only the second language composed of the translation (English) ) Is set. Here, one sentence of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence of one sentence composed only of the second language (English) composed of the translation (one sentence of one sentence composed of the first language (Japanese)) The speech rate of one sentence completed by combining the (or equivalent)) is any one within the range of speech output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the first step. On the basis of (for example, the speed of outputting about 100 words in 1 minute), the predetermined range within 50% to 150% of the standard (range from about 50 words to about 225 words in 1 minute). The speed of is selected. If the test result (score) of the first step is bad, the voice speed is any one speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) within a range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. The speed is 50% based on the speed at which the sound is output. On the other hand, if the test result (score) of the first step is good, the voice speed may be any one speed (for example, about 100 for 1 minute) within a range of outputting about 100 words to about 150 words for 1 minute. 150% based on the speed at which words are spoken). Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency. In the second step, a stop time set between one sentence of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence composed of only one second language composed of the translation (English) The length and the length of the execution time may be adjusted in consideration of the test result (score) of the first step. Specifically, if the test result (score) of the first step is good, the stop time (execution time of the test) of the second step is shortened, and if the test result (score) of the first step is bad, the second step is bad. The stop time of the step (the execution time of the test) becomes long. As a result, the execution time of the test can be adjusted according to the learner's level of proficiency or education. When the first step is finished, the flow advances to the second step.

Next, the second step of the speaking process is started.

In the second step, the audio output based on the second audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S330). In the second step of the speaking process, a sentence of one sentence consisting of only a first language (Japanese) and a sentence of one sentence consisting of only a second language (English) consisting of the translation (a first language (Japanese)) One sentence completed by combining a sentence corresponding to an area of one sentence of the sentence is output. One sentence of the second step in the speaking step is outputted as audio based on the speed (second audio data) selected by the audio speed selection unit 20 in S320. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is any speed within the range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute, that is, the speed selected by the voice speed selector 20 in S320. Based on the speed at which about 100 words are output in one minute), it is a predetermined speed in the range of 50% to 150% (in the range of about 50 words to about 225 words in one minute). In addition, the pitch of the audio output is kept constant by the audio output unit 22 (same as the pitch of the audio output in the first step).

At the stop time inserted in the middle of the audio output in the second step, the test of the second step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S340). In this test, an area of one sentence of a sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) is discussed. The learner inputs the English that he thinks into the answer input unit 16. As the answer input unit 16, a voice recognition device or a voice recognition program is employed. When a predetermined stop time (test execution time) has elapsed, a sentence of one sentence composed of only a second language (English) which is translated (corrected) to a sentence of one sentence composed of only the first language (Japanese) is spoken out. . In this way, the audio output of one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) → the execution of the test → The audio output of one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (English) of the translation (correct answer) is one unit. And a plurality of units constituting one sentence. For example, in the case where one sentence is composed of five units of the above-mentioned units, the audio output of one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) is executed for each unit. The audio output of one sentence of a sentence consisting of only two languages (English) is executed five times consecutively.

When an answer is input to the answer input unit 16 in each test in the second step, the pass / fail decision unit 18 determines whether the pass or fail is based on the pass / fail criteria data. And when each test total point or average point in a 2nd step is calculated and higher than a reference point, the pass / fail determination part 18 determines with acceptance. In the case of passing (S350: YES), in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step, a sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) that is sounded in the third step and the second language consisting of the translation The voice speed selector 20 is composed of a sentence of one sentence composed of only English (corresponding to an area of one sentence of a sentence composed of a first language (Japanese)). It is selected by (S360). Specifically, it corresponds to the area of one sentence of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence of one sentence composed only of the second language (English). The speech rate of one sentence completed by combining the two words is one of the speeds (for example, within the range of outputting about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step). For example, based on the speed at which about 100 words are output in one minute), a predetermined speed within the range of 200% to 500% (in the range of about 200 words to about 750 words in one minute) Is selected. If the test result (score) of the second step passes but is bad, the voice speed is any one speed (for example, about 1 minute) within a range of outputting about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. The speed of outputting 100 words is naturally 200%. On the other hand, if the test result (score) of the second step is good, the voice speed is any one speed (for example, about 100 for 1 minute) within a range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in 1 minute. 500% based on the speed at which words are spoken). Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency. In the third step, a stop time set between one sentence of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence composed of only one second language composed of the translation (English) May be adjusted in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step. Specifically, when the test result (score) of the second step is good, the stop time (the execution time of the test) of the third step is shortened, and when the result (score) of the test of the second step is bad, the third step is bad. The stop time of the step (the execution time of the test) becomes long. As a result, the execution time of the test can be adjusted according to the learner's level of proficiency or education.

On the other hand, when each test total point or average point in a 2nd step is calculated and it is lower than a reference point, it is determined by the pass / fail determination part 18 as failure. In the case of failing (S350: NO), the second step is re-learned, so that a sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) that is outputted in the second step and a second language (English) The voice speed selection unit 20 uses the voice speed selection unit 20 to complete a sentence composed of only one sentence composed of one sentence (corresponding to the area of one sentence of one sentence composed of the first language (Japanese)). It is selected (S320). Specifically, when it is determined by the pass / failure determination unit 18 (S350: NO), the voice speed of one sentence of the second step is determined for one minute in consideration of the test result (score) of the second step. From 50% to 150% of the reference, based on any one speed within the range of about 100 words to about 150 words (for example, about 100 words of speech for 1 minute). A predetermined speed within a range of about 50 words to about 225 words in a minute). If the test of the second step fails and the result is remarkably bad, any one speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) within a range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute The speed is 50% based on the speed at which the sound is output. On the other hand, if the test of the second step fails but the result (score) is not significantly bad, the voice speed is any one speed within the range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute (eg For example, it is 150% based on the speed of outputting about 100 words in one minute). Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency. In the second step of re-learning, a stop is set between one sentence of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence of one sentence composed only of the second language (English) composed of the translation. The long and short time (test execution time) may be adjusted in consideration of the test result (score) of the first step. Specifically, when the test result (score) of the second step is relatively good, the stop time (execution time of the test) of the second step where the re-learning is performed becomes short, and the result (score) of the test of the second step is In a relatively bad case, the stop time (execution time of the test) of the second step in which relearning is performed becomes long. As a result, the execution time of the test can be adjusted according to the learner's level of proficiency or education. In the re-learning of the second step, the audio output and the test of one sentence of the second step are executed, and the next audio output speed is selected (S330 to S360).

In this way, if the test of the second step passes (S350: YES), the process can proceed to the third step, and if it fails in the test of the second step (S350: NO), the second step is learned again. Done.

When the second step of the speaking step is passed (S350: YES), the third step is started.

In the third step, the audio output based on the second audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S370). In the third step of the speaking process, a sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) and a sentence of one sentence consisting of only the second language (English) consisting of the translation (the first language (Japanese)) One sentence completed by combining a sentence corresponding to an area of one sentence of the sentence is output. One sentence of the third step in the speaking step is outputted as audio based on the speed (second audio data) selected by the audio speed selection unit 20 in S360. Specifically, the voice speed of one sentence is any speed within the range of voice output from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute, that is, the speed selected by the voice speed selector 20 in S360. Based on the speed at which about 100 words are output in one minute), it is a predetermined speed in the range of 200% to 500% (in the range of about 200 words to about 750 words in one minute). In addition, the pitch of the audio output is kept constant by the audio output unit 22 (same as the pitch of the audio output in the first step).

The test of the third step is executed by the test execution unit 14 at the stop time inserted in the middle of the audio output in the third step (S380). In this test, an area of one sentence of a sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) is discussed. The learner inputs the English that he thinks into the answer input unit 16. As the answer input unit 16, a voice recognition device or a voice recognition program is employed. When a predetermined stop time (test execution time) has elapsed, a sentence of one sentence composed of only a second language (English) which is translated (corrected) to a sentence of one sentence composed of only the first language (Japanese) is spoken out. . In this way, the audio output of one sentence of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) → the execution of the test → The audio output of one sentence of one sentence composed of only the second language (English) translated (correct) constitutes one unit. And a plurality of units constituting one sentence. For example, in the case where one sentence is composed of five of the above units, for each unit, the audio output of one sentence of one sentence consisting of only the first language (Japanese) is performed. The audio output of one sentence of a sentence consisting of only English (English) is executed five times in succession.

When an answer is input to the answer input unit 16 in each test in the third step, the pass is judged by the pass / fail determination unit 18 based on the pass or fail standard data. And when each test total point or average point in a 3rd step is calculated and higher than a reference point, the pass / fail determination part 18 determines with acceptance. In the case of passing (S390: YES), the voice speed selection unit 20 includes the voice speed of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) outputted in the fourth step in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step. It is selected by (S400). Specifically, in the fourth step of the speaking step, one sentence is output as audio. One sentence of the fourth step in the speaking process is a normal speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) among a plurality of speeds within a range of voice output of about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. Voice). In addition, in the fourth step, the test result (score) of the third step may be adjusted in consideration of the long and short periods of the pause time (the execution time of the test) following the audio output of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese). good. Specifically, when the test result (score) of the third step is good, the stop time (the execution time of the test) of the fourth step is shortened, and when the test result (score) of the third step is bad, the fourth step is bad. The stop time of the step (the execution time of the test) becomes long. As a result, the execution time of the test can be adjusted according to the learner's level of proficiency or education.

On the other hand, when each test total point or average point in a 3rd step is calculated and it is lower than a reference point, it is determined by the pass / fail determination part 18 as failure. In the case of failing (S390: NO), the re-learning of the third step is performed, so that a sentence of one sentence consisting only of the first language (Japanese) that is sound output in the third step and a second language consisting of the translation (English) The voice speed selection unit 20 uses the voice speed selection unit 20 to complete a sentence composed of only one sentence composed of one sentence (corresponding to the area of one sentence of one sentence composed of the first language (Japanese)). It is selected (S360). Specifically, when it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 (S390: NO), the voice speed of one sentence of the third step in which the re-learning is performed takes into account the test result (score) of the third step. 200 to 500% of the criterion, based on any one speed (e.g., about 100 words spoken in one minute) within a range of about 100 words to about 150 words spoken in one minute. It is a predetermined speed in the range of% (range of outputting about 200 words to about 750 words in one minute). If the test of the third step fails and the result is remarkably bad, the voice speed is any speed within the range of outputting about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute (for example, 1). Naturally, it is 200% based on the speed of outputting about 100 words in a minute). On the other hand, if the test of the third step fails but the result (score) is not significantly bad, the voice speed is any speed within the range of outputting from about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute (eg For example, the speed of outputting about 100 words in one minute) is 500%. Accordingly, the learning setting that matches the learner's proficiency level or educational level can be achieved, thereby increasing the learning efficiency. In the third step of re-learning, the pause time is set between one sentence of one sentence composed only of the first language (Japanese) and one sentence of one sentence composed only of the second language (English) composed of the translation. The long and short durations of the test execution time may be adjusted in consideration of the test result (score) of the third step. Specifically, when the test result (score) of the third step is relatively good, the stop time (test execution time) of the third step where re-learning is performed becomes short, and the test result (score) of the third step is relatively small. In a bad case, the stop time (execution time of the test) of the third step where re-learning is performed becomes long. As a result, the execution time of the test can be adjusted according to the learner's level of proficiency or education. In the re-learning of the third step, the voice output and the test of one sentence of the third step are executed, and the speed of the next voice output is selected (S370 to S400).

In this way, if the test of the third step passes (S390: YES), the process can proceed to the fourth step, and if it fails in the test of the third step (S390: NO), the third step is learned again. Done.

If the third step of the speaking step is passed (S390: YES), the fourth step is started.

In the fourth step, the audio output based on the first audio data is executed by the audio output unit 22 (S410). In the fourth step of the speaking step, one sentence is output as audio. One sentence of the fourth step in the speaking process is a normal speed (for example, about 100 words in one minute) among a plurality of speeds within a range of voice output of about 100 words to about 150 words in one minute. Voice).

After the execution of the audio output in the fourth step, the test in the fourth step is executed by the test execution unit 14 (S420). In this test, a single domain is discussed. The learner inputs the English written in the above-described sentence in the answer input unit 16. As the answer input unit 16, a voice recognition device or a voice recognition program is employed. After the voice is outputted in English, the execution time of the test has elapsed, and the English output of the voice in English is output by the voice output unit 22. The English is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance as the first audio data together with the Japanese. The learner can judge whether the English spoken by him or her is correct by listening to this English voice. In addition, when English is input from the answer input unit 16, the test execution unit 14 determines whether or not the English spoken by the learner coincides with the region (correct answer) of the speech output in the fourth step. In this judgment, the region (correct answer) of the speech output in the fourth step is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance, so that the English spoken by the learner and the region (correct answer) in the speech output in the fourth step match. It is judged by whether or not. If the English spoken by the learner does not match the area (correct answer) of the Japanese speech output in the fourth step, the test execution unit 14 determines whether the English spoken by the learner matches the similar solution. . This result identifies the learner's level of mastery. In addition, the English which is a correct answer of a test, or the English which is a similar solution is memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 12 beforehand.

When the answer is input to the answer input unit 16 by the learner, the pass / fail decision unit 18 determines whether the pass or fail is based on the pass / fail criteria data. When the test score (score) of the fourth step is higher than the reference point, the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines the pass. If it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 as a pass (S430: YES), the pass is a pass of this unit and the learning of this unit is completed (S440).

On the other hand, when the test score (score) of the 4th step is lower than the reference point, it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 as a fail. If it is determined by the pass / fail determination unit 18 (S430: NO), the process returns to the first step and the unit is learned from the beginning. In this case, the foreign language learning method proceeds through each process after S300. In addition, the content of each process after S300 is the same as that mentioned above.

As described above, according to the foreign language learning apparatus and the foreign language learning method according to the present embodiment, the learning efficiency can be remarkably improved by learning according to the level of proficiency of each learner while maintaining the learner's high motivation to learn. have.

Hereinafter, the features of the foreign language learning apparatus and the foreign language learning method according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

First of all, since the learner desperately tries to understand the speech output of the accelerated speech, the learner's concentration and information processing ability can be improved, thereby improving the memory efficiency of the learner's brain.

After the learner has trained to learn English at an accelerated rate, it is very well understood by listening at normal speed. In other words, by setting the listening speed of English to about 170 percent (~ 200 percent) than the normal speed, learners can easily hear the normal speed (100 percent) of English.

It is very important for the learner to understand English and to grasp and remember the head of the sentence. This section contains valuable information such as subjects, verbs, and interrogators that are very important in understanding English and whether the sentences were positive, questionable, negative. In addition, people who speak English often overwhelmingly conclude. Learners who are familiar with language habits, such as Japanese, who make conclusions in their literary terms, forget the valuable information at the beginning when they read English slowly. In reality, many Japanese can't remember this statement with certainty even if they don't read (or listen) slowly. By learning with the foreign language learning apparatus of this embodiment under such a phenomenon, the learner does not forget the valuable information of the head and can add local information to the information.

Here, the technical problem caused by the accelerated English listening will be described.

Problem 1

Normally, accelerating English and outputting it as a voice makes it very difficult to understand because the pitch of English rises. In practice, the higher the speed, the more difficult it is to hear English because of the pitch height and the noise that "supports".

(Problem 2)

On the other hand, for the Japanese, it is difficult to understand and understand English at a normal speed, but it is very difficult to understand the meaning of English in an accelerated state such as English news.

(Problem 3)

Also, as the speed of English increases, it becomes more difficult to hear the overlapping sounds called liaisons or sound contractions.

This embodiment solves the above problem as follows.

(Explain the reason for solving problem 1)

To maintain the pitch, the pitch (Tone, Pitch) can be maintained at the same height as the normal speed even by accelerating or decelerating the speed of the audio output by using a digital pitch controller (DPC). Accordingly, it is possible to solve the problem that the voice of the English voice output is difficult to hear (the pitch is hard to hear due to the up pitch or the obstacle caused by noise).

(Explain the reason for solving problem 2)

As for English comprehension, English can be understood directly as English word order by dividing English by sentence and inserting a translation by sentence. In the conventional method of translating and understanding English for each sentence, it is difficult to understand English as the speed of the audio output increases because the English needs to be corrected in Japanese word order. On the other hand, since the learner understands English in the order of English by using the foreign language learning apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the understanding of English from being difficult by increasing the speed of the audio output. In addition, the English comprehension ability of the learner can be greatly increased by training with the foreign language learning apparatus 10 of the present embodiment.

(Explain the reason for solving problem 3)

By using the foreign language learning apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, the learner understands English in a sentence-by-phrase manner, so that a plurality of words in English can be clearly divided and heard.

In addition, the foreign language learning device 10 of the present embodiment can be implemented as a game device using, for example, a communication device such as a television. The foreign language learning apparatus 10 can also be implemented as a group of game machines that do not use television. In addition, the foreign language learning apparatus 10 can be implemented as a terminal apparatus (personal computer) which can connect to the Internet, for example.

10: foreign language learning device
12: memory
14: test execution unit
16: answer input unit
18: Passability judgment unit
20: voice speed selector
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(i) a plurality of first audio data for generating a voice output of one sentence consisting only of the first language at a plurality of different voice output rates, and (ii) an element of the first language constituting a sentence of the first language. And a plurality of second voice data for generating a voice output of one sentence at a plurality of different voice output speeds by alternately combining an element of a second language to be translated into a single element, and (iii) identifying the level of proficiency. A storage unit 12 for storing standard data for passing or failing the test,
A voice output unit 22 for generating a voice output based on a plurality of first voice data stored in the storage unit 12 at a normal speed in a state in which the pitch is kept constant even when the voice output becomes a high speed or a low speed; ,
A test execution unit 14 which executes the mastery level confirmation test after the audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the first audio data;
A solution input unit 16 for inputting a learner's answer to the mastery level verification test executed by the test execution unit 14;
A pass / fail decision unit 18 for judging pass / fail based on the result of the answer entered into the answer input unit 16 and pass / fail criteria data;
In consideration of the result of the solution inputted to the answer input unit 16, the voice speed selection for selecting a voice output speed that matches the language ability of the learner among the speeds of the first voice data or the second voice data stored in the storage unit 12 Part 20
Respectively,
When the pass / fail determination unit 18 judges the pass based on the result of the answer of the mastery level check test inputted from the answer input unit 16 and the pass / fail criterion data, the voice speed selector 20 performs the mastery level check test. Select the speed of the audio output based on the second audio data to be generated after the
The audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the second audio data stored in the storage unit 12 at the audio output speed selected by the audio speed selector 20 after the mastery level verification test is executed. Foreign language learning device characterized in that.
The method of claim 1,
After the voice generator 22 generates a voice output based on the first voice data, the test execution unit 14 executes a proficiency level confirmation test during or after the voice output based on the second voice data. Learning device.
The method of claim 1,
Based on the result of the answer of the mastery level confirmation test inputted from the answer input unit 16 and the acceptance criteria data, when the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the pass is not successful, the voice speed selection unit 20 performs the mastery level confirmation test. Select a speed of the audio output based on the first audio data or the second audio data generated before
The audio output section 22 is the first audio data or the first audio data generated before the execution of the mastery level check test, at the speed selected by the voice speed selector 20 and in a constant state after the mastery level check test is executed. 2 A foreign language learning device for regenerating speech output based on speech data.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the first audio data in the first step of the listening process or the speaking process (S100, S300),
After the audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the first audio data in the first step of the listening process or the speaking process (S100, S300), the test execution unit 14 checks the mastery level (S110). , S310),
The voice speed selection unit 20 is mastery of the first step of the listening process or the speaking process in consideration of the result of the answer inputted to the answer input unit 16 in the proficiency level confirmation test of the first step of the listening process or the speaking process. The speed of the audio output based on the second audio data of the second step of the listening process or the speaking process performed after the level verification test is executed (S120, S320),
The audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the second audio data in the second step of the listening process or the speaking process (S130, S330),
After the audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the second audio data in the second step of the listening process or the speaking process (S130, S330), the test execution unit 14 performs the mastery level confirmation test (S140). , S340),
The pass / fail decision unit 18 determines whether the pass or fail is based on the result of the answer inputted to the answer input unit 16 and the pass / fail criteria data in the proficiency level confirmation test of the second step of the listening process or the speaking process. Foreign language learning device (S150, S350).
The method of claim 4, wherein
The pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the audio output is based on the second audio data of the third step of the listening step, which is executed after the proficiency level confirmation test of the second step of the listening step or the speaking step is performed when it is determined to pass. Select the speed (S160, S360),
The pass / fail determination unit 18, based on the second audio data of the second step of the listening step, which is executed again after execution of the proficiency level confirmation test of the second step of the listening step or the speaking step, when it is determined that the pass is failed Foreign language learning device to select the speed (S120, S320).
The method of claim 5,
The audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the second audio data in the third step of the listening process or the speaking process (S170, S370),
After the audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the second audio data in the third step of the listening process or the speaking process (S170, S370), the test execution unit 14 performs the mastery level confirmation test (S180). , S380),
The pass / fail determination unit 18 passes based on the result of the answer inputted to the answer input unit 16 and the pass / fail criteria data in the proficiency level confirmation test (S180, S380) of the third step of the listening process or the speaking process. A foreign language learning device for determining whether to approve or fail (S190, S390).
The method of claim 6,
The pass / fail determination unit 18 executes the first step of the listening step or the fourth step of the listening step (S200, S400) that is executed after the mastery level confirmation test of the third step of the listening step or the speaking step is performed when it is determined to pass. Select the speed of the audio output based on the audio data,
The pass / failure determination unit 18 executes the third step of the listening step or the speaking step, which is executed again (S160, S360) after execution of the proficiency level confirmation test of the third step of the listening step or the speaking step, when it is determined that it is not passed. 2 A foreign language learning device for selecting a speed of speech output based on speech data.
The method of claim 7, wherein
The audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the first audio data (S210, S330) in the fourth step of the listening process or the speaking process,
After the audio output unit 22 generates the audio output based on the first audio data (S210, S410) in the fourth step of the listening process or the speaking process, the test execution unit 14 checks the mastery level (S220). , S420),
The pass / fail determination unit 18 passes based on the result of the answer inputted to the answer input unit 16 and the pass / fail criteria data in the proficiency level confirmation tests S220 and S420 of the fourth step of the listening process or the speaking process. Foreign language learning device for determining whether or not the authorization (S230, S430).
9. The method of claim 8,
The pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the audio output is based on the first audio data of the fifth step of the listening step, which is executed after the mastery level confirmation test of the fourth step of the listening step is executed when it is determined to be passed (S230). Select the speed (S240),
The pass / failure determination unit 18 determines the second audio data of the third step of the listening step or the listening step, which is executed again after execution of the proficiency level confirmation test of the fourth step of the listening step, when it is determined in S230. A foreign language learning device for selecting a speed of sound output based on any one of four steps of first speech data.
10. The method of claim 9,
When the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the pass (S230), the test execution unit 14, after the generation of the audio output based on the first audio data (S250) in the fifth step of the listening process (S250) Run the verification test (S260),
The pass / fail decision unit 18 determines the pass / fail based on the result of the answer entered into the answer input unit 16 and the pass / fail criteria data in the proficiency level confirmation test of the fifth step of the listening process. Device.
The method of claim 10,
When the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines (S270) that the pass is based on the result of the answer inputted to the answer input unit 16 and the pass / fail criteria data in the proficiency level confirmation test of the fifth step of the listening process, End the mastery level verification test (S280),
When the pass / fail determination unit 18 determines that the pass is failed based on the result of the answer inputted to the answer input unit 16 and the pass / fail criteria data in the proficiency level confirmation test of the fifth step of the listening process, A foreign language learning device which repeats the operations of claims 3 to 9.
9. The method of claim 8,
The pass / fail determination unit 18 ends the proficiency level confirmation test (S440) when it is judged as pass (S430) in the speaking step,
The foreign language learning apparatus which repeats the operation of Claim 4 thru | or 8, when it judges that the acceptance determination part (18) has failed.

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