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US 2003/0118973 A1Published application
Phonetic instructional database computer device for teaching the sound patterns of English
OwnerThomas F. Nobleinventor
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Abstract
This invention, designed primary for teachers, is a desk-top computer based self-teaching instructional program concerning the sound patterns of American English and covering sounds in words all the way from cat to tetrahydrocannabinal. Teachers can use the computer program to enhance their students' word learning experiences by tailoring outputs suited to the teacher's own lesson plans.
Claims7
A phonetic instructional system for teachers, their students, and others interested in the English language, to learn English sound patterns for words occurring at all academic levels;
- said system comprising:
- A. a computer having output terminals provided with a monitor, speakers, and printer and input devices such as computer mouse, keyboard, and an ROM disc reader:
- B. an electronic word database program associated with the computer in which is digitally stored various word database tables and queries, developed on the Syllable Concept Method and Word Structural Stress Method, which provide phonetic sounds of words at all academic levels.
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