Method and apparatus for increased language fluency through interactive comprehension, recognition and generation of sounds, words and sentences
AssigneeMetaLearning Systems, Inc.
InventorsRobert S. Block, Robert D. Loye, Margot Swan
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Abstract
The present invention provides a comprehensive English language learning system and methodology. An interactive procedure for learning English is provided that can be applied in both public and private schools and in adult education programs. It can be used, for example, to teach primary English, to teach English as a second language (ESL) and to improve the language skill of remedial and educationally handicapped students.
Claims20
A system for representing, generating and recognizing sounds, said system comprising:
- at least one presenting means for presenting a plurality of individual sounds that have been combined into a sound combination representing a collective sound, each of said individual sounds being visually represented by text;
- and
- at least one sound generating means for audibly producing a sound corresponding to each visually represented individual sound, wherein each individual sound in the sound combination is audibly produced as the individual sound is pronounced in the sound combination and is depicted visually using a highlighting cursor.
A computer implemented method for increasing language comprehension, said method comprising the steps of:
- displaying textually at least one sound to be viewed;
- highlighting the text representing said at least one sound;
- displaying said at least one sound textually within a combination of sounds which represent a collective sound;
- highlighting each sound within said combination of sounds;
- and
- audibly stating said at least one sound as pronounced in said combination of sounds via computer generated audio while the text representing said at least one sound is highlighted.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.