464 results about "Verbal learning" patented technology

A computer program for execution on a computing device is provided to cross-train students in language development skills such as letter-word correspondence, word recognition, vocabulary, and sentence and paragraph comprehension. A set of programs provide an adaptive methodology for training a student in decoding (semantic, syntactic, phonological, and morphological relationships), knowledge of rhymes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones, spelling, letter-word correspondences, sentence comprehension, grammatical comprehension, working memory, vocabulary, paragraph comprehension, and improved reading comprehension. In each program, students are presented with an animated scene that poses a question, and a set of answers. The set of answers contain a correct response, and a number of incorrect responses or foils. The student advances to more complex levels by satisfying predetermined correct thresholds. Through repetition and intensity, the student's language skills are developed.

Language learning systems and methods may be provided. An interactive lesson module may be provided. The interactive lesson module may be configured to provide an interactive language lesson that prompts a user to repeat, translate, or define words or phrases, or to provide words corresponding to images, at a controllable difficulty level. An interactive social simulation module may be provided. The interactive social simulation module may be configured to provide an interactive environment that requires the user to use the language to communicate with a virtual character to achieve a goal at a controllable difficulty level. A learner model module may be provided. The learner model may be configured to control the difficulty level of the interactive language lesson and the interactive social simulation based on a lesson progress report and a simulation progress report.

An apparatus and method for training the sensory perceptual system in a language learning impaired (LLI) subject is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different programs to be played by the subject. The programs artificially process selected portions of language elements, called phonemes, so they will be more easily distinguished by an LLI subject, and gradually improves the subject's neurological processing of the elements through repetitive stimulation. The programs continually monitor a subject's ability to distinguish the processed language elements, and adaptively configures the programs to challenge and reward the subject by altering the degree of processing. Through adaptive control and repetition of processed speech elements, and presentation of the speech elements in a creative fashion, a subject's temporal processing of acoustic events common to speech are significantly improved.

The invention relates to an interactive language learning system and an interactive language learning method. A core module of the interactive language learning system comprises a feature extraction module, a voice recognition module, a pronunciation evaluation module, a rhythm detection module and a rhythm evaluation module, all of which form a pronunciation and rhythm detection module. The interactive language learning system can judge and feed back the voice input of a learner in real time, so that the learner can accurately know specific pronunciation errors, and provide the memory content by combining the feedback result and the dynamic memory curve. Therefore, the learner can improve the language level gradually and form an interactive learning style.

A multimedia-based language learning method and system which includes implementing via one or more processors the steps of—receiving an input of multimedia content, where the multimedia content comprises a plurality of component tracks; separating the multimedia content into multimedia sections in which the plurality of component tracks share a same start and end time; retrieving a user model representing a learner's knowledge and/or interest in a foreign language; automatically assigning one or more learner-specific evaluations to the multimedia sections by evaluating one or more of the component tracks based on the user model within each of the multimedia sections; and adapting the multimedia content within the multimedia sections based on the assigned learner-specific evaluations to render the multimedia content more useful to the learner for learning the foreign language.

Methods for automatically generating text modifications to assist language learners in understanding the content of text are provided.

Method for web based language learning that empowers self-directed learners by introducing measurement within an integrated system of context-based non-didactic learning. Measurement enables self-directed learners to set goals and observe their own achievements; to make sure that learning material matches their specific vocabulary; and to establish a priority for study that suits their needs. Measurability is achieved within a system where words and lexical phrases are chosen by the learner from familiar content in an integrated system of listening, reading, pronunciation, writing and structured conversation. A database system is incorporated which enables the learner to create individual word or phrase card files that are then tagged with additional identifiers for use in creating custom lists to assist in the learning process. Additional feedback is provided by an automated writing correction program that checks for syntax errors in the learner's written work.

Techniques for context-sensitive language learning are disclosed. For example, a language learning system may include an interface for communicating with at least one user, at least one sensor for collecting at least one form of data regarding the context in which the system is being used, and a processing device capable of making at least one adjustment to the communication with the user based on analysis of at least a portion of the data collected by the at least one sensor. The data may include audio data, visual information, biometric data, location, or velocity and the sensors may include a microphone, a camera, a biometric sensor, a global positioning system (GPS) device, or a velocimeter. The system may also use this data, alone or in combination with schedule data obtained from an external source, to determine the attention level of the user and to make corresponding adjustments to the communication. The system may further be capable of tracking changes to the data collected by the sensor and/or the number and/or type of errors made by the user and making corresponding adjustments to the communication.

A language learning system and method with a visualized pronunciation suggestion is disclosed. A sound wave corresponding to a sample voice output is used to suggest the user to make corrections with respect to tones and stresses. Through sectional evaluations and corrections, the invention can effectively improve the speaking ability of the user. The disclosed system includes a language database, a follow-reading module, a display control module, a sectional evaluation module, a correction module, and a suggestion-editing module. The disclosed method includes the steps of: extracting a full-sentence sample, outputting a full-sentence voice message and an associated message, prompting the user to imitate and recording the voice data, comparing the voice data with the full-sentence voice message and outputting the similarity, and evaluating the voice data.

Disclosed herein are a language learning system and a language learning method. A language learning system includes a user terminal configured to receive utterance information of a user as a speech or text type and to output learning data transferred through a network to the user as the speech or text type, and a main server which includes a learning processing unit configured to analyze a meaning of the utterance information of the user, to generate at least one response utterance candidate corresponding to dialogue learning in a predetermined domain to induce a correct answer of the user, and to connect a dialogue depending on the domain and a storage unit linked with the learning processing unit and configured to store material data or a dialogue model depending on the dialogue learning.

An accurate grammar analyzer based on a so-called POST (part-of-speech tagged) parser and a learners' model for use in automated language learning applications such as the template-based ICALL (intelligent computer assisted language learning) system.

The invention discloses a pronunciation quality evaluation method of language study machine in the computer subsidiary language study and phonetic technique domain, which is characterized by the following: extracting exercise phonetic feature; exercising standard pronunciation model; forming standard pronunciation network; detecting phonetic end; extracting evaluation phonetic feature; searching optimum path; calculating the mark of pronunciation quality. The method displays objective and stable evaluation, which constitutes imbedded English study system and mutual human-machine education and oral English self-detection.

Methods and systems for handling speech recognition processing in effectively real-time, via the internet, in order that users do not experience noticeable delays from the start of an exercise until they receive responsive feedback. A user uses a client to access the internet and a server supporting speech recognition processing, e.g., for language learning activities. The user inputs speech to the client, which transmits the user speech to the server in approximate real-time. The server evaluates the user speech in context of the current speech recognition exercise being executed, and provides responsive feedback to the client, again, in approximate real-time, with minimum latency delays. The client upon receiving responsive feedback from the server, displays, or otherwise provides, the feedback to the user.

The invention relates to a language learning client and a system. The language learning client comprises a network and data management unit, a graphical user interface unit, a multimedia file processing unit and a voice evaluation unit, wherein the network and data management unit is used for acquiring a course file which at least comprises audio frequency of standard voice and a text corresponding to the audio frequency; the graphical user interface unit is used for displaying a graphic operation interface, the course contents and course learning records, and converting graphic operations of users into operation instructions; the multimedia file processing unit is used for decoding and playing the course file provided by the network and data management unit, and also used for acquiring user voice data and converting the user voice data and the audio frequency of the standard voice into voice data; and the voice evaluation is used for comparing the voice data provided by the multimedia file processing unit and giving scores. The language learning client and the system improve the efficiency of assisting language learning.

A method of supporting vocabulary and language learning by positioning at least one microphone so as to capture speech in the listening environment of a learner. The microphone is monitored to develop a speech signal. The speech signal is analyzed to determine at least one characteristic of the speech or vocalization, wherein the characteristic indicates a qualitative or quantitative feature of the speech. The determined characteristic is compared to a preselected standard or such characteristic is tracked to show growth over time and the comparison or growth is reported to the person associated with the speech signal or person who potentially can affect the language environment of the learner.

A representation of a virtual language teacher assists in language learning. The virtual language teacher may appear as a “talking head” in a video that a student views to practice pronunciation of a foreign language. A system for generating a virtual language teacher receives input text. The system may generate a video showing the virtual language teacher as a talking head having a mouth that moves in synchronization with speech generated from the input text. The video of the virtual language teacher may then be presented to the student.

The invention discloses a language ability testing method and system. The language ability testing method includes the following steps: by setting a test question database, classifying the test questions according to the degree of difficulty and setting corresponding grades; according to the test question type Choose moderately difficult test questions as test benchmark questions to test the testers; adjust the difficulty level of the test questions according to the answering behavior and answering results; Analyze and determine the tester's final language proficiency level, and test the tester through the test benchmark questions to distinguish the different levels of the tester's language ability, such as strong, medium, and weak, and conduct personalized tests according to the relevant levels and adjust the test questions according to language ability. It is easier to know your language proficiency level, realize targeted learning, and improve language learning efficiency.

A computer-assisted system and method for foreign language instruction. A motion picture having audio dialog in a target language is stored, in a computer-readable form, with chapter divisions, scene subdivisions and dialog sequence sub-subdivisions. In an Engage Mode, the motion picture is played on a display screen sequence-by-sequence, scene-by-scene, and chapter-by-chapter for a student listening to the audio dialog on a speaker. Interlinear target and source language subtitles are provided with interactive capabilities accessed through cursor movement or other means. The interlinear subtitles may be semantically color-mapped. After selecting a scene to view, the student is progressed through a series of modules that break-down and dissect each dialog sequence of the scene. The student studies each dialog sequence before moving to the next scene. Likewise, all scenes in a chapter are studied before moving to the next chapter and ultimately completing the motion picture.

The method facilitating language learning utilizes a DVD authoring tool to arrange a first stream of video clips and synchronize audio in a target language. The first stream may be comprised of dialogue-rich, live-action films or animations. A symbolic marker is placed in a subtitle track associated with the first stream. The marker symbolizes upcoming complex word usage, grammar patterns, idiomatic expressions, and colloquialisms in the first stream, and is linked to a second stream of video clips, the second stream of video clips including synchronized audio of an instructional nature regarding the target language of the first stream of video clips. During DVD play, user selection of the symbolic marker pauses the first stream and plays the second stream, the first stream resuming upon termination of the second stream. A digital book is included with each DVD including the translated script, vocabulary list, lesson summaries, and exercises.

The present invention belongs to voice field of technology, pronunciation quality evaluation method of computer Computer Aided Language Learning system includes: calculation of the matching fraction, calculation of the sensing fraction based on Mel frequency scale, calculation of the segment length fraction and calculation of the keynote fraction, and processing fusion after mapping the above fractions; the pronunciation quality evaluation method of the invention has better robustness, high pertinency with the expert evaluation, used for interactive language learn and automatic spoken language test.

The present invention discloses a language teaching coaching and study synchronization integration system on the basis of mobile interaction and big data analysis. The system provided by the invention comprises a background server, a mobile terminal APP and a web terminal. The background server is configured to store user registering/activation information, teaching resource, user behavior data and user timing and charging information; the mobile terminal APP includes an individualized learning module, an evaluation and feedback module, a voice evaluation module and a management module; a user is able to perform language learning through the individualized learning module; the evaluation and feedback module is configured to record the user learning condition and generate a curve or a chart; the voice evaluation module is configured to receive user pronunciation, and score user pronunciation and give out a rectification suggest by comparing the user pronunciation with a standard pronunciation; the management module is configured to manage system users and system daily maintenance and manage user learning conditions; and the web terminal is connected with the background server, internal users or educational administration personal may inquire, maintain and manage data through the wed terminal or the background server.

A method and apparatus for generating a pronunciation score by receiving a user phrase intended to conform to a reference phrase and processing the user phrase in accordance with at least one of an articulation-scoring engine, a duration scoring engine and an intonation-scoring engine to derive thereby the pronunciation score.

The invention provides a man-machine interactive language learning system. The man-machine interactive language learning system comprises a plurality of user terminals with display interfaces, wherein the user terminals with the display interfaces are in communication connection with one another through servers. The man-machine interactive language learning system is characterized in that each user terminal comprises a user registration module, a course announcement module, a data analyzing module, an uploading module, a downloading module, a voice collecting module, a data storage and detection module, a voice quality grading module and a course grading module. Voice which is inputted when a learner listens and repeats standard voice can be recognized and compared with the standard voice in real time through the language learning system, and phoneme error values and rhythm error values which can represent the mispronunciation of the learner are obtained and fed back to the learner. Man-machine interactive language learning is achieved with the help of the user terminals, and a language can be learnt step by step in a one-to-one mode and in a one-to-many mode. The invention further provides a learning method which is matched with the learning system, and the man-machine interactive language learning system and method are easy to operate and convenient to use.

A language learning system is provided. The language learning system typically includes a set of fictional characters, each character being associated with a predetermined phoneme of a language, such as English. The character typically has a given name including the phoneme. The system may further include a learning device configured to display at least one of the characters along with an associated letter corresponding to the phoneme. The device may be a wheel, block, vessel, card, doll, disk, cone, or other suitable device.