JPH0465383B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

(Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a foreign language learning device, and more particularly to a foreign language learning device using acoustic effects. (Prior Art) A typical foreign language learning device is one that reproduces a magnetic tape (so-called hearing material) on which a foreign language is recorded and repeatedly practices the language. That is,
It can be said that the tape that is the teaching material and the tape recorder that plays the tape are learning devices. (Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, these teaching materials are insipid, as they involve sentences read aloud by speakers whose native language is English, for example. In addition, because learners are forced to listen to these tapes over and over again, they lose their motivation to learn and are unable to achieve the expected results. In the first place, learners learn a foreign language because they cannot understand it, so even if they are told to "get used to it," they are just confused as to how to learn it. It must be clarified whether this is possible. One of the concerns of many learners is that they cannot understand the foreign language because it is too fast. However, except in special cases, language is a means of communication, so it can be said that it is not spoken quickly but is heard quickly. The reason why it sounds so fast is due to the accent, which is the pitch of the pitch of the sound you speak, or intonation. Let's consider Japanese and English from the perspective of phonetics. For example, when a Japanese language speaker utters the word ``Yokohama,'' it becomes yokohama . ``Yo'' is pronounced low, and ``ko'', ``ha'', and ``ma'' are pronounced higher than ``yo''. I think it would be easier to understand this if we expressed it in musical notes. Now, when an English language speaker utters this,
Yo'koha'ma [yo(u)koha'ma] does not have the same rise and fall of sounds as speakers of Tonari Japanese. However, “ha” is strong, and “ma” is strong.
is spoken weakly. The differences between these can be explained in an easy-to-understand manner as follows. Japanese language speakers yokohama [yokohama] English language speakers YOKOHAMA [you′kaha′ma] This is an example of how Japanese is made up of <pitch> rhythms, and English is made up of <strong/weak> rhythms. It is. For speakers of the Japanese language, who are surrounded by the Japanese language, which is based on a pitch-based rhythm, it is not easy for Japanese speakers to understand English, which is based on a strong-weak rhythm. In particular, parts that are spoken in soft tones are difficult for Japanese language speakers to understand. In other words, it is impossible to listen to English without opening your eyes to the unique dynamics of English.
In order for learners to improve their English listening ability in a short period of time and efficiently, they must first recognize the stress rhythm of English and then master the stress rhythm. If you master this, you will be able to develop your English listening skills in a short period of time. Furthermore, for Young these days, portable recording and playback devices like the Walkman are commonplace, and he has a strong sense of music and rhythm. The present invention has devised a rhythm training method using electronic music as a listening material that is easily accepted by young people. According to Special Publication No. 48-26866, Special Publication No. 62-31348, etc., focusing on the above-mentioned essential differences between Japanese and foreign languages, intonation is visually displayed. There is. However, it is impossible to solve hearing problems visually.
No substantial effect can be expected. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a foreign language learning device that generates a rhythm along with the pronunciation of a text that can improve foreign language listening ability. (Means and effects for solving the problem) In order to achieve this object, according to the present invention,
an audio reproduction system capable of reproducing a magnetic tape recording a foreign language; and a rhythm generation system that adds a rhythm pattern corresponding to the reproduction content of the magnetic tape; and an acoustic rhythm corresponding to the dynamic rhythm is additionally generated in synchronization with the rhythm generation system. According to such a configuration, since rhythm is added with the pronunciation of the foreign language, it becomes easy to master the rhythm intonation peculiar to the foreign language. (Embodiments of the invention) Examples of the invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the same reference numerals in each figure indicate similar objects. FIG. 1 shows a part of an embodiment of the present invention, and shows the format of a foreign language learning tape. That is, the magnetic tape 1 has two channels 2 and 3, the first channel 2 has a normal audio signal 4 recorded thereon, such as reading a text in a foreign language, and the second channel 3 has the first audio signal recorded thereon. Data signals 5 for generating a rhythm to be generated in synchronization with the audio signal 4 of channel 2 are respectively recorded.
The data signal 5 includes information regarding the type of rhythm, the speed at which the rhythm is generated, the timing at which the rhythm is generated, and the like. This rhythm data signal 5
The rhythms generated based on this are shown in Table 1 below, for example.

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[Table] * Note that strong is the part of a strong sound that is pronounced most strongly.
FIG. 2 shows another main part of the embodiment of the present invention, and is a system diagram of a learning device for learning a foreign language using the magnetic tape 1. As shown in FIG. That is, the contents of the magnetic tape 1 are read by the magnetic head 6,
It is reproduced by the reproduction amplifier 7. At this time, when the data signal 5 is read by the magnetic head 6, this data signal is sent to the decoder 10 via the reproducing amplifier 7.
is input. The decoder 10 reads the contents of the data signal 5 and instructs the rhythm generator 11 about the type of rhythm, the speed at which the rhythm is to be generated, and the timing at which the rhythm is to be generated. In accordance with this, the rhythm generator 11 generates a predetermined rhythm using the type of rhythm, the speed at which the rhythm is generated, and the timing at which the rhythm is generated. That is, the rhythm generator 11 stores a plurality of rhythm patterns in advance, and determines the pattern to read, the speed to read, and the timing (delay) of sounding based on the command signal from the decoder 10. A device similar to the so-called rhythm generator can be used. In this way, the audio signal of the text is produced from the audio amplifier 8 and the speaker 9, and the corresponding rhythm is produced from the audio amplifier 12 and the speaker 13 in synchronization with these signals. Incidentally, it is of course possible to record the rhythm on the tape in advance. Further, the recording medium is not limited to magnetic tape, but also CD-ROM, compact disk, etc. can be used. (Effects of the Invention) According to the present invention, by configuring as described above, it is possible to obtain a foreign language learning device that has the following effects. (1) By using electronic rhythms, it becomes possible to acquire the unique dynamic rhythm of a foreign language, which is essentially different from the pitch rhythm of Japanese, and as a result, it is possible to dramatically improve English listening comprehension ability. becomes. (2) Because the recognition and listening comprehension ability of the strong parts of a foreign language, that is, the important parts for understanding the content, increases, the person will no longer miss important items during listening comprehension. (3) Students will deepen their awareness of the weak parts of foreign language, that is, parts that are not very important for understanding the content, and will develop the habit of ignoring unimportant parts during listening comprehension. (4) For example, when pronouncing English, you will develop the habit of speaking with the rhythm of stress unique to English, and you will be able to break away from what is called "Japanese English." (5) When reading a foreign language, you will develop the habit of reading sentences with a rhythm of stress and weakness, and as a result, you will be able to read quickly. (6) When writing in a foreign language, students will become aware of the rhythm of stress and weakness, and will be able to write rhythmic sentences, that is, foreign language sentences that are easy to understand for foreign language speakers.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a magnetic tape which is a main part of a foreign language learning device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a system diagram of the foreign language learning device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the drawing, 1 is a magnetic tape, 4 is an audio signal, 5 is a rhythm data signal, 7 is a playback amplifier, 8
is an acoustic amplifier, 9 is a speaker, 10 is a decoder,
11 is a rhythm generator, 12 is an acoustic amplifier, and 9 is a speaker.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. The audio reproduction system, comprising: an audio reproduction system capable of reproducing a magnetic tape on which a foreign language is recorded; and a rhythm generation system that adds a rhythm pattern corresponding to the reproduction content of the magnetic tape; A foreign language learning device in which the rhythm generation system synchronously additionally generates an acoustic rhythm corresponding to the pitch and dynamic rhythm of the foreign language being reproduced.