Foreign language learning tool and method for creating the same

Details Foreign language learning tool and method for creating the same Foreign language learning tool and method for creating the same

2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Fernstrom, Kurt (Department: 3711)

Education and demonstration

Language

Foreign

Reexamination Certificate

active

10931024

ABSTRACT:
A learning tool and method of creating the same wherein words are arranged according to similarities or commonalties such that a user may more efficiently acquire knowledge of a foreign language based on an association method of learning. The learning tool is comprised of a plurality of words of a first known language and a second foreign language, wherein each word of the first language has a corresponding translation in the second language. The words of each language are compared and categorized into at least first and second groups A and B, wherein group A words possess one or more identifiable similar characteristics based on predetermined criteria. Group B, on the other hand, is comprised of words having dissimilar characteristics. Groups A and B are divided into subgroups according to parts of speech and gender characteristics, as identified, such that as groups A and B are further divided, each subgroup includes L1 words and L2 translations sharing more similar characteristics than the preceding group. The learning tool permits users to learn a foreign language by associating like words with one another.

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