GB2248961A - Language learning apparatus - Google Patents
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- GB2248961A GB2248961A GB9022352A GB9022352A GB2248961A GB 2248961 A GB2248961 A GB 2248961A GB 9022352 A GB9022352 A GB 9022352A GB 9022352 A GB9022352 A GB 9022352A GB 2248961 A GB2248961 A GB 2248961A
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
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Abstract
The application describes a language learning apparatus comprising a set of labels each bearing a word or phrase in a first language and the same word or phrase translated into one or more other languages, wherein each label comprises attaching means, whereby the labels are capable of attachment to the objects identified or described by the said words or phrases. The attaching means may be adhesive areas on the labels or may be magnets.
Description
LANGUAGE LEARNING APPARATUS
The present invention relates to a language learning apparatus.
Language learning apparatus in the form of "flash cards" are well known; these comprise a set of cards, each one bearing a word or phrase in a first language, together with a translation of this word or phase into the language or languages to be learned. Such a card may bear additional information, such as a phonetic rendition of the translation.
However, such cards have the disadvantage that they are not directly associated with the objects they describe. Some forms of card may bear a picture of the object described by the word or phrase, in order to add to their effectiveness as a learning apparatus. Nonetheless, the mode of learning involved is little different from reading a book. It is desirable to provide an apparatus directed to a different method of learning.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a language learning apparatus comprising a set of adhesive labels each bearing a word or phrase in a first language and the same word or phrase translated into one or more other languages, whereby the labels are capable of attachment to the objects described by the words or phrase.
Preferably such an apparatus would consist of a set of labels bearing single words identifying particular objects and their translations into one language to be learned. Such objects might especially be household objects, such as for example tables, chairs, telephones or refrigerators.
Also preferably these adhesive labels would be removably attachable to the objects they describe. It is desirable that the labels should be simply removable, and without leaving any adhesive residue or causing any damage to the object of the attachment.
A language learning apparatus according to the present invention could be used in a most effective method of learning a foreign language If the set of adhesive labels carried the names of various household objects, and the translation into the language of interest, they could be attached to the household objects they identify in the house of the person attempting to learn the foreign language. The person would then be reminded of the translation of the name of a household object whenever they used the object in question. Thus a vocabulary in the foreign language could be built up without setting aside specific time for the purpose, as would be required with the use of flash cards or a book, and simply as an incidental feature of using normal household items. The vocabulary could be learned while accomplishing routine household tasks and, moreover, the vocabulary would be more easily remembered as it would be seen in conjunction with the objects that it described.
Such apparatus need not refer only to household objects; other embodiments could refer to items found in other specific environments, such as places of work. In each case, the intention is the same: the user will be able to acquire a useful vocabulary while accomplishing other tasks.
Thus the invention provides a new form of language learning apparatus which leads to a new method of learning foreign vocabulary.
As used herein, the term "adhesive" includes any means of attaching the labels to objects. For example, magnetic attachment is included by the term.
Claims (4)
1. A language learning apparatus comprising a set of labels each bearing a word or phrase in a first language and the same word or phrase translated into one or more other languages, wherein each label comprises attaching means, whereby the labels are capable of attachment to the objects identified or described by the said words or phrases.
2. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the attaching means are adhesive areas on the labels.
3. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the attaching means are magnets.
4. A language learning apparatus substantially as herein described.
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| GB9022352A GB2248961A (en) | 1990-10-15 | 1990-10-15 | Language learning apparatus |
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| GB9022352A GB2248961A (en) | 1990-10-15 | 1990-10-15 | Language learning apparatus |
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| GB2248961A true GB2248961A (en) | 1992-04-22 |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| EP0967586A3 (en) * | 1998-06-25 | 2001-03-07 | Josef Grabmayr | Device for learning foreign languages |
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| GB1364469A (en) * | 1972-10-18 | 1974-08-21 | Bruce D M | Signs for displaying purposes |
| GB2003640A (en) * | 1977-08-30 | 1979-03-14 | Bruno J | Display devices for supporting magnetised indicia characters |
| US4802855A (en) * | 1988-05-17 | 1989-02-07 | Wood Harry E | Word association label teaching method |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB1364469A (en) * | 1972-10-18 | 1974-08-21 | Bruce D M | Signs for displaying purposes |
| GB2003640A (en) * | 1977-08-30 | 1979-03-14 | Bruno J | Display devices for supporting magnetised indicia characters |
| US4802855A (en) * | 1988-05-17 | 1989-02-07 | Wood Harry E | Word association label teaching method |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0967586A3 (en) * | 1998-06-25 | 2001-03-07 | Josef Grabmayr | Device for learning foreign languages |
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