KR20040016717A - Method for learning language through a role-playing game - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a system and method for learning a language through a role-playing game. The role-playing game incorporates a learning process of making sentences. The game includes role and situation simulations, interactive learning and flexible scenes and events. Therefore, the learner is interested and interested in learning, and learning is efficiently performed by fully utilizing imagination and memory.

Description

METHOD FOR LEARNING LANGUAGE THROUGH A ROLE-PLAYING GAME}

The present invention relates generally to computer-assisted systems and methods for language learning, and more particularly to systems and methods for learning language through role-playing games that provide interactive and flexible activities.

The purpose of learning a language is to achieve fluency in the language of listening, speaking, reading and writing. To practice the language, the learner must be familiar with the basic sentences of the language. Only when phrases, order of words and modes are used properly, sentences can be made and the ability to use language be obtained.

It always takes a long time to learn a language, and learning a language is difficult. Most of the learning process is boring, especially when practiced and memorized repeatedly. If learning is done only by studying grammar, sentences, and simple practice of ordinary content, the learning outcomes will be limited.

The reason for the poor performance in language learning is that conventional education overemphasizes the integrity of the content, but ignores supporting elements such as interest, concentration and imagination that greatly improve learning efficiency during learning. A typical curriculum lacks flexible activities or high interactions between teachers and learners. The learner cannot enter a situation that stimulates his interest, concentration and imagination, and thus no efficient learning can be achieved.

In order to solve the above problems with conventional language learning, the present invention provides an easy and convenient computer-assisted learning system that utilizes computer technology to overcome the deficiencies of one-sided education and lack of interest and interaction to improve learning efficiency. to provide.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for learning a language through role-playing games. The role-playing game incorporates a learning process of making sentences. The game includes role and situation simulations, interactive and flexible activities. Thus, the learner will be interested and will pay attention to learning, and will fully utilize his imagination so that learning can be done efficiently.

The system for learning a language through a role-playing game according to the present invention comprises at least a role-playing central monitoring module, a scene control module, a game contents database, an event activation sentence learning module and a question and answer sentence database.

According to the present invention, a method for learning a language through a role-playing game includes at least a step of generating a role and a corresponding scene according to a selection, and an interactive sentence learning process triggered by certain events; Playing the role-playing game according to a result of the sentence learning process.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. However, various modifications and alterations within the spirit and scope of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description, and thus, the present specification and specific embodiments are to be regarded only as a means of explanation when referring to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be understood that only is given.

The invention will be fully understood from the detailed description given below. However, this description is for illustration purposes only and is therefore not a limitation of the present invention;

1 is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of a system and method for learning a language through role-playing games in accordance with the present invention;

2A is a main flow diagram of a system and method for learning a language via role-playing game in accordance with the present invention;

2B is a flowchart of initiating an event in a system and method for learning a language via role-playing game in accordance with the present invention;

2C is a flowchart of sentence learning in a system and method for learning a language via role-playing game in accordance with the present invention;

3A is an embodiment in a system and method for learning a language via role-playing game in accordance with the present invention;

3B is an embodiment in a system and method for learning a language via role-playing game in accordance with the present invention; And

3C is an embodiment in a system and method for learning a language via role-playing game in accordance with the present invention.

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100: user interface 210: role-playing central monitoring module

220: scene control module 230: game content database

240: event activation sentence learning module 250: question and answer sentence database

260 game setting module

As shown in FIG. 1, a system and method for learning a language through a role-playing game in accordance with the present invention includes the following functional modules.

a) a role for moving a character according to a user's selection and manipulation, and for providing the scene control module 220 and the event activation sentence learning module 240 with position information (XY coordinates) of the character for a corresponding manipulation; Playing central monitoring module 210.

b) a scene control module 220 for generating control codes corresponding to the user's selection and the positional information of the character in the scene, and for determining the situation of the game including the scene, the flow of the game and certain events . Here, the scene control module 220 dynamically provides different situations according to the result of the interactive learning process of the user.

c) a game content database (23) for providing a context of the game according to control codes transmitted by the scene control module (220). Indeed, the present invention also provides game setting module 260 to allow the user to set the character, environment, and event of the game to make the game more interesting and flexible.

d) an event activation sentence learning module 240 for generating start codes corresponding to the action of the character of the game and for determining the corresponding sentences for the user to learn.

e) generate a sentence number and include question answer information (sentence number of the question answer, text and speech of the question answer, etc.) according to the initiation code provided by the event activation sentence learning module 240; Question and answer sentence (Q & A) sentence database (250).

The system also provides a storage device for storing and retrieving a user's learning process. The event activation sentence learning module includes an adder and a register. The adder accepts the user's input and queues the data in a first-in first-out manner so that the user's input can be stored and compared.

The operation process according to the present invention will be further explained with the following figures 2a, 2b and 2c. 2A is a main flow diagram of a system and method for learning a language via role-playing game in accordance with the present invention. First, the system generates a role according to the user's selection and a corresponding scene (step 300). The scene is dynamically generated according to the movement of the character in the game and learning history (for example, learning process) registered in the system. The system then processes the interactive scene learning process initiated by the preset events (step 400), which will be further described in FIG. 2B. Each time the user completes the sentence learning process, the system generates a result of the learning process for determining whether the character passes a level in the game, and also rolls-up according to the result of the sentence learning process. Process the playing game (step 500).

2B is a detailed flowchart of the event initiation in step 400. First, the system monitors the position of the character in the game by reading the position information (step 410). The system then determines if a preset event has been initiated (step 420). In other words, the relative coordinates of the character in the game are compared with preset location information of events. If the position does not match the preset values, the movement of the character is processed. Otherwise, when the position is matched, an event is triggered, and then the corresponding sentence type is retrieved (step 430), and the question of the sentence type is the Q & A sentence database 250. Is selected from. The sentence is provided for the user to learn through an interactive learning process (step 440), which will be further described in FIG. 2C.

2C is a flowchart of the sentence learning process. After the sentence type is determined, the system selects a set of question answer information (including sentence number, text of the question answer, translation of the text and voice of the question answer, etc.). The question information (text and voice) is then provided to the user in a preset output manner (eg, display and voice) (step 441). The answer information (text and voice) is stored in a register for comparison (step 422). The answer texts are randomly recombined and provided to the user for answer reference (step 443). The system then waits for input from the user (step 444). After the input is complete (step 445), the system compares the input with the answer in the register (step 446). If the input is incorrect, the system provides a correct answer for the user for reference and learning (step 448). Otherwise, if the input is correct, the user passes through the level of the game or learning process and ends the game or proceeds to a higher level (step 449).

Figures 3a, 3b and 3c are sequential display frames of an embodiment of the invention. Initially, the user moves the character freely in the scene. Because there are some preset events associated with the location, the character can initiate the event at a particular location. For example, when the character moves from the restaurant to the counter, a conversation between a waitress and the character is initiated. The system then finds the sentence type of the event, randomly selects the sentence type question, and provides a textual indication and voice to the user. For example, ask, "What can I do for you, sir." The system combines the answers at random and provides it for user reference. The user must combine the reference words for an answer in a timely manner. The system checks the answer. If the answer is correct, for example, "My name is Sam, I have a reservation", the user can proceed to the next lesson. Otherwise, the system provides correct or further instructions for the user to learn by reference.

The present invention is applicable to a personal computer, a notebook or a personal digital assistant. The user's input may be via a keyboard, mouse, touch panel or speech-operated device.

Therefore, when the present invention is described, it will be apparent that the same can be changed in many ways. Such modifications are not departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications apparent to those skilled in the art will be included within the scope of the following patent claims.

As described above, the present invention provides a system and method for learning a language through role-playing games. The role-playing game integrates the learning process of making sentences. The game includes role and situation simulations, interactive learning and flexible scenes and events. Therefore, the learner feels the interest, pays attention to the learning, and has the effect that learning can be made efficiently by fully utilizing his imagination and memory.

Claims (23)

A system for allowing a user to learn a language through simulation with a character in a role-playing game, A role-playing central monitoring module for moving the character according to a user's selection and operation and providing position information of the character; A scene control module for generating control codes according to the position information and for determining a scene of the game; A game contents database for providing at least the situation of the game according to the control codes; An event activation sentence learning module for generating triggering codes according to the positional information of the character; And And a database of Q & A sentences in which at least one group of question information is generated to produce an interactive learning process. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising means for loading and storing process information of the user. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the location information includes relative X and Y coordinates. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the situation of the game includes at least a scene, a game flow, and predetermined start events. The system of claim 1, wherein the game content database further comprises a game setting module for the user to set characters, situations, and events. The system of claim 1, wherein the scene control module generates a scene according to a stored learning process of the user. The system of claim 1, wherein the event activation sentence learning module processes events according to a stored learning process of the user. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the event activation sentence learning module comprises an adder and a register. 10. The system of claim 8, wherein the adder waits for data by receiving a user input on a first in, first out basis. 10. The system of claim 8, wherein the register stores data for comparison with data held by the adder. The system of claim 1, wherein the question information includes at least a sentence number, texts of the question answer, and a voice of the question answer. The system of claim 1, wherein the role-playing game is operated through a user interface selected from a group of a personal computer, a notebook and a personal digital assistant and input via an input device. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the input device is selected from the group of a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel and a speech-operated divice. The system of claim 1, wherein the interactive learning process includes a user's manipulation process and a user's learning process. In a role-playing game, a method that allows a user to learn a language through the presence of a character. Generating a role and a corresponding scene according to the user's selection; Initiating an interactive learning process initiated by preset events; And Processing the role-playing game according to a result of the learning process. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein said step of an interactive learning process includes user's manipulation steps and a user's learning steps. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein initiating an interactive learning process Obtaining location information of the character; Initiating an event; Maintaining the character and retrieving question information; And And asking questions in accordance with the question information for the interactive learning process. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the location information includes relative X and Y coordinates. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the question information includes at least a sentence number, the text of the question answer, and a voice of the question answer. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the step of asking questions about the interactive learning process Obtaining a text of the question and providing an output for the question; Registering a corresponding answer for comparison use; Recombining the question text and providing output; Receiving an input from the user; Comparing the input with the registered answer; And Continuing the game. 21. The method of claim 20, wherein comparing the registered answer with the input further comprises providing an output of the registered answer. 21. The method of claim 20, wherein said output for the question comprises voice and text. 21. The method of claim 20, wherein the user's input is operated via one device selected from the group of a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel and a speech-operated device.