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Language learning system

  • US 6,869,286 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2001
  • Issued: 03/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A language learning system, comprising:

  • a body;

    a plurality of phoneme selectors coupled to the body, each phoneme selector including a letter or letter combination, a character, and a pronunciation symbol separate from the letter or letter combination, the pronunciation symbol indicating a pronunciation for the letter or letter combination, all associated with a phoneme, the character having a name including the phoneme; and

    a target window positioned in the body, the target window being configured to display a target;

    wherein the plurality of selectors are configured to be adjustable by a user to spell a name of the target;

    wherein the letter or letter combination and pronunciation symbol are distinguished in that each letter or letter combination may have a plurality of possible pronunciations when used in different words, but each pronunciation symbol has only one possible pronunciation.

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