ECTACO Partner LUX2 - Manual (Page 26)

ECTACO
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Partner
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LUX2 User Manual
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Usage of Audio PhraseBook for Foreign
Language Studies
First, listen to a phrase as recorded by a native foreign language speaker and
then pronounce it by yourself. The device then compares the phrase you have
spoken with the prerecorded sample helping you to improve your pronunciation.
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Select the desired topic and subtopic.
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If necessary, change the source language. The source language should be
your native tongue.
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Select the desired phrase.
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To hear the phrase translation pronounced, tap the icon in the translation
area.
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Repeat this several times until you learn the correct pronunciation.
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Change the translation direction.
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Press and hold the button.
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Say the newly learned phrase into the microphone. Position your mouth near
the built-in microphone at a distance of 3
– 6 inches (8 – 15 cm).
The phrase you have said in the foreign language will be compared to the model
pronunciation. If you have pronounced the phrase correctly, the device will
recognize it and then show or pronounce its translation in your native language. If
the device does not recognize you
– simply repeat the above steps.
The accuracy of speech recognition depends on the level of external noise. It is
best to ensure silence in the room where you practice your pronunciation.
To achieve the best results, please consider the following.
1. Ensure the room is relatively quiet.
2. Choose an optimum distance of 3
– 6 inches (8 – 15 cm) from the built-in
microphone, taking your normal speaking volume into consideration.
3. Do not say unrelated words or phrases into the microphone.
4. Try to say phrases distinctly and plainly without clipping syllables.
5. Avoid carelessness in pronunciation (smacking of lips, loudly inhaling or
exhaling, mumbling, interruptions, repetitions, etc.).
Interactive English
Interactive exercises with human-narrated examples of pronunciation plus speech
recognition functionality will help you quickly master the English language. Once
you have studied a topic, you will be offered an exercise to consolidate your
recently acquired knowledge. You will listen to and speak the words and phrases
in English and Russian so that you can develop your skill to seamlessly switch
between both languages.