Abstract: A method is disclosed for automatically gathering information from an individual and using the information to model that individual's learning style. The method is preferably embodied in a programmable computer having a display, a processor, a variety of output devices and a variety of input devices. The display and the output devices communicate inquiries to the individual in a variety of forms, including both visual communications and non-visual communications, and the individual may select whether he/she prefers to receive communications in a visual or non-visual format. The input devices receive the individual's responses to the inquiries via a variety of media, including keyboards, point-and-click devices or speech recognition devices, and the individual may select any of the available media to input his/her responses.

Abstract: A system and method for multimodal interactive speech training include selecting a modality (10) corresponding to various sensory stimuli to present non-native vocabulary elements (12) to an individual to train the individual to immediately respond (16) to a presented word, situation, or data without performing a time-consuming literal translation or other complex cognitive process. The system and method include speech synthesis, speech recognition, and visual representations of non-native vocabulary elements to promote rapid comprehension through neuro-linguistic programming of the individual.