Abstract: It can be difficult for a language learner to learn how to type. One technique for learning a language uses pictogram alongside spelled words. A system and method are presented in which a user can type while toggling between spelled words and pictograms. A table of a number of words and their corresponding pictograms are programmed into a typing system. When a user types a word found in the table, the words appears highlighted. The user can switch between the spelled word and the pictogram by selecting the word or pictogram within a single display area. Alternative embodiments include a keyboard for typing and a scrollbar where a user can select pictograms.

Abstract: A novel keyboard made up vowel daisies is used to learn to read, write and spell in English. A story is presented in which a specific set of words that can be generated emphasized. Upon hearing the story, a user enters a response which is received by the device when the specific word is highlighted in the story. A letter configuration, such as a hexagonal ring of letters corresponding to the specific word is displayed on the device. A phonic data relating to a letter in the specific word is manifested at the same time as another characteristic or attribute of the letter, specifically the shape of the letter, is also displayed or manifested to the user. These are done concurrently with displaying the letter configuration that corresponds to the word, wherein the letters are all in the same daisy array.