Abstract: An apparatus and method for training the sensory perceptual system in a human is provided. The apparatus and method incorporates a number of different programs to be played by the human. The programs artificially process selected portions of language elements, called phonemes, so they will be more easily distinguished by a human, and gradually improves the human's neurological processing of the elements through repetitive stimulation. The programs continually monitor a human's ability to distinguish the processed language elements, and adaptively configures the programs to challenge and reward the human by altering the degree of processing. Rewards are presented to the human when correct selections are made. Surprise rewards are randomly presented to the human when correct selections are made. Surprise rewards are provided randomly to the human to surprise and further reward the human during training.