French Software and CD-ROMS
Berlitz Think & Talk: French
Conversations Around the World: In France
Learn to Speak French 4.0
Pronunciation Tutor 3.0: French
Vocabulary Builder 1.0: French
Who Is Oscar Lake: French
Berlitz Think &
Talk: French
Self-study software and audio CD program based on the world-famous Berlitz
method, a proven immersion technique that teaches practical, usable words
and phrases in record time. This comprehensive French language course develops
speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing skills. With 8 CDs--1 software
disc and 7 audio discs--you will quickly learn to understand over 1000 words.
The program includes 50 lessons based on real-life situations, with extensive
audio of native speakers, advanced record and playback technology that allows
you to compare your pronunciation to that of a native speaker, and a 10,000
word online bilingual dictionary. For Macintosh (Mc) and Windows ® (Ws).
Individual: BtFMc-I $119.00 BtFWs-I $119.00
[LabPack (5+): $82.00 per copy]
Conversations Around The World: In France
Under construction.
Learn to Speak French 4.0
A complete CD-ROM-based software course that emphasizes speaking and listening
skills, but builds reading and writing skills as well. With an easy-to-use
format, and guided by QuickTime® video and audio recordings of native
French speakers, you'll develop conversational French skills in the context
of real-life situations. Extensive video and audio features 11 French speakers
and 60 QuickTime movies within the 30 chapters, each one based on a real-life
situation. Multimedia activities and a flexible program structure allow
a customized study plan. For Macintosh (Mc) and Windows (Ws).
Individual: LsFMc-I $109.00 LsFWs-I $109.00
Site License: LsFMc-S $999.00 LsFWs-S $999.00
Pronunciation Tutor 3.0: French
These disks, containing high-quality digitized sound, cover the basics of
vowel and consonant sounds, words, phrases, and full sentences for the beginner/intermediate
student. Extensive notes and translations are available onscreen. Audio
and video of native speakers will guide you, while the record/playback feature
lets you record your own voice and compare it to those of native speakers.
The many interactive exercises allow you variety as well as the flexibility
to focus on your areas of difficulty. Special features include detailed
animations of the speech process, record/playback technology that helps
improve pronunciation, pronunciation tests to track your progress, and interactive
help and hints that explain the finer points of pronunciation. English translations
can be turned off to improve comprehension. For Macintosh (Mc) and Windows
(Ws).
Individual: PtFMc-I $ 40.00 PtFWs-I $ 40.00
Site License: PtFMc-S $400.00 PtFWs-S $400.00
Vocabulary Builder 1.0: French
A program for the beginner/intermediate level student desgined to improve
French vocabulary and conversation skills. The Vocabulary Builder program
offers greater breadth and depth than other vocabulary products, with more
than 2000 words and photos in 150 subjects rainging from food to family
to finance. A record/playback feature, extensive audio of native speakers,
and five interactive activities improve your language skills, while an online
bilingual dictionary helps you in translations and word searches. Onscreen
foreign or English text can be turned off to build listening and comprhension
skills. In the Windows version, sophisticated speech-recognition technology
will tell you how close you sound to a native speaker. For Macintosh (Mc)
and Windows (Ws).
Individual: VbFMc-I $ 45.00 VbFWs-I $ 45.00
Site License: VbFMc-S $450.00 VbFWs-S $450.00
