Spanish Software and CD-ROMS
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Berlitz Think & Talk: Spanish
Conversations Around the World: In Spain
Learn to Speak Spanish 5.0
Pronunciation Tutor 3.0: Spanish
Vocabulary Builder 1.0: Spanish
VideoPasaporte Español
Berlitz Think & Talk: Spanish
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, 8 CD Spanish language course
develops speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing skills. 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: BtSMc-I $119.00 BtSWs-I $119.00
[LabPack (5+): $82.00 per copy]
Conversations Around the World: In Spain
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Learn to Speak Spanish 5.0
Learn to Speak Spanish, on 2 full CD-ROMs is flexible, convenient,
and easy to use. Its innovative teaching methodology combines both context-
and grammar-driven approaches. As you progress through 30 chapters on screen
and in the 350-page textbook, you buuild a strong foundation in speaking,
understanding, reading, and writing Spanish. One full hour of original movies
shows and describes the history and culture of Mexico, while real-lfie situations
prepare you for everday conversations with Spanish speakers. The advanced
record/playback technology improves your pronunciation by allowing you to
record, replay, and compare your voice to a native speaker's. Multimedia
activities and a flexible program structure allow a customized study plan.
For Macintosh (Mc) and Windows (Ws).
Individual: LsSMc-I $109.00 LsSWs-I $109.00
Site License: LsSMc-S $999.00 LsSWs-S $999.00
Pronunciation Tutor 3.0: Spanish
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: PtSMc-I $ 40.00 PtSWs-I $ 40.00
Site License: PtSMc-S $400.00 PtSWs-S $400.00
Vocabulary Builder 1.0: Spanish
A program for the beginner/intermediate level student desgined to improve
Spanish 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: VbSMc-I $ 45.00 VbSWs-I $ 45.00
Site License: VbSMc-S $450.00 VbSWs-S $450.00
VideoPasaporte Español
Filmed entirely on location in Madrid and Barcelona, this sixty-minute
video program, complete with audio and print components, features authentic
language in everyday situations and is suitable for any level Spanish class.
VideoPasaporte Español is ideal for stimulating conversation
and developing communicative skills as Spanish speakers from the entire
Hispanic world--all on scene in Spain--make the sights, sounds, and language
of Spain and the Americas come alive. Fifteen units give students the listening
and speaking practice they need in essential daily topics, such as greeting
people, ordering drinks and snacks, giving information and directions, expressing
likes and dislikes, describing the weather, stating intentions, shopping,
making travel arrangements, and much more. The complete VideoPasaporte
Español package includes the video, an audiocassette of the video
sound track, an Instructor's Manual, and a Resource and Activity
Book for additional listening, speaking, and writing practice based
on the video units. For VHS
Order Number: 247478X $173.25