This is a comprehensive program that combines extensive management tools with step-by-step instruction and practice in a variety of areas, including reading, writing, grammar, listening, science, and social studies. Additional third-party software can be added to the management system, which allows teachers to set sequences of recommended lessons and track learner progress. Without the management system, moving from one unit to another is quite awkward. The screens are very basic and somewhat repetitive; students accustomed to a multimedia presentation in interactive programs may be disappointed. Programs cost $150 per title, with 68 titles available. A demo of this program is on the TESOL/CELIA CD-ROM. (Healey)
A series of 24 CD-ROMs provide a variety of language activities. Includes an English-Chinese dictionary.
Can be used in conjunction with the Business Challenges Course Book or independently. Soap opera style video clips about a proposed merger between a British and a Japanese company form the core of the program. The video clips serve as a basis of interactions with language, including cloze exercises, sentence jumbles and other point-and-click activities. Onscreen instructions are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Italian. British English. Two levels, sold separately.
Multimedia CD-ROM with 80 hours of instruction, designed to improve business communication skills for low-intermediate to intermediate-level adult learners. There are five modules, each with three units, plus a pre- and a post-test. Introductions, basic explanations, telephoning, and writing email messages and memos are among the topics. The program includes video and audio clips and animated grammar explanations. Teachers' guides are available at the product website, http://longman.com/ae/multimedia/programs/BC.htm.
Business English vocabulary and speaking practice with a range of exercises.
This CD-ROM-based program uses text, graphics, and audio to help learners prepare for the written and oral portions of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Citizenship Test. Students learn about US history and government in preparation for the test. They can listen to questions and record their answers for later review. Quizzes are included so students can check their understanding. The program requires a sound card, microphone, and headset. Lab pack of 5 is $590, of 10 is $885; a network version is $1180. A demo is on the TESOL/CELIA CD-ROM.
A comprehensive, network-based management program that includes a range of software by grade level. Not designed specifically for ESL. Pricing depends on the number of stations on the network and extent of the software purchased. Basic packages start around $20,000.
E-Blocks is an interactive learning table -a portable panel that connects to a computer. Children place blocks on touch-sensitive locations in response to stimuli and questions presented on the computer screen. The program includes pictures, music, animation, and games and is designed for young children.
This is a suite of programs that incorporate video, animation, audio, and text to present information and build skills in vocabulary, grammar, writing, and oral skills for high school and adult learners. A record and playback option is also included. True beginners would use Basics to build literacy skills; Intro for beginning and low-intermediate learners; Middle Mastery for intermediate to advanced; Senior Mastery for English for Academic Purposes for advanced learners; and Master Pronunciation for pronunciation work at any level. ELLIS Placement provides initial testing, and Instructor Utilities is the on-line student tracking system.
This set of CD-ROMs combines high-quality graphics, digital sound and voice recording, video, animation, text, and interactive point-and-click screen controls. Within its five volumes is information useful for entry-level employees up to the most experienced executive. The CD-ROMs cover Airports and Transportation, Hotels, Restaurants, and Hospitality, Office and Social Skills, Business meetings and Discussions, and Contracts and Negotiations.
Three levels: Kids Essentials uses songs, exercises, games, and native-language support for instruction to combine basic vocabulary development with beginning reading instruction for beginning literacy. Kids Levels 1 and 2 for beginner and low intermediate learners include video as part of tutorials for integrated skills, as well as native-language support for instruction, games, songs, exercises, and other skills practice.
DVD-based series of adventure stories, chants, songs, and texts that introduce children to the sounds of letters, letter combinations, and the creation of words from these sounds (phonics). Record and playback options, as well as record-keeping.
Developed by Berlitz and EduSoft, this multimedia program offers materials and activities for reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar skills. It also allows teachers to easily develop their own lessons. In addition to prepared lessons, students may work in specific areas such as language (grammar), listening (using video clips), speaking (creating part of a dialogue), and adventures (following clues). There are 12 CD-ROM disks (Let's Start, 3 Basic, 3 Intermediate, 4 Advanced, and 1 Executive) that are consistent in format and include pre and post tests. Includes a management system. There are testing options throughout the program and a review module in the Advanced disks. Individual levels can be purchased separately and cost between $85 and $370.
This vocabulary-centered language teaching system offers students opportunities for listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Offers extensive practice in a variety of modes. Requires a CD-ROM drive, videodisc with barcode reader, computer with hard drive, and either the Macintosh's built-in speech capability or a sound card. It comes with extensive teacher's guides, including a videotape showing how to apply the material, lesson plans, and complete scripts of what is on the videodiscs. Installation is part of the package when a network version is purchased. Price ranges from $5,000 - $11,000 depending upon the system configuration and the number of users.
Five CDs accompany this free online multimedia course at www.myefa.org, created as part of the US government-funded Cyberstep Project.
Six CD-set includes English For Kids (pronunciation). English Practice Combo (vocabulary, listening, grammar, spelling). My First Incredible Amazing Dictionary, and PDF-formatted Printing Workbook, Cursive Writing Workbook, and Creative Writing Workbook. Customized versions are available for speakers of French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, German, Chinese, Hindi, Portuguese, and Russian. See a review at http://calico.org/CALICO_Review/review/engkids00.htm.
Includes grammar, reading, writing, and listening Learning English workbooks (PDF format); ESL PRO, a pronunciation drill and practice program; and the 1000 Key English Words and Idioms guide.
Multimedia CD-ROM-based exercises for beginning to low-intermediate learners. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and speaking exercises; record-keeping.
Conversational English through multimedia activities. Practice in grammar, speaking, listening, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Has speech recognition (DragonSpeech). Comes with a microphone and a tape.
This multimedia package incorporates textbooks, videodiscs, and CD-ROM and disk-based software. The package comes with Family Album, USA and Language Dynamics on videodisc, Ellis Master Pronunciation (see below) and Transparent Language on CD-ROM, as well as other ESL software on disk. The program also comes with a placement test and detailed record-keeping, including information about the specific lesson objectives that the student needs or has mastered. The company will tailor the software it includes to fit the purchaser, but there is a focus on English for Business. Includes over 32 CD-ROMs.
CD-ROM-based focus on communication skills, using text, sound, video, and graphics. Topics include business travel, company management, recruitment and advertising. In addition to the course materials, there are 4 video clips with study activities. Students can also record and playback. Includes a glossary, grammar book, cultural notes, crossword puzzles, and a variety of exercises. Works well as a continuation of Business to Go.
The CD-ROM-based Express Course is designed to develop effective communication skills through self-study. The program consists of 20 self-contained units and highlights either a topic, a communication skill, or specific words typical of the language and culture. Contextual language usage, combined with grammar explanation and culture notes, provides a sound basis for the learner. Unit and course tests measure progress. In addition to unit activities, the program includes five culture oriented video clips with study exercises.
Based on Judy Garton-Sprenger and Simon Greenall's course, Flying Colours, this Windows CD-ROM offers sound, video, multiple choice, matching, voice recording, and a variety of text reconstruction exercises. British English in the sound and the authentic texts chosen for inclusion.
A free, downloadable English tutorial application (English Pro Web Edition) that takes a phonetic approach to learning English is available from this Internet site. Also on the site are a chat and message board and a series of interactive games to improve vocabulary, listening, grammar, and spelling.
Getting Into Business takes the learner to the United States and into a large company. Learners improve their comprehension in a variety of professional situations, work on their pronunciation and also learn about the importance of body language.
A CD-ROM-based course designed for native speakers of Spanish that includes video and audio recordings, exercises, games, and a 350-page textbook to help learners improve listening comprehension, grammar, and writing skills. Like in its English-based counterpart, Learn to Speak English, each lesson begins with a setting and a dialog. The settings follow a visitor to the U.S. through customs, getting a hotel, exchanging money, to furnishing an apartment and shopping for food. The students can expand their study of the language presented in the settings and dialogs through the use of cultural notes, vocabulary study (hear the word, definitions, notes about usage), grammar notes, exercises (fill in the blank, sentence writing, scrambled sentences, listening dictation), pronunciation work (listen to the model pronunciation, record voice and play back), and a test of both grammatical and functional language knowledge. The Windows version uses speech-recognition technology to evaluate pronunciation on a scale of 'Tourist' to 'Native.' QuickTime movies show cultural points of interest in the US. System 7 or higher is required on the Macintosh version.
A set of 12 Heartsoft products, including Billiards 'n' Homonyms (vocabulary game), Bubblegum Machine (sight work with key words), Coin Changer (practice recognizing the value of coins and bills), Electric Math Chalkboard (uncover a picture by answering math questions correctly), Electric Coloring Book (keeps students within the lines), Great American States Race (social studies game about the US), Memory Master (concentration with letters and numbers), Reading Rodeo (literacy game), Sleuth Master (a mastermind game - guess the hidden 4-number code), Spinner's Choice (a version of Wheel of Fortune - guessing words or phrases in categories), Tommy the Time Turtle (practice in telling time), and Word Capture (wordsearch puzzles). The ESL version includes copies of each program in Spanish. Network/site license for $400 lets schools add copies as their needs grow.
Interactive multimedia software for workers in the Hotel Industry who want to improve their English. Go into different hotel departments and learn the language you need to perform your job successfully in English. Watch videos and hear dialogues showing typical hotel situations and interactions. Or, focus on specific language functions to facilitate correct language use and enrich your vocabulary. 5-CD-ROM set; titles can be purchased individually.
Voice-interactive comprehensive programs for low beginning and high beginning students (each level sold separately). Offers reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice in a self-paced curriculum with hundreds of lessons. A teacher's manual is included. Bilingual support is available in Spanish and Haitian-Kreol, priced separately at $85. The low beginning program has 60 hours of phonics work. An unlimited site license for each program costs $5000. Requires Windows 95/98, CD-ROM, sound card, headset with microphone, and 40MB of free space per level on a hard drive; network OK.
Voice-interactive comprehensive programs for low intermediate and high intermediate students (each level sold separately). Offers reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice in a self-paced curriculum with hundreds of lessons. A teacher's manual is included. Bilingual support is available in Spanish and Haitian-Kreol, priced separately at $85. An unlimited site license for each program costs $5000. Requires Windows 95/98, CD-ROM, sound card, headset with microphone, and 40MB of free space per level on a hard drive; network OK.
Interactive language course for Spanish speakers that focuses on conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Has dialogues with multiple responses and story lines, plus linked record/playback and speech recognition. In the self-guided mode learners choose what to do by browsing through the conversations or games. ÒGuided studyÓ maps out the sequence of the course for individuals who prefer a more traditional, structured method of learning. Requires a CD-ROM drive.
Companion to the Interchange series, this CD-ROM offers multimedia exercises. The website at http://www.cup.cam.ac.uk/elt/interchange/ has more activities online.
Two CD-ROMs, each with eight issues (Smoking, Gambling, Discrimination, Growing Old, etc.), each covered at four levels of complexity from Beginner to Advanced. Each issue has a video clip of someone presenting the issue, with the language activities (approx. 18 per issues per level) based on the video clip. CD-ROMs sold separately.
The ELD program consists of eight units, titled: 1) World of Numbers; 2) School Days; 3); Home, Sweet Home; 4) My Family; 5) Me, Myself, and I; 6)What Will I Wear?; 7) Animal Antics; 8) Changing Times. Each of the eight units includes a community exploration, conversation and lesson activity, and a tool-based project. These components provide the beginning student with an opportunity to see and hear conversations and complete activities all in the context of real situations. Each unit comes with black line masters and other materials and ideas. The units themselves are NOT meant to stand alone, i.e. be used without the other materials and off-computer learning. There are four integrated program components included with the product: Story Time, Word Time, Time for Rhymes and Storybook Maker. A detailed Picture Dictionary based on the eight thematic units is included. The CD-ROM version of the Golden Book Encyclopedia is an optional online feature. A complete collection of classroom materials to support language development instruction such as big books, activity sheets, performance assessment ideas and observation sheets is available at an additional cost.
Four CD-ROMs with workbooks. Students are taught basic grammar, reading, listening, and spelling skills in the Learn & Play workbooks, and these skills are then reinforced through interactive English games. The box set includes: Learn & Play Grammar Set, Learn & Play Listening and Spelling Set, Learn & Play Vocabulary Set, and Crosswords & Puzzles CD-ROMs.
A complete CD-ROM-based course that includes video and audio recordings, exercises, games, and a 350-page textbook to help learners improve listening comprehension, grammar, and writing skills. Each lesson begins with a setting and a dialog. The settings follow a visitor to the U.S. through customs, getting a hotel, exchanging money, to furnishing an apartment and shopping for food. The students can expand their study of the language presented in the settings and dialogs through the use of cultural notes, vocabulary study (hear the word, definitions, notes about usage), grammar notes, exercises (fill in the blank, sentence writing, scrambled sentences, listening dictation), pronunciation work (listen to the model pronunciation, record voice and play back), and a test of both grammatical and functional language knowledge. The Windows version uses speech-recognition technology to evaluate pronunciation on a scale of 'Tourist' to 'Native.' QuickTime movies show cultural points of interest in the US. System 7 or higher is required on the Macintosh version.
Series of Learning English workbooks covering intermediate grammar, reading, writing and listening. Each workbook includes instruction on the key concepts and practice exercises with answers provided. Also, each workbook is in PDF format offering the student the flexibility to work with it directly on the computer, or print off a portable hardcopy.
A comprehensive ESL program designed for students in grades 4-12 using a theme-based multimedia approach. Each unit introduces vocabulary and tests student comprehension of theme-related information. Students listen to and read conversations between characters, write and practice speaking their own related conversations and complete a variety of other instructional activities including computer-based TPR and task completions. If using an IBM or compatible, this program runs under Windows.
A comprehensive ESL program designed for students in grades 4-12 using a theme-based multimedia approach. Each unit introduces vocabulary and tests student comprehension of theme-related information. Students listen to and read conversations between characters, write and practice speaking their own related conversations and complete a variety of other instructional activities including computer-based TPR and task completions. Themes covered include: shopping, entertainment, banking, asking for directions, and using the library among others.
A series of six programs following a theme-based, integrated approach to ESL. Each program consists of three components--Story Reader, Story Thinker (comprehension questions and activities) and Word Time. The six programs in the series are: Me, Myself and I (new friends and parts of the body); Animal Antics (the world of animals); The Time Shop (seasons and time concepts); World of Numbers (grouping, counting and comparing sets of objects); School Days (people, places, activities and objects found in school); and Home, Sweet Home (things in and around the home). Requires CD-ROM drive. If using an IBM or compatible, this program requires an MPC-compliant machine and runs under Windows.
CD-ROM for business English that makes extensive use of video clips to demonstrate situations. A variety of exercises are available, including multiple choice, gap-filling, matching, and true-false. British and Australian English are prominent.
A six-level, 12 CD-ROM series designed for children ages 4-10 (pre-readers and early readers), adapted from the American English textbook series by Oxford University Press. Songs and music by Carolyn Graham. Animated cats provide guidance throughout. Each lesson builds on the previous ones. Each level contains 8 units with conversation, vocabulary, grammar, and phonics lessons plus songs and a game, following a grammatical syllabus. A teacher's book, other classroom aids, and some bilingual versions are also available. Pricing options include per-student-use cost. Contact the publisher for details.
Based on the classic TPR text, "Live Action English" by Elizabeth Kuizenga Romijn and Contee Seely, this program teaches practical vocabulary in context with video and still photos in 12 sequences of commands. It provides ample verb form practice in 4 essential tenses in context. Innovative interactive TPR exercises include dictations, picture glossary, help, and more. Requires a fairly fast computer of 120 MHz or better.
Video based, integrated-skills program on CD-ROM. Students work with video, audio, animations, and practice activities to develop essential skills. Includes culture notes and native language support for Instructions, The Orientation, Culture Notes, video and audio transcripts, and online Help in nine languages. Each level offers 100 hours of instruction, and is available in both American and British English. Four levels, each sold separately: Beginning to High Intermediate
A variety of CD-ROM-based exercises to improve business English, though many activities would be applicable to general language learners as well. Topics include Business, Communications, Companies, Finance, Import/Export, Industry, Marketing, and Personnel. Activities include Pronunciation, Hangman, Definitions, Word Order, Anagram, Maths, and Identify. British English.
Companion software for the Making Connections textbook series. This series of three CD-ROMs (levels 1, 2, and 3) incorporates listening, note taking, chart building, and lateral thinking skills in high school contexts. Topics are drawn from science, social studies, literature, and math. The programs have recently been adopted by the State of California.
Includes an on-line component designed to encourage students to explore the ancient Mayan ruins. On CD-ROM or on disks. MECC titles are now sold by Learning Company School.
New interface with the most recent version. Four-level listening-based course, each level with two CD-ROMs. Includes speech recognition for answers. Primary focus is on basic language concepts. In each lesson, information is presented in the form of narratives via sound and graphics with text, glossary, speech record, and repetition always available to the student. Follow-up exercises include Questions generated by the student by clicking on icons or words from the lesson; Matrix Game in which the student accrues points for correctly answering questions using vocabulary presented in the lesson; Dictation exercises requiring the student to listen carefully to a series of sentences from the lesson and select words from a list and place them in the gaps in the sentences; Fill-in exercises where missing words are placed in sentences from the lesson. Grammatical and lexical knowledge is reinforced in all games and exercises along with listening comprehension. The program adjusts the level of difficulty of the questions to the student's demonstrated level of proficiency. Suitable to be used as primary course material, supplemental resource, or self-access material in a language lab (index of lessons lends itself well to self-paced instruction). Placement Testing, Mastery Testing and a Records Manager System allow teachers to track an unlimited number of students. Networkable. Pricing options include per-student-use cost. Contact the publisher for details.
Comprehensive system that runs from a local server or over the Internet from the Compass Learning server. Includes extensive record-keeping and curriculum aligned with US government-required standardized testing (NCLB). The program includes a pre-reading progam and covers English structure and function, with opportunities for writing. Audio support is available in English and some languages.
Comprehensive system that runs from a local server or over the Internet from the Compass Learning server. Activities work on reading and language arts comprehension and fluency to prepare students for standardized testing as well as pronunciation. Audio support is available in English and in some additional languages.
A multimedia CD-ROM course for beginning learners of English. Using videos, slide shows, reading texts, practice sentences, and quizzes, QConnect focuses on reading, listening, and speaking skills. Vocabulary topics include cities, food, holidays, legends, nature, buildings, markets, and more. The course also features an Exercise Bar that allows the user to navigate through the program explaining the language skill of each exercise. Features include audio recordings, dictionary, grammar and language use tools (including pronunciation and intonation) and print option. QConnect is offered in a three volume set.
CD-ROMs, readers, audio and video cassettes are part of this comprehensive program for young learners of English. A variety of activities. QKids Kit includes QSteps Kit ($470) and QSurf Kit ($600). QSteps 1 and 2 CD-ROM can be purchased separately from the videos, audio cassettes, teacher's manual, and other Kit components for $140. QSurf 1 and 2 CD-ROM can be purchased separately for $140. Lab, network, and site options are also available.
QSurf is a two-part series and continues where QSteps left off. Learners visit interactive islands filled with listening, speaking, and reading activities. Each activity teaches new vocabulary while reviewing and reinforcing words previously learned in QSteps. Games and songs, combined with original animations and stories, keep young learners engaged and attentive. Each of the islands introduce a different set of vocabulary words; when an island is selected, the "surfer" leads the way to the next destination. CD-ROM.
Integrated skills with a focus on reading and vocabulary strategies including prediction, identifying your reason for reading, skimming, scanning, dictionary work, guessing or ignoring unknown words. Five levels (elementary to advanced). The program uses a variety of text types, both formal and informal. All units include a range of skills activities, such as discussion, listening, and writing. The audio includes a range of accents.
This program is based on spontaneous interviews of people met on the streets of English-speaking towns and cities around the world. They speak naturally in response to questions English learners are likely to ask, such as directions for finding various places. The speakers have a wide variety of regional accents. The lessons are organized by grammatical structures, and include eight types of exercises, some with voice recognition. The program can be configured with menus in French, Spanish, or German. This is an issue for students who do not speak one of those three languages. Perhaps a future version will include an option to configure menus in English. CD-ROM.
Video-based software program that combines interactive video (from Side by Side TV programs), audio, graphics, and text to provide students with exercises and activities. Includes lifeskills and civics exercises, as well. Two-levels; each CD-ROM sold separately.
Formerly known as Triple Play Plus. Features speech recognition technology, which listens to and evaluates a spoken response in exercises. Extensive set of exercises and games to help students practice over 1000 words and phrases. Learners will need some help initially in interpreting the on-screen icons (not all icons are intuitive, especially cross-culturally). Runs under Windows 3.1 or higher from a CD-ROM.
The Steps program is for students who are linguistically more advanced than those who use the Jostens English Language Development program (ELD). It was developed in conjunction with Dade County Schools and the state of Florida. Each unit comes with black line masters and other materials and ideas. The units themselves are NOT meant to stand alone; i.e., they should be used without the other materials and off-computer learning. The Steps Intermediate program has the following units: 1) Who am I?; 2) Home and Family; 3) Healthy Living; 4) Food Time; 5) At Play; 6) At the Mall; 7) Community. The Steps Advanced program includes: 1) Communications; 2) The U.S.; 3) You and Your Environment; 4) Technology: New and Improved; 5) Careers and Contributions.
Introduces young children to the English alphabet, counting, shapes, opposites and colors. Instructions for the six different activity options for each lesson objective can be in either English or Spanish. The lessons can be done either following computer prompts or in a more independent exploration mode. Available on disk or CD-ROM.
This is an extensive program that uses multi-cultural folktales as the basis for a whole language approach. The target audience is K-6, but older children and adults can also enjoy the stories. The CD-ROM has digitized speech and graphics that enhance the computer-based activities designed for classroom use and individualized study. Students can read as they listen to the folktales, work on vocabulary, and do writing tasks (with graphics from the story that they can color in, if they so desire). In addition, it has teacher-led activities using barcode-controlled videodiscs. Extensive teacher's manuals are provided. Installation is included with some network purchases. Price is approximately $6,000 - $12,000 depending upon the system configuration and the number of users.
Multimedia CD-ROM program designed to improve business communication skills for intermediate to advanced learners, with a focus on listening, pronunciation, and reading. Twelve thematic units are grouped into three modules: Making Contact, Handling Information and Reporting. The program also includes a pre- and a post-test. Learners can listen, record, and compare, as well as engage in a variety of other activities. See a review at http://calico.org/CALICO_Review/review/talkbus00.htm. Support documents are available on the publisher's site at http://longman.com/ae/multimedia/programs/TB.htm.
Uses text, audio, video, and speech recognition. Management tools allow teachers to track students' progress and create their own Educational Paths. The entire pedagogical content can also be printed in exercise-book format for use in class. The Cultural Workshop provides cultural information. Help is provided in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch or English. The program is available in 3 levels, which can be purchased separately or together. CD-ROM and network versions available. See a review at http://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/information/tesl-ej/ej29/m3.html.
Set of software tools, technology and support to implement traditional and distance learning. The organization controls and manages all learning with their instructors. Users have access to instructional materials anywhere they have computer access, on-site or off-site. Instructors can be accessed anywhere via Internet or intranet.
Specialized English course for Spanish speaking children based entirely on speech recognition. Offers progressive learning adventures based on age and proficiency level, including more than 1,000 activities, Karaoke and nearly 120 cartoons. Can be purchased for ages 4-7. 7-9. and 9-12 separately or as a bundle with all three. Windows 95/98/NT/2000. CD-ROM.
A collection of freeware, shareware, and publisher demos for ESL. Many small programs on a variety of topics, for a range of levels and skill areas. Individual programs are copiable. CD-ROM.
Children learn reading, writing, speaking and listening skills with this set of materials, including books, other print material, and CD-ROMs. Titles include Pizza, Kites, Raindrops, What Lila Loves, The Ball Game, The Tree House, What's Inside, and several others.
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