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Reading-based language study, with windows that open up to offer vocabulary, grammar, and usage help on the word, sentence, or text level in Spanish. The latest edition, on CD-ROM, includes video clips, a talking dictionary, extensive grammar reference, vocabulary games, and pronunciation help that offers voice recording with (modestly helpful) waveforms. Especially good for those who have some English and want to maintain a reading knowledge of the language. The publisher now offers an Educator's Edition with classroom management tools. (DH)
CD-ROM version of a text by the same name. Point and click operation, with no writing required. Uses graphics, animation, and voice recording and playback. Includes student tracking software. Approved by the California Instructional Technology Clearinghouse.
Large-scale, CD-ROM-based systematic vocabulary improvement drill with sound. Designed for native speaking adults who read at the 0-4th grade level. Students see the words on the monitor, hear them pronounced correctly, say and record the words, and listen to both pronunciations for comparison. 87 lessons are divided into five 'breaks.' Each break is self-contained, contains up to 700 words, and teaches a unique set of reading skills. An Instructor's Resource Guide contains installation and operating instructions, strategies for teaching the adult learner, and a placement test.
Over a dozen years ago, Douglas Adams wrote a book about the world being demolished. Adams traveled around the world, visiting endangered species. This two CD-ROM set is the detailed record of Adams' trek with pictures and narration by Adams.
Dozens of lesson plans & activities in PDF format, most between 40 and 60 minutes in length. For a variety of skill areas and for three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
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.
CD-ROM based programs that use sound, graphics, and text starring the comic book characters of Asterix the Gaul and his son. Students can monitor their progress with an animated quiz. Voice recording. Several different stories are available.
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.
Students go through this questionnaire to analyze their learning styles. The program offers suggestions to enhance studying based on the learner's profile. The profiles for whole class can be stored, so that comparisons of an individual to the teacher or to the class can be printed. Windows and Mac versions have a new interface. Includes spoken questions in both English and Spanish.
Full-bodied authoring system to create web-based tutorials and courses. Assists in the integration of Flash animation, video, audio, and Java applets, as well as text. Tests can also be created. The results (text, Word document, PDF, HTML, XML, SCORM) can be exported directly to a number of learning management systems, including WebCT, Moodle, and others. LERSUS does not require experience in programming.
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.
Reading skills in an adventure format. Hybrid Win/Mac CD-ROM or on disks by platform. Designed for native speakers. The CALL Interest Section had some problems with installing the CD-ROM at TESOL- not enough system resources.
Vocabulary and pronunciation skill building with over 2200 words, speech recognition, learning games and activities. Requires a CD-ROM drive.
Complete grammar of English written in intermediate level English. Can be used independently or in conjunction with The Sentence Transformer. You can copy, use and distribute this guide in any way you like. Supplied in the format of a Windows help file. Runs on Win 3.1 or later (including Win 95). Mouse recommended. Freeware; the complete program can be downloaded from: http://www.classicweb.com/usr/jseng/sean/ls_home.htm
Concordancing for Windows. Supports most European languages, unlimited texts, KWIC display, extended search patterns, frequency display, and user-defined categories. Has a customisable interface, full on-line help, easy 'Step-by-step' guides to using the program, built-in word processor, activities guide, and simple corpus management. Comes with texts. Easy to install and use. Will link to the Lingua Systems Tag Editor for tagged texts. More information is available from http://www1.btwebworld.com/LinguaSy
This two-level, four CD-ROM set accompanies a book and audio cassette. Materials are designed for beginning and intermediate ESL students, and could be used for remedial work for upper level students. Could be used from elementary through higher education. Ability to record student and play back model and student. Choice of British or American English accent. Each level can be purchased separately for $40, or both for $55.
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.
LDAE has over 38,000 definitions, which have been especially written for an ESL audience. The program is well designed, the screens are clear and easy to use, and the program can be used inside other applications. Incorporating all the features of the Longman Dictionary, it is also useful as a grammar learning tool--a study notes option let students review or clarify basic grammar and usage concepts. The Macintosh version of LDAE makes use of Apple's PlainTalk Text-to-Speech software.
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
Based on Robert O'Neill's books of the same name, geared to false beginners. Each of the 2 CD-ROMs presents 39 recorded dialogues and texts taken from the student book. Learners can choose to see translations of part of the dialogue in French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Learners can listen and record their part of a dialogue sentence by sentence or as a whole. Dialogues include survival skills such as giving personal information, times and numbers, introducing oneself, checking into a hotel, and interview questions and answers.
This CD-ROM-based multimedia dictionary includes sound, graphic images, and video with text. Has grammar and pronunciation components as searchable indexes as well as built into the dictionary. Since it runs under Windows on the PC, it is possible to have the dictionary and a word-processor open at the same time, but only on computers with a lot of memory. Requires System 7 and a 68040 or better processor on the Macintosh.
BBC English's mystery is presented on CD-ROM in MPEG full-motion video, supported by a variety of practice exercises. The focus is on listening comprehension for basic level students. Students may interrupt at any time to repeat a sentence, record their voices, hear a spoken translation, see written text, or consult a glossary. Provides 80-100 hours of home or classroom study. A textbook, student workbook, and teacher's guide are available. Networkable.
High-end test generation software that offers a variety of scoring and test options and will produce multiple versions from a single test bank. Offers word processor text editing with rulers and tabs. Selects questions individually or randomly by objective or key word category. Scrambles both items and choices. Supports graphics and QuickTime movies. Includes built-in spelling checker. The Professional Edition is $500 and adds question bank password protection, question linking, global data changing, extended selection capabilities, mastery specifications, and various print options. The Scoring Edition for $900 adds an optical mark reader interface for automatic scoring and more detailed item and test analysis options.
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