Rosetta Stone 、Learn to Speak English和 Tell Me More 都属于浸入式(immersion)英语学习软件。
个人感觉Learn to Speak English需要的水平介于Rosetta stone 和 Tell me more 之间。
Learn to Speak English同样适合0基础的学习者,不过它一开始就接近正常语速,一定要坚持哦。所以它叫Learn to Speak English 嘛:-)。
从教学量来说,它肯定比不上Tell me more。从售价也可以看出来,它的售价只有Tell me more的10分之一。不过对初学者来说可能这个更适合一些。用Tell me more如果碰到生词,还要最小化后去查字典,金山词霸没法对Tell me more屏幕取词。Learn to Speak English就不一样了,装一个谷歌金山词霸(免费的),打开屏幕取词,你的鼠标指到哪里,就翻译到哪里(软件界面的词不能翻译)。很多时候词霸的弹出翻译框会带给你困扰,因为默认状态它是跟随鼠标弹出的。不知道你注意到弹出框的关闭键(X)左边的图标没有,那是一颗图钉。你钉下这颗图钉过后,弹出框就被固定了,现在你可以拖动它到你希望的位置。
需要注意的是,请不要依赖词霸,它对一个用浸入式(immersion)英语学习软件人来说只起到提示的作用。是名词就去想这个名词的图像,是动词就去想这个动作,等等。总之忘掉母语吧。
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以下介绍拷贝自 《学说英语》(Learn To Speak English v9.0)[ISO] ,向lslps表示不好意思了。
学习英语,有四件事我们必须达成:
1、学会英语文法
2、牢记英语词汇
3、能够听懂并了解英语
4、当你说英语时,别人也能听得懂
Learn To Speak English 正是为完成以上四点而设计的,不同于其他大多数语言学习程式,Learn To Speak English 能够帮助你记住更多的词汇,通过循序渐进的学习过程,逐渐增加你的词汇量并熟悉文法规则,最后,使用语音识别技术,将可以测试你的英语会话熟练程度及对英语的理解能力。
Learn To Speak English 是一套优秀的英语学习教程,包括词汇、文法和会话(口语以及书面用语)等课程,并且在每一类课程中都有提供一些各种类型的练习。
Trying to learn English? Our Learn to Speak English software is an expansive language program that uses a wealth of instructional techniques to help you learn English. It includes lessons in vocabulary, grammar, and conversation (both verbal and written), and provides plenty of practice, drill and review in each of these areas.
Unlike most language software programs, Learn to Speak English attempts to teach the language from the ground up. It not only immerses the user in the language, but it provides extensive grammar lessons as well. The program is divided into 10 units and 30 chapters. Each chapter contains a vocabulary list, story, dialogue, grammar topic, conversation lab, and exercises. Also included are fun games to break the monotony while strengthening and reinforcing learning. Speech recognition technology allows users to test their knowledge and perfect their accents with immediate feedback from the computer.
Included with the Learn to Speak English CD-ROM is a 115-page workbook for practicing away from the computer.
What is the Best Way to Learn English?
In order to truly learn English, four things must be accomplished:
1. Learn English grammar
2. Learn English vocabulary
3. Be able to listen to and comprehend the English language
4. To be understood by others when you speak English
Learn to Speak English is designed with these four things in mind. Unlike many other language software programs, Learn to Speak English does much more than help you memorize words. Using a step-by-step process, you learn both vocabulary and grammar rules. Then, using the speech recognition technology, you can test your proficiency in speaking and understanding English.
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官方链接:http://www.elanguage.com/learn-english.asp
官方介绍:
Learn to Speak™
English Deluxe
The Complete
Language Learning System
Version 10 - Just Released!
New Features
* Improved user interface
* All new Media Center
* 5 new language workshops: conversation, pronunciation, simulations, vocabulary and grammar
* Custom lesson planning
* Interactive vocabulary games
* Enhanced speech analysis tools
* Improved scoring and program tracking
* Additional Online Content
* Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Learn English Fast
Learn to Speak is simply the fastest and most effective way to go from novice level to language mastery. It was designed by university language professors who combined state-of-the-art learning theory with proven classroom practices to create the Flexible Immersion System. Move easily from learning useful words and phrases to exploring scenario-based conversations. Then polish your new skills with advanced speech recognition and analysis tools. The result is a rapid language-learning approach that is used by millions of people around the world.
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FLEXIBLE IMMERSION SYSTEM™
Exclusive to Learn to Speak, the Flexible Immersion System lets you choose the learning path that matches your individual learning style. Our unique method gives you the real-world context and support to make immersion truly work. Converse with native speakers using our engaging interactive videos and speech recognition tools. The proven and effective lesson design also gives you the grammar and vocabulary foundation you’ll need to achieve conversational fluency.
这个交互式练习很有意思,你可以有不同的答案。
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2009-08-07 19:33
上传了Audio CD和练习册。
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2009-08-08 01:08
workbook包含在安装镜像中,单独发布是为了让大家对内容有一个了解。
完全安装图示: