TeLL me More for Arabic TeLL me More is Europe's best selling language software, used by major schools, universities and corporations. TeLL me More is a complete learning solution, with 200 hours of material per level, multimedia video and sound, and state-of-the-art speech recognition. TeLL me More Arabic introduces the standard Arabic used in newspapers, television broadcasts and between Arabic speakers of different nationalities. At the same time, an introduction to dialects such as Egyptian, Yemeni, Algerian and Moroccan is also given. The nuances of both the spoken language (comprehension and pronunciation) and the written language (written expression and grammar) are easily mastered using this software.
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TeLL me More is the first language learning method based on the use of speech recognition technology. This collection of CD-ROMs is geared not only towards learning Modern Standard Arabic, but also introduces different Arabic dialects. The nuances of both the spoken language (comprehension and pronunciation) and the written language (written expression and grammar) are easily mastered using this software. TeLL me More Arabic introduces the standard Arabic used in newspapers, television broadcasts and between Arabic speakers of different nationalities. At the same time, an introduction to dialects such as Egyptian, Yemeni, Algerian and Moroccan is also given. TeLL me More Arabic also offers a writing workbook designed to help students grasp the basics of the Arabic script.
TeLL me More Arabic is divided into four levels, and includes 800 hours of learning and 5,000 exercises broken down into 21 different types of activities. Two packages are available for the beginning and intermediate student: The Complete Beginner/Beginner package allows you to acquire the basics of Arabic and make yourself understood in everyday situations, while the Intermediate/Advanced package reviews and expands upon your knowledge of basic Arabic and helps you to achieve a conversational level of practice. Each package includes one Installation CD-ROM, two Lesson CD-ROMs, a writing workbook and a headset.
Features
Interactive Dialogues and Cultural Videos Use your computer to practice speaking in an interactive manner and to perfect your pronunciation, with over 2,200 sentences and 30,000 words related to themes taken from daily life. The dialogues are designed to help students expand their knowledge with regard to different Arab cultures while simultaneously strengthening their vocabulary skills.
More than 5,000 exercises Enhance your learning with 11 different types of written and oral activities: Word Association, Picture/Word Association, The Right Word, Word Order, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Mystery Phrase, Dictation, Grammar Practice, Crossword Puzzles, Sentence Practice, Phonetics Exercises.
Grammar and Vocabulary Consult 200 key grammar and conjugation points presented in a clear and concise manner. Enrich your vocabulary with an audio glossary containing more than 4,300 words.
Two distinct lesson modes provide a simple learning method for everyone: The Free-To-Roam Mode allows you to select the activities and exercises of your choice, giving you the freedom to create your own lessons. The Guided Mode offers a predefined lesson plan. You can follow your progress using the Progress Chart.
Learn more about Arabic and Arab culture Numerous dialogues and videos make learning easier and more enjoyable. The cultural diversity of the Arabic-speaking world is illustrated using situations taken from traditional and everyday life.
Speech Recognition Using speech recognition technology, TeLL me More is able to recognize what you say, evaluate your pronunciation and correct your mistakes. With the help of the voice graph and pitch curve, you can improve your pronunciation and intonation. Phonetic exercises and 3D animations will also facilitate learning the correct pronunciation of the 29 Arabic phonemes, including Hamza, Baa' and Waaw.
Automatic Detection of Pronunciation Errors TeLL me More points out pronunciation errors within a sentence thanks to its exclusive S.E.T.S.® (Spoken Error Tracking System).
MPEG Videos Improve your listening comprehension and knowledge of Arab culture with full-screen MPEG videos covering a wide variety of topics, excerpted from documentaries.
Awards
TeLL me More is the method of reference for language teaching and learning and has earned numerous international recognitions from the educational and computer community including the Recognized Pedagogical Interest citation (French National Education Ministry), Giga-Maus (German Parents for Family Magazine), Special Prize of the Jury (EuroPrix of the EU), Digita Prize, EMMA Award, 2001 IST Prize, MIM Golden CD-ROM Prize, Comenius Medaille, and the Excell d'or 2000. The latest version has already received the EDDIE Award for 2003.
Minimum configuration: PC or compatible: Pentium 333MHz or equivalent, Windows XP Home Edition, XP Professional, 2000 or 2003 (with Arabic language support), 128MB RAM, 70MB available on hard disk, 8X CD-ROM drive, 800x600, 65,536-color graphics card (16 bit), 16-bit Windows-compatible sound card, microphone and speakers or headset.
Recommended configuration: PC or compatible: Pentium 650MHz or equivalent, Windows XP Home Edition, XP Professional, 2000 or 2003 (with Arabic language support), 256MB RAM, 140MB available on hard disk, 24x CD-ROM drive, 1024x768, 16 million-color graphics card (24 bit), 16-bit Windows-compatible sound card, microphone and speakers or headset.