I Can Speak French (Jewel Case)

by Transparent Language, Inc.

Product Features

• French language learning software
• 15 French lessons, plus fun flash-card program
• Participate in real conversations
• Understand grammar and learn thousands of new words
• Ideal for school, business, travel, or simply personal interest

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008WQ2D
• Item model number: 744573052102
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,782 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #92 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > French
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Learning French has never been this easy! I Can Speak French combines the best of traditional lessons-based learning with the powerful features of Transparent Language's leading language-learning technology. The structured nature of the lessons allows you to build language skills progressively. At the same time, an array of multimedia language-learning games and tools allow you to learn a foreign language easily and more effectively than ever before. I Can Speak French starts with the absolute basics of the language. By the end of the 15th lesson, you are able to communicate at an intermediate level using a wide range of vocabulary. Tips and suggestions throughout the program provide a clear understanding of the language and direct you to activities designed to maximize your learning. It's like having a language teacher right there. You will be amazed at how quickly you are able to understand and communicate in French.

You'll notice immediate progress as your ability to understand and use French grows from lesson to lesson. You'll participate in real conversations, understand grammar, and learn thousands of new words. After finishing I Can Speak French, you will be able to communicate at an intermediate level using a wide range of vocabulary.

Features and Benefits:

• 15 easy-to-understand lessons created by educators to introduce the language in straightforward sections that build on what you have already learned.
• Video tutor: an English introduction to each lesson so you can concentrate on the objectives.
• Interactive electronic flashcards: each lesson has two "stacks" of electronic flashcards for learning new vocabulary and verb conjugations effectively.
• Online quizzes monitor your improvement as you progress through the lessons.
• Native-speaker sound for every word and phrase: you hear correct pronunciation from the very start.
• SlowSound lets learners develop listening skills.
• Record and compare your voice to the native speaker to learn proper pronunciation and intonation.
• Conversation practice lets you master listening and speaking skills by participating in interactive dialogs.
• Interactive games like Vocabulous!, Unscramble, Plug-n-Play, and crosswords help you build vocabulary and grammar skills while having fun.
• Listen-and-speak activities like word and sentence pronunciation and word dictation help you improve pronunciation with comprehension.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS, June 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: I Can Speak French (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

This program deserves 5 stars, it is really good. When I started it up my learning experience just took off. I started with the French Alphabet and then moved on to the other lessons (15 total) which were all quite good and informative. In between lessons I practiced by playing several games and using the flashcard program which all helped me to learn a lot. My advice is to use this program to learn French because it works really well.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Program BUT could be a bit more user friendly, April 24, 2004

By 

KD Allen "me" (SRQ, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: I Can Speak French (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

Okay, I've been trying a lot of French programs lately, and I have to admit, this one (probably) has the best programs and resources. HOWEVER, it is not user friendly--it has a bunch of inexplicable little icons scattered here, there, and everywhere--and unless you go into the "user's manual" and print it out like a handbook, you are going to be stuck and unable to explore all the possibilities this program might offer. Unlike Learn & Speak French, which is so intuitively designed that a child can operate it and proceed without much instruction, this program, however well-organized, is NOT for those souls who prefer to skip over instructions and therefore waste several frustrating hours trying to figure things out on their own. IF you print out the manual, or at least the pages to those sections you are utilizing, you will be pleased. The flashcards are fantastic and speech recognition and interactivity is superb. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Deal, July 8, 2003

By 

Walter Hughs (Baton Rogue, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Can Speak French (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

I Can Speak French is the ideal program for beginner level French. It contains 15 useful and superb lessons that are designed to build your French skills quickly. MY favorite feature is the flashcard program which is quite good for building your vocabulary up quickly. It also teaches you the French alphabet and French grammar. For $...this product can't be beaten and I am amazed that it is so inexpensive. Don't be afraid to buy this, in my opinion I really see no reason why anyone would be disapointed with this.