Eazyspeak French Levels 1 and 2 (PC & Mac)

by Kutoka US Software

Product Features

• Interactive, immersive, French language learning system
• Combines beginner and intermediate levels in one product
• Teaches 800 vocabulary words; quickly extends conversational skills
• Aimed at school and home learning markets; no grammar or rules to learn
• Complete lessons for improving everyday communication

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0006H1I7Q
• Item model number: 61103
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 1, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,558 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #14 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > French

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

EazySpeak's unique approach to learning takes you to Doki City where you interact in your new language with the humorous Doki characters in scenarios that you would encounter when traveling, such as making introductions, dining in a restaurant, going to the supermarket, and checking into a hotel. With no grammar or rules to learn, users decide on their own path to follow through the software, making learning more enjoyable. The Doki characters familiarize the user with a new language and provide them with the basics for everyday conversations.

Designed like a game, EazySpeak titles are entertaining and compelling. The longer you stay and play, the more you learn. What most of us want when we approach a foreign language is quick results without having to work too hard. These products take the sweat out of learning by increasing both the fun and the intuitive factors. After playing EazySpeak, the basics of communication will be instilled and the learner will have noticed that--even as an adult--language learning can come easily.

Features:

• Great for the home or the classroom
• Two levels included in one product (beginner + intermediate)
• Quickly extends conversational skills
• No lengthy explanations and exercises
• Teaches over 800 words of vocabulary
• Game-like learning system
• Portrayed in a comic cartoon style
• Modern, immersive, interactive, and full of humor
• For ages 12 and up

Product Description

EazySpeak titles take you to Doki city, a cartoon world where you play games to learn how to speak a language. Doki City has shops, hotels and a population of Dokis waiting to talk to you. Go to the restaurant and order dinner or visit the supermarket and you will be learning to speak a new language, just as you would in a foreign country. Linguists call this approach "immersive" and say it is the best way to learn. Eazyspeak French contains both beginner and intermediate levels and is designed to help teenagers and adults develop french skills, through a fun story and educational games.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for whole family!, August 19, 2005

By 

Sienna Harper (Vancouver, British Columbia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eazyspeak French Levels 1 and 2 (PC & Mac) (CD-ROM)

This product totally surpassed my expectations. Originally bought as a gift for my daughter, I ended up using for myself for trips to Montreal and France with my husband. This product is perfect for anyone who wants to learn a language fast. To learn the basics to converse in restaurants, banks, airports, hotels, shopping without sounding like a fool. It didn't waste my time with grammar or things I wouldn't need. It was fun as it uses humourous cartoon characters who at first seemed childish, but then I realized it made for a non-intimidating environment for someone who couldn't remember more than bonjour from high school. As for my daughter, it provided her with much needed comprehension pratise that's not emphasized at schools as much anymore. Very happy with purchase and well worth my money,

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMUSEMENT & SIMPLE, April 21, 2007

By 

Beverly Praiswater - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eazyspeak French Levels 1 and 2 (PC & Mac) (CD-ROM)

After reading the reviews for various French language programs it has become apparent that "one size does NOT fit all"! This is not for those who have studied French in school or had classes in speaking French.

These are quick, fun lessons.....an easy way to pick up French words or phrases if you are visiting France for the first time. It will not necessarily teach you how to say complete sentences or paragraphs. But you will learn basic words to begin your homework and progression to more difficult skills, if you desire. You can make it as repetitive as you want without being bored to death! The lessons are presented in a whimsical way for all ages.

One important note: the disc will need to be updated with free downloads from the Kutoka website to bring your software up-to-date and functioning properly. (Kutoka is the company for EazySpeak). Amusez-vous bien!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning French Can Be Fun, March 15, 2006

By 

Love Learning (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Eazyspeak French Levels 1 and 2 (PC & Mac) (CD-ROM)

My daughters needed to begin learning French quickly because it is a part of the curriculum at their new school. This CD has made the learning process fun for them and me. We all use it and enjoy the activities on it. The girls will play Doki voluntarily when they have free time and love the graphics and occasional silliness of the characters. I bought two different learn to speak French CDs and they have a strong preference for this one.