Learn To Speak French Version 8.1

by RiverDeep

Product Features

• Master French by learning in a setting that's friendly, flexible and fun
• Watch cultural movies and see how people speak the language to each other -- then join in & be part of the conversation
• Speech Recognition and Simulation technologies help develop the skills needed to communicate withnative French speakers
• Fun games and activities improve grammar and build a full French vocabulary
• Progress reports track how well you're doing and show you the areas where you need more work

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008NJEG
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 7, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,609 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #51 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > French
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Learn to Speak is your complete interactive foreign language learning solution. Learn to Speak offers you a complete, in-depth learning system to achieve all-around French fluency. Unique real-world conversation simulations, speech recognition, and record/playback enhance your learning experience as you converse and compare your pronunciation to native speakers.

Features:

Four complete courses cover 100 exercises, including:

• Pronunciation
• Vocabulary
• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
• Grammar

Special Features:

• Advanced speech recognition
• Voice recording and playback
• Talking dictionary
• Cultural movies
• Specialized Internet lessons

Learn to Speak French features the Personalized Learning System, a dynamic technology that you customize to your study needs, skill level, and time constraints.

Personalized Learning System (PLS) offers:

• Pre-assessment test: determines current skill level, from Beginner through Advanced, and recommends the best place to begin learning.
• Subject-specific study topics: study the topics that match your personal interests, such as basics, travel, business, and everyday.

Online access provides in-depth "real world" learning experiences:

• Interactive lessons: gain access to ever-changing lessons and content covering hard-to-find topics and real-life situations.
• Personal tutor: offers help and answers to specific questions.

Product Description

Develop the French skills you need to go from basic speech to complex conversations!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bonjour - Comme ci comme ça, July 24, 2006

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Zipprorah Robinson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn To Speak French Version 8.1 (CD-ROM)

I love this. After the pretests it started me off with things that beginners should know when speaking. It gets you speaking right away. The workbook is good, too. They have an audio cd that I've been listening to while cleaning. So you get to learn to listen read and talk first. And then you learn how to write. I've been messing with this thing everyday. I love it!!! Can't wait to get into a real class and talk with real people. I'll be ahead this time.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great program!, August 31, 2006

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Paul A. Prelle - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn To Speak French Version 8.1 (CD-ROM)

My wife and I are trying to learn French fast and this program is making that happen. It is done in an interesting and fun way that keeps your attention. It does not waste a lot of time boring you with details, but gets into conversations fast.

1.0 out of 5 stars Won't Run on Win XP, March 25, 2010

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B. C. Murray "Murray On Travel" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn To Speak French Version 8.1 (CD-ROM)

I had problems getting this to run on my Win XP machine. Contacted support they said "Please note, version 8.1 is over 10 years old and has trouble running on XP (it will not run on Vista)". They then offered me a 10$ discount toward the purchase of the $49.95 Version 10 available on their website.