Talk Now! Learn Dutch - Beginning Level [Old Version]

by EuroTalk

Product Features

• Comprehensive interactive language learning; ideal for beginners
• Easy and hard quizzes, plus a challenging memory game
• Compare yourself with native speakers; monitor progress
• Topics include phrases, food, shopping, telling time, and more
• On-screen help available in over 75 languages; printable dictionary

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000899M9
• Item model number: AMT5008
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 15, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,150 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Here at EuroTalk, we believe there is no such thing as someone who is bad at languages--only someone who hasn't yet discovered the right way to learn. Everybody should learn another language!

Talk Now! is designed for people who want to learn a language quickly. If you don't have time to become fluent, but need the basics in a hurry, Talk Now! is for you. Talk Now! uses games and quizzes as a basis for making the learning process fun and relaxing.

Features:

• Talk Now! is ideal for beginners.
• Comprehensive. Topics include: phrases, first words, food, shopping, countries, colors, telling time, numbers, and human body parts.
• Interactive. Immediate response to every choice you make. Addictive, fun, and easy!
• Compare your pronunciation. Compare yourself with native speakers using the record facility. Microphone required.
• Test your knowledge. Easy and hard quizzes, plus a challenging memory game.
• Monitor your progress. Keep a check on your total score and print your own awards.
• On-screen help. Help available at all times in over 75 languages.
• Print a picture dictionary. Print your own dictionary for a handy reference.

Learn to speak using your own native language!
Most language software sold in the U.S. requires you to first be proficient in English before you can learn another language. Not with EuroTalk software! All on-screen help and menus, words and phrases, quizzes and tests--even the printable dictionary can be changed to the language of your choice!

Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Mandarin, Malay, Manx, Norwegian, Papiamento, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Romanian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Vietnamese, Welsh, Zulu, or any of over 80 different languages!

Product Description

Here at EuroTalk, we believe there is no such thing as someone who is bad at languages--only someone who hasn't yet discovered the right way to learn. Everybody should learn another language! Talk Now! is designed for people who want to learn a language quickly. If you don't have time to become fluent, but need the basics in a hurry, Talk Now! is for you. Talk Now! uses games and quizzes as a basis for making the learning process fun and relaxing. Features: * Talk Now! is ideal for beginners. * Comprehensive. Topics include: phrases, first words, food, shopping, countries, colors, telling time, numbers, and human body parts. * Interactive. Immediate response to every choice you make. Addictive, fun, and easy! * Compare your pronunciation. Compare yourself with native speakers using the record facility. Microphone required. * Test your knowledge. Easy and hard quizzes, plus a challenging memory game. * Monitor your progress. Keep a check on your total score and print your own awards. * On-screen help. Help available at all times in over 75 languages. * Print a picture dictionary. Print your own dictionary for a handy reference.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm already speaking dutch!, January 3, 2005

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Mimi LaMarche "Mimi" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Talk Now! Learn Dutch - Beginning Level [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

The format for this language-learning program is excellent. The biggest problem I found when i tried to teach myself Dutch, was that I had no clue how to pronounce what I was reading. With this program you have 2 native-speakers saying each word (a male and a female), which is enormously helpful in learning the pronunciation. Another great feature is the record button, which allows you to record your own voice, and then instantly compare it to the native speakers. I love this! In fact, my pronunciation was much closer than I imagined it to be. And my boyfriend, who is from the Netherlands, was very impressed with how quickly I was able to pick up so many words and phrases, and say them like a seasoned speaker, and not with a silly accent. There are also quizzes and games, which offer more ways to learn, touching on all aspects of comprehension. I highly recommend this software. Not only was it painless to learn, it was a total blast! Even my 5 year old son loves to use it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Place to start, November 28, 2005

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K. Mentnech (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Talk Now! Learn Dutch - Beginning Level [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

This is a great place to start when learning Dutch. One feature that is very useful: you can have the person repeat the word for you. I do find it a little confusing as there are 2 people who can say a word and sometimes their pronunciations differ. But I do like it.

I really like going back and trying the different games to become familiar with the words.

I have not tried the voice recognition as I do not have a microphone on my computer.

I have improved my memory recall of the proper way to say words in Dutch. For the price, it is a great start.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes learning fun, May 12, 2007

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Donna R. Leune "dleune" (Central TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Talk Now! Learn Dutch - Beginning Level [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I have really enjoyed learning Dutch with this product. No, it isn't going to make you fluent, but it's a great aid in learning vocabulary. I have found it great fun to work with. It may be a bit too simple for some. I have even ordered the next version of it. My Dutch husband thinks it's a great product, also!