Tell Me More Italian Version 6

by Auralog

Product Features

• Italian language software with more than 750 hours of learning
• Covers reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and culture
• 3,600 exercises, organized in 35 different types of activities; 3 learning modes
• Speech recognition technology; modern, user-friendly interface
• Contains levels Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• 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: B0002YAZCW
• Item model number: 6-004-123
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,363 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #52 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Italian

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Tell Me More, the world's leading software for language learning, is valued by users and teachers alike for its speech recognition technology and personalized language courses. Tell Me More now counts more than five million satisfied users worldwide. Global leading organizations have placed their trust in Tell Me More, including the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Government, the FBI, the Canadian Federal Government, EDS, BMW, Carnival Cruise Lines, Mercedes, and more.

Used everyday in more than 10,000 academic institutions, this latest version evaluates your progress as you learn, and uses your results to suggest the activities and exercises best suited to your needs, just as a teacher would. The package includes levels Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, and contains 3,600 exercises, organized in 35 different types of activities. All the skills critical to learning Italian are addressed including reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. With more than 750 hours of learning, this is the most extensive offer on the market to help you learn Italian.

To be noticed: not Windows Vista and Windows7 compatible

750 hours of learning, divided into six workshops:

• Lesson workshop organizes activities by topic.
• Cultural workshop helps to improve your knowledge of the countries in which the language is spoken.
• Grammar and vocabulary workshops include sets of exercises linked to grammar rules, verb conjugations, and key vocabulary words (classified by either topic or level).
• Written workshop includes sets of exercises designed to help you improve your written expression.
• Oral workshop contains numerous dialogues and interactive videos focusing on both oral comprehension and expression.

Three alternative learning modes to help personalize your Italian learning:

• The Dynamic mode uses real-time performance analysis to tailor the Italian learning process to your individual needs. Evaluating your progress as you work, it adjusts your activities based on the results of your previous exercises.
• The Guided mode offers a personalized lesson structure based on your own objectives and time constraints.
• The Free-to-Roam mode allows you to select the activities and workshops of your choice, giving you the freedom to create your own Italian lessons.

The latest technology to help you learn Italian:

• State-of-the-art speech recognition technology enables you to evaluate your pronunciation, and automatically detects and corrects your errors (using S.E.T.S. technology).
• 3D animations illustrate the movements of the lips and mouth to help improve your pronunciation.
• A modern, user-friendly interface ensures effortless browsing.
• Two hours of video activities included.

Product Description

TeLL me More® Italian Intelligent Solution language learning software (Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced) 750 hours of Italian learning 3600 exercises and 35 types of activities.System Requirements:PC or Compatible Celeron® 333 MHz or equivalent Windows® 95* 98 NT4* Millenium 2000 XP 64 MB RAM (128 MB for NT4 Millenium 2000 and XP) 70 MB available on hard disk 8X CD-ROM drive or better 16-bit Windows®-compatible sound card 16-bit graphics card (800 x 600 with 65536 colors or higher) headset or speakers and microphone (free headset and microphone is included); Windows® 95 and NT4 require Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4 or more.Format: WIN 9598MENT2000XPVISTA Genre: LANGUAGE UPC: 893416001644 Manufacturer No: 6-004-123

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good program, March 3, 2006

By 

Vincent M. (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tell Me More Italian Version 6 (CD-ROM)

I wanted to learn Italian, as I still have family there and wanted to be able to speak a little when I visit them.
Then, I searched for the best software as I know I wanted to use my computer to learn, as it seemed to me the most promising tool. After reviews on some websites, and asking a free demo CD of TeLL me More Italian to their toll free number, comparing it to others, I decided to buy TeLL me More. I found that this software is really helping me, even beyond my expectations...
I am really enjoying learning Italian, which is surprising as it has been so long I am done with school...There are a lot of different activities and basically everything you need to learn Italian. I like the immersion method as it reminded me my visit to Italy about 10 years ago: at first, you listen to words, sentences, look at the translations, to memorize them, and then you can actually speak.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect way to learn Italian, February 15, 2006

By 

Paul Bianco - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tell Me More Italian Version 6 (CD-ROM)

I was amazed by the quality of that software. I had doubts about learning a language with a software after taking a look at Rosetta Stone, which has no grammar, and is very repetitive with these 4 pictures, as well as other programs I bought at my local store...I saw a review and decided to give TeLL me More a chance. I was amazed by the technology aspect and how well designed it is. It comes with a free headset and microphone and it really helped with my pronunciation. I have family in Italy and they were also amazed at my progress.
I also liked the cultural workshop as I was able to learn a lot of things about the Italian culture. I am at the Intermediate CD now and am confident I could have everyday conversations in Italian once I get to finish the Advanced level, rather than only know some sentences just useful for travel. My 2 teenagers are also using the software and it really helps them at school.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning Italian, March 10, 2007

By 

James Sunbury (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tell Me More Italian Version 6 (CD-ROM)

In struggling to learn Italian in anticipation of our trip there, I purchased four teaching products this year, plus several books, and took a continuing ed course. I am looking for a magic, easy way to learn, I guess. New languages are hard! (Age 62). My opinions:

I liked Tell me More Italian better than the similar Rosetta Stone Italian I. These are computer programs. Tell Me was more adaptable to my level, had more variety of exercises, and was in general more fun. Both of these programs gave me a confidence in my pronunciation that I never had in four college French courses many years ago.

I liked Pimsleur Conversational Italian (16 lesson version) better than the less expensive Penton Overseas Learn in Your Car Italian. These are CDs you play while driving. Pimsleur was more personal, more patient, and had more repetitive practice of conversation.

Finally, the continuing ed course, Italian I at Ohio State (eight two-hour classes), was invaluable for the best teaching of the basics of Italian (structure of the language such as conjugation) coaching from the personable teacher (Paola Nanni-Tate), the interaction with live students, and the pressure to study each week to avoid embarassing mistakes in class, which of course I made anyway.