I Can Speak Spanish

by Transparent Language

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008WQ2C
• Item model number: 744573052102
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 19, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,986 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Learning Spanish has never been this easy! I Can Speak Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish.

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

Features & 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 & Speak activities like Word and Sentence Pronunciation and Word Dictation help you improve pronunciation with comprehension.

Product Description

I can Speak Spanish gives you access to a variety of fun and easy Spanish learning solutions that will have you using Spanish in no time. Master important language skills including listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and grammar. Language tools designed by educators to maximize your learning!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 10, 2003

By 

Allison Benson (Lowell, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Can Speak Spanish (CD-ROM)

I Can Speak Spanish is the ideal program for beginner level Spanish speakers. For starters it leads you off with basic grammar and the alphabet which seems like a logical start to learning any language. Then it contains 15 seperate lessons that are all very good and have somewhat of a more personal classroom or course feel. One of the best features is the Before You Know It program which is like having electronic flashcards to practice with and it is really helpful. This is a good program and well worth the buy if you want to learn beginning Spanish.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff, June 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: I Can Speak Spanish (CD-ROM)

This program is really good stuff. It has a lot to teach with 15 lessons and has a flashcard game that is a good program to study with. I was also really impressed with the voice recognition technology that allowed me to compare my pronunciation with that of a native Spanish speakers. This is a good way to learn Spanish and a good buy.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than most beginner's language programs., December 4, 2004

By 

M. R. Simmons "Techie" (Old South) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Can Speak Spanish (CD-ROM)

This is a good beginners language program that comes with several features to it. There are many ways in which the user can test their knowledge of Spanish with it. The flash-card program is a favorite of mine. It helps you truly understand the vocabulary (by having to type it in), and it teaches you the proper spelling of the words.

My mother, who is a native Spanish-speaker, pointed out that there were a few minor mistakes in it. Still, and overall, this is one of the easiest, cheapest, and best ways to learn Spanish. I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn Spanish, or build on their skills.