Whether you're a language enthusiast, an advanced student, or a beginner, you will find Learn Chinese Now! (Mandarin) uses industry-leading tools which result in increased language proficiency in the shortest time.
Language Now! Software, by Transparent Languages, provides you with the array of versatile tools essential for learning a new language at your own pace, using your own learning style. By engaging in the unique, rich multimedia experience of Learn Chinese Now! you will never feel like you're studying. The fact that you are actually using another language soon becomes transparent.
The immersion environment is at the heart of the LanguageNow! Range
Simply immerse yourself in the authentic, native speaking multimedia texts, videos and stories while utilising the numerous extension tools to quickly master Mandarin Chinese grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, pronunciation skills and much more.
Features of LanguageNow! software:
- Take your learning with you using the audio and flashcard programs for PDA's, iPods and other MP3 players - Simply load your lists onto your devise and continue your learning while you travel, at the gym, or just on the go.
- Read the video and diagram dialogue and use the sound feature to replay sentences and words.
- Use the SlowSound feature to listen to individual sounds.
- Quickly master common words and phrases with the breakthrough Flashcard learning system.
- Extend your language skills with numerous interactive games and exercises, such as crosswords, unscramble, Vocabulous!.
- Record, playback and compare your speech using the Interactive Conversation Practice feature.
Benefits of Learn Chinese Now! software:
- The Guided Tour will get you started quickly and easily without wasting precious time.
- Feel fully supported in your quest to develop new language skills using the Multilingual spell-checker.
- Master your pronunciation using the SlowSound feature to learn individual sounds within words or even use the listen and speak exercises. It's easy!
- Make learning fun and enjoyable by jumping into the exciting Interactive games and exercises.
- Become multilingual in no time - with over 15 000 Chinese words to practice in isolation, the Flash Card feature allows you to select specific troublesome words or use the provided lists.
- The Interactive Conversation Practice feature is a terrific way to get valuable real-world experience using a new language.
- The Big Video Screen feature allows you to immerse yourself in the authentic Chinese culture and experience the sites and sounds of real people speaking Chinese.
- Learn at your own pace and level, yet feel reassured that the expertise of a linguist is only a click away.
System Requirements
| Operating System | Windows XP Service Pack 2/Vista |
| Memory (RAM) | 128MB RAM |
| CD-ROM | CD-ROM drive |
| Other | 800x600 display; sound card; speakers; Appropriate Asian IME required for Asian text entry. Macintosh running Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher with Safari; G3 or higher; 128 MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; Appropriate Asian IME required for Asian text entry. Optional Devices: Microphone for recording; iPod or other MP3; Pocket PC 2002 or higher; Palm (OS 5 or higher). |