ABC Rating: A
Manufacturer: Rocket Languages
Download Price: $99.95
Shipped Price: $299.95
Platform: Windows, Mac
Type: Software
Media: CD-ROM, CD
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Rocket Languages provides a free 6 day course if you want to get a better feel for what they are offering. It contains sample audio tracks from Rocket French aswell as French grammar and culture lessons. You can sign-up here: Free French Course
Rocket Languages also provides a free downloadable 58 page ebook titled: “Ordinary Ways To Learn A Language Extraordinarily Fast“. Just right click the following link and “Save Target As…”
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* The only difference between the download version and the shipped version is that the shipped version is more money and you get the physical CD-ROMs. There is no actual difference in the software itself between download or shipped product.
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Pros:
• In-depth instruction
• Interactive audio tracks
• Grammar and culture lessons
• Simple for use by kids and children
• Fun games
• Online language forum
• 60 Day Money Back Guarantee
• Best language learning software for the price
Cons:
• Shipped version is $200 more!
• Could use a little more grammar lessons
ABC Rating: A-
Manufacturer: Rosetta Stone
Price:
• French Level 1
• French Level 2
• French Level 3
• French Level 1 & 2 Set
• French Level 1, 2 & 3 Set
Platform: Windows, Mac
Type: Software
Media: CD-ROM
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You can try a free demo directly from the RS website: Rosetta Stone Demo
(note – demo is in Swedish)
This set will help you:
• Build your vocabulary and french abilities
• Spell and write accurately
• Speak without a script
• Retain what you’ve learned
• Read and understand french
• Share ideas and opinions
• Talk about everyday life
• Express feelings
Sample topics include:
• Age and family relations
• Questions, greetings, introductions
• Times of day, calendar terms, the weather
• Directions, locations, telling time
• Present, past and future tense
• Apologies and polite requests
• How to order at a restaurant
• Give and receive directions
• Emotions, opinions and ideas
• Political, media, business and religious terms
Rosetta Stone is used and trusted by:
• NASA
• U.S. State Department
• U.S. Army
• 10,000+ schools
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Pros:
• Vivid imagery
• Encouraged to speak from the first lesson
• Foundation of key vocabulary
• Speech recognition
• Simple for use by children and kids
• Dynamic immersion
• Audio companion
• Most trusted and well-known
• Includes headset
• Comprehensive user’s guide
• 10% off at Amazon.com ($55 off)
Cons:
• Steep price tag
• Voice recognition at times faulty
• Can be repetitive at times
• Pace can be slow for fast learners
• The immersion style learning might not be suitable for all learners
ABC Rating: A+
Manufacturer: Fluenz
Price:
• French Level 1 (Windows)
• French Level 2 (Windows)
• French Level 1+2 (Windows)
• French Level 1 (Macintosh)
• French Level 2 (Macintosh)
• French Level 1+2 (Macintosh)
Platform: Windows, Mac
Type: Software
Media: DVD-ROM, Audio CD, Podcast
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Video Demo: Go
Sample Session: Go
Product Features:
• 60 units / sessions
• Program designed for teens and adults
• Over 170 explanatory videos
• English-French glossary
Sessions designed to help you:
• Ask directions
• Order a meal
• Make hotel reservations
• Give instructions to a taxi driver
Instruction to help learners understand:
• Liaisons
• Contractions
• Conjugations
• Word order
• Feminine and masculine endings
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Pros:
• 10% off at Amazon.com
• Clear organization of all lessons
• Well-structured navigation
• The overall graphic design is pleasing
• Clear and to the point
Cons:
• A more systematic way of keeping score is the only relevant element missing
* We strongly recommend Fluenz French.
ABC Rating: B+
Manufacturer: Pimsleur
Price:
• Level 1
• Level 2
• Level 3
• Plus
• Conversational
Media: Audio CD
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About The Author:
Dr. Pimsleur devoted his life to language teaching and was one of the world’s leading experts in applied linguistics. After obtaining his Ph.D. in French from Columbia University, he taught French Phonetics and Phonemics, and supervised the language laboratory at UCLA. His many books and articles revolutionized theories of language learning and teaching. After years of experience and research, Dr. Pimsleur developed a new method that is based on two key principles: the Principle of Anticipation and a scientific principle of memory that he called Graduated Interval Recall. This program incorporates both of these principles to provide you with the most simple and effective learning method possible.
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ABC Rating: B
Manufacturer: Transparent
Price: $69.95
Platform: Windows, Mac
Type: Software
Media: CD-ROM
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ABC Rating: B-
Manufacturer: Auralog
Price:
• 2 Levels
• 5 Levels
• 10 Levels
Platform: Windows
Type: Software
Media: DVD-ROM
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Product Features:
• 10 different levels
• 10,000 exercises
• 10 hours of video
• Speech-recognition technology
• 24/7 online adviser
• Headset and microphone included
• Role Play activities
• Tests to evaluate your level and progress
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Pros:
• $100+ off from Amazon.com (versus $499)
• Helpful pronunciation coaching
• Scoring system
Cons:
• Lacks some translations
• At times faulty speech recognition
ABC Rating: B
Manufacturer: Individual Software, Inc.
Price: $29.99
Platform: Windows
Type: Software
Media: CD-ROM
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Product Description:
Learn to Speak is focused on immersion learning. The Flexible Immersion System places you into real-world scenarios where you interact with native speakers to learn more quickly. You’ll learn for travel, business, or school.
Language Workshops:
Five language workshops help you improve aspects of your communication. Starts with learning basic words and phrases, then advances to scenario-based conversations. Workshops include vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, conversation, and interactive simulations.
Build Your Vocabulary:
Build fundamental vocabulary and essential language skills. Helps gain the confidence you need to hold a conversation, ask questions, and interact in common situations.
Games & Activities:
Interactive, multi-level games such as Go Fish, Hangman, and Crossword Puzzles add fun and excitement to keep you interested and reinforce learning.
Oral & Written Lessons:
Proven and effective lesson designs give you the sentence structure, language rules, and vocabulary foundation you’ll need. Includes printable exercises and a comprehensive reference book.
Pronunciation Workshop:
Practice your speech with 3D phonetic diagrams that illustrate the correct movement of the mouth, lips, and tongue. Achieve the proper pronunciation and begin speaking fluently with native speakers faster.
Product Features:
• Pronunciation
• Speaking & Listening
• Reading & Writing
• Simulated Conversations
• Vocabulary & Grammar
• Interactive Games
• Speech Analysis
• Voice Recording & Playback
• Talking Dictionary
• Cultural Movies
• Pre-Assessment Testing
• Adjustable Study Plans
• Subject-Specific Courses
• Track Your Progress
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Pros:
• Unique features
• Affordable price tag
• Simple for a child or kid
• Recommended for travel & business
• 3D phonetic diagrams
• Fun interactive games
• Beginning, intermediate & advanced lessons
Cons:
• Graphics are a bit dated
• Only available for Windows
• Could go more in-depth with the intermediate & advanced lessons
• The immersion learning system may not be suitable for all learners
• Some faults found with the speech recognition software
ABC Rating: B+
Author: Christian Aubert
Price:
• Beginner
• Intermediate/Advanced
Media: Audio CD
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Free Demo: Go
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ABC Rating: A+
Price: $15.99
Media: DVD
Run Time: 35 Minutes
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Product Description:
The Little Pim series uses immersion and interaction techniques to create an engaging and fun-to-watch language learning experience. Pim, an animated panda, is the series’ main character who begins each learning section. Each introductory animated skit is followed by live-action footage of children engaged in everyday activities. Pim narrates these sections, and the French vocabulary words are circled as they are spoken, with a graphic overlay of the word for emphasis. The concepts transition well, with later lessons building on previous ones. The focus is on the first words typically acquired by children (e.g., bed, fork, fruit, I’m tired, etc.). Each DVD teaches more than 60 new words and phrases arranged in five-minute episodes. The narration is clear, crisp, and easy-to-understand; the music is cheerful but not overpowering; and the visuals are colorful and vibrant. The parent guide contains general information on pandas and early language instruction. There are optional English subtitles. An entertaining introduction to very basic French vocabulary for preschoolers.
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ABC Rating: B
Price: $19.95
Media: DVD
Run Time: 90 minutes
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ABC Rating: A-
Manufacturer: Monterey Video
Price:
• Volume 1
• Volume 2
• Volume 3
• Volume 1+2+3
Media: DVD
Region: Region 1 (U.S. & Canada only)
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Product Description:
Moustache has exciting adventures with his human and animal friends. What you don’t speak French? Well Moustache can certainly help you with this. In his first adventure we will meet and greet friends, sing songs and visit a magic show. And all the while you’ll see how quickly you have begun to speak French with Moustache.
Run Times:
• Volume 1: 50 minutes
• Volume 2: 55 minutes
• Volume 3: 41 minutes
• Volume 1+2+3: 146 minutes
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Pros:
• Excellent supplementary program
• Great for children (2 and above)
• Well imagined and fun
• Great introduction to the language
• Good interactive elements
Cons:
• Outdated animation
• Somewhat slow paced
• DVD gives VHS instruction
ABC Rating: B
Price: $32.97
Media: Audio CD
Run Time: 9 hours
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ABC Rating: B+
Price:
• Volume 1
• Volume 2
Media: DVD
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Product Description:
• This wonderful program introduces children to the language using a setting that they can easily relate to and non-intimidating vocabulary. Each lesson includes brief skits with dialogue using the target words. Several of the lessons include upbeat songs that contain the targeted vocabulary and will have children singing along in no time. A comprehensive phrase review and song booklet is included that contains all of the dialogue, translations, and answers to the quizzes.
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ABC Rating: A+
Price: $11.16
Type: Book
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Product Features:
With La Chenille Qui Fait Des Trous lovely, humorous illustrations and wonderful narrative about a hungry caterpillar growing up to be a beautiful butterfly, Eric Carle’s story touches anyone who still has some growing to do.
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ABC Rating: B
Price: $17.99
Media: DVD
Run Time: 145 minutes
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ABC Rating: C
Price: $17.99
Media: DVD
Run Time: 45 minutes
Region: Region 1 (U.S. & Canada only)
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ABC Rating: B+
Manufacturer: UBI Soft
Price: $19.99
Platform: Nintendo DS
ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
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Product Features:
• Regular evaluations on improvement
• 1000 interactive lessons
• 10,000 words
• 400 phrases
• Pronunciation tests
• 8 touchpad mini-games
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Pros:
• Interactive
• Great for young children
• Simple touch screen interface
• DS portability
Cons:
• No feminine vs. masculine
• Limited dictionary
• Conjugation never fully explained
• Requires a Nintendo DS
ABC Rating: A+
Author:
David M. Stillman
Ronni L. Gordon
Price: $9.99
Platform: Kindle
Print Length: 320 pages
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Kindle Books:
• Kindle Books include free wireless delivery
• Read your book within a minute of placing your order
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Product Description:
• Numerous examples of how French verbs and sentence structures work in everyday language
• Exercises in a variety of formats, including sentence completion, sentence building, dialogue writing, translation, verb-form replacement, and more
• Hundreds of verbs listed in both structural and semantic groupings
• Up-to-the-minute coverage of contemporary French, including computer and technology verbs
• Dozens of clear, concise, at-a-glance charts and tables
• Work through a series of increasingly more demanding exercises
• Ideal resource for experienced beginners through advanced learners of French
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ABC Rating: B+
Author: Myrna Bell Rochester
Price: $9.99
Platform: Kindle
Print Length: 400 pages
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Kindle Books:
• Kindle Books include free wireless delivery
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Product Description:
Easy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help you quickly build your speaking and comprehension prowess.
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Pros:
• Free wireless delivery
• Delivery within a minute
Cons:
• If you don’t have a Kindle
ABC Rating: A-
Authors:
Christopher Kendris Ph.D.
Theodore Kendris Ph.D.
Price: $9.99
Platform: Kindle
Print Length: 496 pages
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Kindle Books:
• Kindle Books include free wireless delivery
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What’s There:
• Vocabulary
• Idiomic expressions
• Prepositions & Pronouns
• Adjectives
• Noun grammar
• Imperative (commands)
• Reflexive verbs (eg. je me sers)
• Numbers
• Negations
• Present & passé composé conjugation
• Exercises in each chapter w/ answers
What’s Missing:
• No intermediate-advanced grammar
• No pronunciation guide
• No other verb tenses besides the present and passé composé (like imperative, conditional, etc)
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ABC Rating: A
Manufacturer: Ectaco
Price: $349.95
Type: Electronic Dictionary / Phrasebook
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ABC Rating: A-
Manufacturer: Franklin Electronics
Price: $48.09
Type: Electronic Dictionary / Phrasebook
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