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Free Software for Foreign Language Learning (2)
Shareware & freeware to download / (Nearly) free & deeply
discounted foreign language software CDs
Arabic
Arabic
Before You Know It Lite 3.6
Whether for business, school, or personal enrichment, quickly
learn common words and essential phrases, including both spelling
and pronunciation. The application allows customizable learning, tracks
the user's progress, and helps the learner move from language recognition
to mastery. This flash-card system allows you to master the language
at your own pace, with a method proven to enhance the learning experience.
The free version includes about 200 words in 20 popular categories.
A great supplementary tool for learning Arabic. Download free. [Upgrade
to Arabic Before You Know It Deluxe ]
Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket
PC, Palm
Instant
Immersion Arabic
This interactive Arabic learning program teaches you to speak Arabic
and reinforces learning with fun activities, stories, quizzes, and
games. Beginning with such simple items as the calendar and numbers,
you will move through a variety of topics, including how to order
food, conduct business, ask for directions, and ask questions. Dictation
feature allows you to compare pronunciation with that of native speakers.
2 CD set / Under $10.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/XP, MAC
VerbAce-Pro
Arabic-English-Arabic Dictionary 0.81
Translation software containing a concise Arabic-English-Arabic dictionary
with 60,000+ entries. The one-click interface is easy to use and allows
a quick translation of any text word. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP
Effel's
Arabic Dictionary
Can be a convenient tool for fast look-up of words while reading Arabic
texts. Also features some grammar help, including a verb conjugation
engine. Download free.
Note: If
you're looking for more robust bilingual dictionary and translation
software, you may want to check out the selection of software on our
non-free language learning
software page or language
learning audio CDs page.
ASL
Quickstart: ASL
Uses an "immersion" method with audio-visual cues, allowing
you to learn the basic skills needed to communicate with deaf friends,
familiy, customers, and co-workers. Includes such topics as the signed
alphabet, fingerspelling words and numbers, greetings, home and family,
emergencies, and more. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
and Mac
American
Sign Language Learning Aid (ASLLA) 7.18.02
Designed to help a beginning ASL student learn ASL. Currently
comes with two programs: the simple ASLLA-Dictionary containing
a limited number of words and ASLLA-Fingerspeller. The dictionary
is a simple with limited number of words. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Instant
Immersion American Sign Language 2.0
The 2-CD ASL program provides an array of resources to move the user
through basic sign language then onto advanced skills. The Personal
Communicator CD includes 2500 digital video signs for 4500 English
words, a searchable English-ASL dictionary, and an ASL Playroom where
you can click on objects to reveiw signs along with audio and video
feedback. The Signlink CD contains a multimedia dictionary
and tutorial with over 1000 video clips for 2300 English meanings
to teach the fundamentals of hand shape, palm orientation, location,
and movement and facial expressions. Grammar lessons cover such topics
as fingerspelling, numbers, time, and pronouns. Also includes an overview
of ASL history and deaf culture. 2 CD set / $29.99
Under $10.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, MAC
Hypersign
4.0 Dictionary of American Sign Language
Hypersign was meant to teach ASL to those who can hear to facilitate
communication with the deaf. The program offers a video dictionary
of approximately 2000 basic ASL signs (including both facial expressions
and gestures that accompany each sign), everyday phrases, instructional
text in Spanish and English, and games and practice activities to
reinforce learning. Instruction is self-paced, individualized, and
permits customized access based on age level (child, teen, adult).
The software also introduces learners to the culture of deaf persons.
CD / Under $10.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/XP
Note:
If you're looking for more robust bilingual dictionary and
translation software, you may want to check out the selection of
software on our non-free language
learning software page or language
learning audio CDs page.
Chinese
Chinese
Before You Know It Lite 3.6
Whether for business, school, or personal enrichment, quickly
learn common words and essential phrases. The application allows customizable
learning. This flash-card system allows you to master the language
at your own pace, with a method proven to enhance the learning experience.
Download free. [Upgrade
to Chinese Before You Know It Deluxe]
Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket
PC, Palm
Speak & Learn! Chinese
Ideally for beginners, the software introduces the learner to over
700 conversational phrases and basic Latin American Spanish vocabulary,
including numbers, colors, telling time, food, shopping, and body
parts using contextualized animation and graphics. Learning is reinforced
through quizzes, games, interactive exercises. Voice record feature
allows you to compare your pronunciation with that of a native speaker.
Also includes a printable picture dictionary. The help menu customizable
for 70 different languages. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista,
MAC
Instant
Immersion Mandarin Chinese
This interactive Chinese learning program contains 2 different CDs.
The Talk Now! Mandarin Chinese CD allows beginners to practice
everyday speech and reinforces learning with interactive games, quizzes,
and stories. The World Talk Mandarin Chinese CD moves the user
to the next level with new activities, dictations, and a recording
feature that allows the user to compare pronunciation with that of
a native speaker. The program prepares the learner to cope with everyday
situations in Mandarin Chinese. 2 CD set / $9.99
Under $5.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/ XP, MAC
Chinese
Homework Trainer 3.4.1
Chinese Homework Trainer allows the user to easily create study lists,
print flash cards, look up stroke orders, read texts, test skills,
and more. Study lists are customizable and the program keeps track
of study time. Includes built-in support for both simple and traditional
Chinese characters and pinyin. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows 2000/XP
Clicktionary (Chinese Version) 2.9
Get uncomplicated translations in a single mouse-click and instantly
translate English words into Chinese. Translated words can be stored
into your very own personal vocabulary. Review important words anytime
for continuous learning. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Chinese Practice
4.0
Chinese Practice will not teach you Chinese, it's meant to accompany
your study at a school. When you come home from class, create new
lesson and write down new words and phrases. Use different modes
– let the program display only Chinese terms while you translate
into your language or vice versa, or just hear the computer read
the terms and repeat them. You can print out list of Chinese phrases,
record pronunciation, scan the characters stroke order, then link
the MP3 and JPG files with the terms. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows XP
World
Cuisine: Chinese
Multimedia cooking guide gives you easy-to-follow tips and techniques
for Chinese cooking that you won't find in any cookbook. Over 42 recipes
are demonstrated in interactive audio and video, allowing you to see
every detail of the preparation process. Also includes a visual glossary
of Chinese ingredients and tips that reveal the special touches that
make all the difference. CD / $19.95
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME, 2000, XP,
Vista and MAC
Note:
If you're looking for more robust bilingual dictionary and
translation software, you may want to check out the selection of
software on our non-free language
learning software page or language
learning audio CDs page.
Dutch
Dutch
Before You Know It Lite 3.6
Whether for business, school, or personal enrichment, quickly
learn common words and essential phrases. The application allows customizable
learning. This flash-card system allows you to master the language
at your own pace, with a method proven to enhance the learning experience.
Download free. [Upgrade
to Dutch Before You Know It Deluxe]
Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket
PC, Palm
Windmill
1.08: Dutch vocabulary
Designed to help English-speaking people learning Dutch
to increase their vocabulary. Set for 10, 20 or 30 questions and
program randomly generates them. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98 or higher.
Note:
If you're looking for more robust bilingual dictionary and
translation software, you may want to check out the selection of
software on our non-free language
learning software page or language
learning audio CDs page.
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