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Rosetta Stone English (US) Level I & II Set
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Spanish (Latin America):
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Spanish <> English
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Tagalog <> English
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General or Multiple Languages
Arabic | ASL | Chinese
| Dutch | English | Esperanto | French | German
Greek | Hebrew | Hindi | Hungarian | Indonesian | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Latin
Persian | Polish | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | Tagalog | Turkish | Vietnamese


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.

Russian

Russian 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 Russian Before You Know It Deluxe]

Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket PC, Palm

Beginner's Russian
Comprehensive language learning system for novice learners wanting to learn Russian mainly for travel purposes. There are no phrases to memorize or verbs to conjugate. The language is absorbed gradually through a series of 20 self-guided and easy-to-follow practical lessons on: asking questions, describing family members, talking about the weather, ordering at a restaurant, asking directions, shopping, counting money, reading street signs, making a phone call, using a calendar, and traveling. A recording feature enables you to compare your pronunciation with the prerecorded native speaker's voice. CD / $19.95. CD free, shipping costs only.

Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME, 2000, XP

QuickStart: Russian Audio
This Russian audio program can be used anywhere you have access to a CD player -- in the car, at home, on a walk in the park. Introduces essential words and phrases for everyday communication and travel situations. A printable reference guide is included. 2 audio CDs / $19.99 CDs free, shipping costs only.


Quickstart: Russian Immersion
Uses an "immersion" method with audio-visual cues, allowing you to improve your listening comprehension, reading comprehension, spelling, and speaking in Russian. Includes speech recognition and analysis tools for pronunciation practice. Over 50 conversational dialog activities, 2000 words and 1200 phrases, and 400 activities on relevant topics such as asking directions, renting a car, asking the time, checking in at the airport or in a hotel, having dinner, and more. Individual progress reports, dictionaries, and glossaries available. 240 games reinforce learning. Menus can be set to the native language of your choice. CD / $14.95 CD free, shipping costs only.

Minimum requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista

Russian Language Learning 1.0.1
Russian Language Learning is a Java application that helps you learn Russian using the Leitner system, a way of progressively learning words by placing them in stacks. To aid pronunciation, each card also has the phrase spoken by a native Russian speaker. Each set of cards contain the words to a movie, thus once you have mastered a set of words you can watch and understand the movie. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows 2000/XP

Translit To Cyrillic 1.0.23
This is a text converter that converts to and from transliterated Russian, as well as KOI8, CP 1251, and other Russian encodings. It comes with a multilingual interface, with the interface language changeable on-the-fly. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/2000


DicEngRus 1.7
User-friendly English-Russian dictionary for Palm-compatible pocket computers. Download includes Mueller's 46,000-word English-Russian dictionary, 7th edition. Customized dictionaries also possible. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Palm OS 3.x/4.x

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.

Spanish

Spanish 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 Spanish Before You Know It Deluxe]

Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket PC, Palm

BuenSoft Spanish 2004
For Spanish learners of all ages. Incorporates a natural, conversational approach to learning in 14 different activities. Create your custom Spanish Subjects with our free Subject Editor. Students may select any phrases to study from different subjects or even add new activities. The Parent/Teacher administration module has been updated to keep the student's scores. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Pythoñol 2.1
Open-source Spanish learning software. Features include verb conjugation, Spanish-English dictionary and thesaurus, pronunciation, idioms, quizzes, full-text translations, reading comprehension, animated help, printing capabilities, and text-to-speech support. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Linux or MAC or Windows 95/98 (not XP)

Instant Immersion Spanish
This 2 CD interactive Spanish learning program introduces the learner to the basics of the language. The Talk Now! CD introduces a broad range of useful vocabulary, including greetings, common phrases, numbers, and shopping terminology and contains a printable dictionary with color images. The program monitors progress with a series of quizzes at various skill levels. A recording tool allows you to compare your speech with that of native speakers. The Talk More Spanish CD features 70 minutes of video, 10 interactive quizzes, a phrasebook and a printable glossary. 2 CDs / Under $8.

Instant Immersion Spanish 2.0 is a 5 CD set that includes both the Talk Now! and Talk More Spanish CDs. Also included are the World Talk Spanish with intermediate language games, dictation and comprehension activities, and a recording feature, the Interactive Picture Dictionary with more than 2000 word entries, audio and video clips, and more interactive games, and the Who is Oskar Lake Spanish CD, an interactive mystery game that provides 70 hours of Spanish learning. 5 CD set / $29.99 Under $18.

Minimum requirements: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, MAC
SpanishUno
Free trial user account includes grammar lessons, writing lessons, stories and articles, 45 exercises, vocabulary practice and games. Download trial version free.

Minimum Requirements: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

Spanish WordsGalore 2
Learn up to 9,100 Spanish words using sound and text flash cards and word lists. The program remembers which words you've marked as known so they're removed from rotation. The initial download has only the 1,000 most common Spanish words, but all 9,100 words are freely available on the Web site. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Spanish Vocabulary Builder
Colorful graphics, educational games, and a recording feature help you expand your vocabulary and hone your pronunciation. CD / Under $8.

Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, MAC

Merriam Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary
This searchable bilingual dictionary contains 80,000 entry words and phrases and 100,000 translations. Focus is on Latin-American Spanish and American English usage, and specialized and regional terminology are included. CD / Under $10.

Minimum requirements: Windows 2000/XP, MAC

Pop-up Oxford Spanish-English Dictionary
Based on the Concise Oxford Spanish Dictionary, this CD-ROM includes 170,000 words and phrases, 240,000 translations, and thousands of sample sentences that reflect Spanish varieties spoken on both sides of the Atlantic. The program contains language recognition software and provides instant pop-up translations by simply hovering over words on a webpage. As an added bonus, the software includes clear explanations of key grammar points and instruction on some of the more difficult grammatical structures. CD / $19.95 CD free, shipping costs only.

Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP, Vista

Spanish Conjumania 1.3
Generates drills for practicing the conjugation of more than 500 different Spanish verbs. Covers 15 different verb tenses, practices nearly every stem change, spelling change, and irregular verb in the language. The user can opt to use built-in lessons or can customize lessons with specific verbs and tenses. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP


QuickStart: Spanish Audio
This Spanish audio program can be used anywhere you have access to a CD player -- in the car, at home, on a walk in the park. Introduces essential words and phrases for everyday communication and travel situations. A printable reference guide is included. 2 audio CDs / $19.99 CDs free, shipping costs only.


Quickstart Spanish Immersion
Uses an "immersion" method with audiovisual cues. Each word is introduced in a context where meaning is clear and memorable. The spoken and written words are associated with visual images, allowing you to improve your listening comprehension, reading comprehension, spelling, and speaking. Includes both Spanish and Latin American versions. $14.95 CD free, shipping costs only.

Minimum Requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, DirectX 8.0 or higher
Quick Conversation Spanish
Quick Conversation Spanish promotes mastery of 2200+ words needed in everyday conversation and encompassing over 100 subject categories with games, activities, and a multimedia glossary. The program also helps hone Spanish pronunciation with native speaker pronunciation and speech recognition technology. CD / Under $10.

Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/XP

Learn to Speak Spanish 9
13 interactive lessons, a series of games and puzzles, and numerous exercises are combined in this program to teach beginner to intermediate Spanish skills. Topics covered are especially useful for travelers. Native speaker audio pronunciation, a pronunciation analysis tool, and vocabulary notes help you hone your communication skills. Instant feedback, a progress monitor, and customizable curriculum allow you to adjust the program to your own learning needs. Ages 12 and up. CD / $19.99 CD free, shipping costs only

Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, MAC

Speak & Learn! Spanish
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
Kids' Spanish (for children)
Designed to give kids of all ages their first taste of the Spanish language. Screen graphics let you pick out key words or phrases, listen to the Spanish pronunciation, then practice it yourself. Lessons are independent of one another and may be completed in any order. Covered topics include: the alphabet, counting, telling time, dates, weather, and simple phrases and expressions. CD / $19.99. CD free, shipping costs only.

Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP

World Cuisine: Mexican
Multimedia cooking guide gives you easy-to-follow tips and techniques for Mexican cooking that you won't find in any cookbook. Numerous recipes are demonstrated in interactive audio and video, allowing you to see every detail of the preparation process. Also includes a visual glossary of Mexican 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.

Tagalog

Tagalog 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 Tagalog Before You Know It Deluxe]

Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket PC, Palm

Tagalog Translator 1.5
Tagalog Translator is a stand-alone dictionary for translating words and expressions from English to Tagalog and Tagalog to English. Includes about 5,400 entries. Download free.

Minimum requirements: 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

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.

Turkish

Turkish 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 Turkish Before You Know It Deluxe]

Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket PC, Palm

WinMekMak
Freeware that conjugates verbs in most Turkish tenses and modes. Download free.


Kelimetrik 1.0
This screen saver displays first an English word, then its Turkish equivalent. Words consist of common nouns. Download free.

Minimum requirements: 98/Me/2000/XP

Ayka 3
Ayka translates words from English to Turkish. Access the Turkish meaning of any word with right mouse click. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP

One Click Turkish Dictionary 0.2
Access the Turkish Dictionary while using any program with a mouse click; Alt + left mouse click on a word displays its meaning. Similar in function to the Babylon dictionary, but this one is free. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows XP/2003 Server/Vista
Freelang Turkish Dictionary
Bi-directional Turkish-English dictionary. Look up a word, add your own words, edit or delete an entry, and learn words at your own pace from a personal learning list. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/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.

Vietnamese

Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Before You Know It Deluxe]

Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket PC, Palm

Beginner's Vietnamese
Comprehensive language learning system for novice learners wanting to learn Vietnamese mainly for travel purposes. There are no phrases to memorize or verbs to conjugate. The language is absorbed gradually through a series of 20 self-guided and easy-to-follow practical lessons on: asking questions, describing family members, talking about the weather, ordering at a restaurant, asking directions, shopping, counting money, reading street signs, making a phone call, using a calendar, and traveling. A recording feature enables you to compare your pronunciation with the prerecorded native speaker's voice. CD / $14.99. CD free, shipping costs only.

Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME, 2000, XP

Clicktionary (Vietnamese Version) 3.2.1
Uncomplicated translations in a single mouse-click, instantly translate English words into Vietnamese. Translated words can be stored in your very own Personal Vocabulary. Review important words anytime for continuous learning. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

VNUWordPad 1
VNUWordpad is a Vietnamese word processing program similar to MS Windows Wordpad. The user defines a set of accent keys. Because it saves documents in .rtf format, these can also be edited later within MS Windows Wordpad or MS Office. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows NT/2000/XP
Freelang Vietnamese Dictionary
Bi-directional Vietnamese-English dictionary. Look up a word, add your own words, edit or delete an entry, and learn words at your own pace from a personal learning list. Download free.

Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/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.

Free Foreign Language Learning Software:
General or Multiple Languages
Arabic | ASL | Chinese
| Dutch | English | Esperanto | French | German
Greek | Hebrew | Hindi | Hungarian | Indonesian | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Latin
Persian | Polish | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | Tagalog | Turkish | Vietnamese

Note:  If you're looking for more robust language learning software,
see our non-free language learning software page.




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