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Pronunciation Practice: Ensuring Perfect Pronunciation.

In order to ensure perfect pronunciation in both American and British English, every word in this series is accompanied by its phonetic spelling according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. In addition, a series of motion pictures will show you all you need to know about the pronunciation of each word, from where to place your tongue to how to use your vocal cords. Clear pronunciation is an essential part of learning any language and the BBC system of learning makes learning pronunciation both easy and interesting, while freeing you from having to rely on your teacher's help. 2. Speaking Out: No Longer Just a Dream.

We all know there is only one way to improve our speaking ability and that is to speak! But how can we overcome a lack of opportunities to converse with English speakers or the embarrassment of not being able to say things correctly when we need to? The New BBC Interactive CD-ROM Windows English Course is how! The no-screen role-plays will have you speaking English in real-life situations immediately. With the opportunity to switch roles with your on-screen partner, we guarantee you will soon learn to converse naturally in English.

3.Getting Your Intonation Correct.

Using the latest technology, or voice-sensitive interactive system allows for an instant comparison between your speech patterns and those of the on-screen sentences previously recorded on the CD-ROM. The system compares your intonation, rhythm and stress with that of a native speaker's, and displays the results on the screen by using a sound wave display line. Now you can both see and hear the difference between yourself and a native speaker. All you need do is simply compare your line with that of the computer and change your intonation accordingly. This will bring your accent close to that of a native speaker's. 4.Daily Conversation: Watching and Listening.

You will never get tired of watching and listening to the Daily Conversations. Each conversation is recorded in high fidelity stereo sound, which makes conversations easy to follow and pleasant to listen to. This, however, is not the only attractive feature of this package. You can also read the on-screen conversation in English. In addition a special dictionary has been installed which compares British and American usage of different words and phrases as well as formal and informal usage. Daily Conversations also allows for self-evaluation. By erasing hints on the screen, you can quickly gauge how much you have learned. 5. Vocabulary Words: Interesting and Easy to Learn.

The New BBC Interactive CD-ROM Windows English Course makes learning vocabulary both interesting and enjoyable. The system is designed to make it easier for you to become familiar with any new words you dont understand. Each word's phonetic spelling, definition and pronunciation are available at the push of a button. While the regular reappearance of key vocabulary words will allow you to unconsciously increase your vocabulary. 6. Grammar: Concise Explanations With Easy to Follow Illustrations.

The New BBC Interactive CD-ROM Windows English Course follows two approaches in the teaching of grammar. The first approach is to continually expose of students to context based learning of grammatical structures. This approach involves practice with grammatical structures. This includes a variety of substitution exercises, which allow you to see similarities and differences between grammatical concepts. Grammar is simplified in this way through a systematic categorization of grammatical structures. 7. Reading and Writing: A Wide Variety of Activities.

Cartoons, games and songs help you to stay motivated and keep your concentration while you learn. The story contained in the New BBC Interactive CD-ROM Windows English Course is more reminiscent of a TV soap opera than an English Language Course and you'll kick yourself if you miss even one unit. At the end of each unit you will have an opportunity to write down what you can recall from the unit and the computer will correct your mistakes immediately. 8. Assessment: You Choose Both the Level and Area.

Accurate self-evaluation is the key to improving your English quickly and efficiently. The end of each activity offers you self evaluation tests, such as matching the words with the pictures, close tests, filling in the missing letters and pairing up. The tests are graded from easy questions to more challenging test score immediately, allowing you to quickly assess your personal performance. Learning at home can be fun and challenging, where the only competition is yourself! 9. No More Frustration: Overcoming Frustration. The greatest frustration in learning another language comes when people simply do not understand you during face-to-face conversations. With the New BBC Interactive CD-ROM Windows English Course that frustration is gone forever. You will find it an infinitely patient and friendly teacher, which we guarantee will help achieve your goal of improving you English quickly.

10. Classroom: In the Classroom.

While the New BBC Interactive CD-ROM Windows English Course cannot memorize vocabulary words for students, it can definitely give them all the practice they need. And although it will never replace the intelligence and patience of a teacher, it can certainly act as the ultimate teacher's aid. This will help the teacher to create a fun and interesting learning environment for students, where they can develop all their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a fun-filled self-correcting environment.

BBC INTERACTIVE CD-ROM WINDOWS

The BBC New English Course includes 96 units, 24 CD-ROM and is divided into 6-LEVELS. The abundant learning materials contain glorious pictures, animated dialogues, words and sounds. BEGINNERS (Disc 1-4) Introducing basic conversations for beginners: Self-introductions, greetings and asking questions. The natural plot follows a tour party abroad and youll learn easy conversations without even noticing. You can also read the words aloud in these four theme-lessons, which is an excellent way to master practical English. ELEMENTARY (Disc 5-8) Practicing and applying daily English: Telephoning, shopping, checking-in and out of hotels making suggestions, etc. You are learning ways of expressing your opinions here. Your vocabulary will increase and you can understand British and American daily lives. LOWER INTERMEDIATE (Disc 9-12) Mastering basic competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing English: Youll learn the proper words and tones used in various situations. You can sense the emotion, speed and tone of language and also tell the differences between British and American English. You can converse with English speakers from any country. INTERMEDIATE (Disc 13-16) Improving listening and speaking skills: The content is more colloquial and is very enjoyable. You can learn words of congratulations, slang and numerous words in everyday use. There are also introductions to format and informal letters, as well as stories, plays and poems. UPPER INTERMEDIATE (Disc 17-20) Exploring deeper meanings in the English Language, culture and social background: The ways of learning vary and the process is like seeing a lively movie; you wont want to stop listening and learning. Learn these lessons well and you can start conducting commercial conversations fluently. ADVANCED PROFICIENCY (Disc 21-24) The last lessons for perfecting British an American language and communication: You will achieve competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing. You can not only speak fluently but also use difficult language, deal with commercial negotiators, reach agreements, and negotiate contacts. You will have a global view and you can truly feel that youre part of the international community, ready for the challenges of the new millennium.