Product Description

TeLL me More Arabic Beginner comes from TeLL me More, the worlds leading language software. The new Homeschoolers Version is designed to teach Modern Standard Arabic and introduce other Arabic diale

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4695 in Software
• Brand: Auralog
• Model: 5-009-12
• Published on: 2005-02
• Released on: 2004-07-02
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD-ROM
• Subtitled in: German
• Dimensions: 1.73" h x 7.17" w x 9.45" l, 1.08 pounds

Features

• Arabic language software with 800+ hours of learning
• Covers writing, grammar, reading, listening, speaking, and more
• 5,000+ exercises; interactive dialogues; cultural videos; vocabulary
• Speech recognition technology; 2 distinct lesson modes; MPEG videos
• Contains levels Complete Beginner and Beginner

From the Manufacturer
Learn Arabic with Tell Me More, the international standard for language learning software. Used everyday in more than 10,000 academic institutions, Tell Me More addresses all the skills critical to learn Arabic: reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Global leading organizations have placed their trust in Tell Me More, including the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Government, the FBI, the Canadian Federal Government, EDS, BMW, Carnival Cruise Lines, Mercedes, and more. Tell Me More now counts more than five million satisfied users worldwide.

This package includes levels Complete Beginner and Beginner. With more than 800 hours of learning, this is the most extensive offer on the market to learn Arabic.

Tell Me More is the first language learning software based on the use of speech recognition technology. This collection of CD-ROMs is geared not only towards learning Modern Standard Arabic, but also introduces different Arabic dialects. The nuances of both the spoken language (comprehension and pronunciation) and the written language (written expression and grammar) are easily mastered using this Arabic software.

To learn Arabic, Tell Me More Arabic introduces the standard Arabic used in newspapers, television broadcasts, and between Arabic speakers of different nationalities. At the same time, an introduction to dialects such as Egyptian, Yemeni, Algerian, and Moroccan is also given.

800 hours of Arabic learning with more than 5,000 exercises.

• Interactive dialogues and cultural videos
  Use your computer to practice speaking in an interactive manner and to perfect your pronunciation, with over 2,200 sentences and 30,000 words related to themes taken from daily life. The dialogues are designed to help students expand their knowledge with regard to different Arab cultures while simultaneously strengthening their vocabulary skills.
• More than 5,000 exercises to learn Arabic
  Enhance your learning with 11 different types of written and oral activities: word association, picture/word association, the right word, word order, fill-in-the-blanks, mystery phrase, dictation, grammar practice, crossword puzzles, sentence practice, and phonetics exercises.
• Grammar and vocabulary
  Consult 200 key grammar and conjugation points presented in a clear and concise manner. Enrich your vocabulary with an audio glossary containing more than 4,300 words.

A one-of-a-kind Arabic lesson structure.

• Two distinct lesson modes provide a simple Arabic learning method for everyone:
  • The Free-To-Roam mode allows you to select the activities and exercises of your choice, giving you the freedom to create your own Arabic lessons.
  • The Guided mode offers a predefined lesson plan. You can follow your progress using the Progress Chart.
• Learn more about Arabic and Arab culture
  Numerous dialogues and videos make learning Arabic easier and more enjoyable. The cultural diversity of the Arabic-speaking world is illustrated using situations taken from traditional and everyday life.

The latest technology to help you learn Arabic:

• Speech recognition
  Using speech recognition technology, Tell Me More is able to recognize what you say, evaluate your pronunciation, and correct your mistakes. With the help of the voice graph and pitch curve, you can improve your pronunciation, intonation, and learn Arabic. Phonetic exercises and 3D animations will also facilitate learning the correct pronunciation of the 29 Arabic phonemes, including Hamza, Baa', and Waaw.
• Automatic detection of pronunciation errors: S.E.T.S.
  Tell Me More points out pronunciation errors within a sentence thanks to its exclusive S.E.T.S. (Spoken Error Tracking System).
• MPEG videos
  Improve your listening comprehension and knowledge of Arab culture with full-screen MPEG videos covering a wide variety of topics, excerpted from documentaries. Like the other products in the Tell Me More collection, Tell Me More Arabic makes use of the most up-to-date technology in order to make learning Arabic easier and more enjoyable.

More information

With more than 5 million users worldwide, Tell Me More is valued for its speech recognition technology and personalized language courses. This collection of CD-ROMs is geared not only towards learning Modern Standard Arabic, but also introduces different Arabic dialects (Egyptian and Moroccan in this package). Both the spoken language (comprehension and pronunciation) and the written language (written expression and grammar) can be easily mastered using this software. This package includes levels Complete Beginner & Beginner. It includes 400 hours of learning with more than 2,500 exercises and 21 different activities, such as word association and sentence pronunciation.

Learn Arabic with Interactive Dialogues and Cultural Videos (Over 2,200 sentences and 30,000 words related to themes taken from daily life). Also includes 200 key grammar and conjugation points. 4,300 words Audio-glossary. Using state of the art speech recognition, with the help of the voice graph and pitch curve, you can improve your pronunciation and intonation. Phonetic exercises and 3D animations will also facilitate learning the correct pronunciation of the 29 Arabic phonemes, including Hamza, Baa' and Waaw. With S.E.T.S (Spoken Error Tracking System), Tell Me More points out pronunciation errors within a sentence. Track your progress with the Lesson Report.

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Customer Reviews

Not for absolute beginners
This product is great, but it is not for absolute beginners. It expects you to already know how to read the alphabet, understand what all the markings mean, and know basic words.

I like this program because it reinforces your knowledge and teaches you more through exercises and puzzles. It also records your voice and highlights the word in the phrase you need to work on. I found out that many of the words were pronounced differently than I thought. This is good because you hear the real pronunciation, not just your classmate's attempts. And you can hear the word or phrase as many times as you'd like.

The program runs great on one of my computers, but on the other computer it displays the letters unattatched and from left to right, instead of right to left. There is probably a cure for this, though.

If you already know how to read arabic and understand basic words, this program is great.

Unlike Rossetta Stone, I can use it on more than one computer. So when I buy a new computer, it will transfer.

Great Arabic program for beginners +
This is the best program I have found in Modern Standard Arabic to reinforce knowledge learned. While it could be used as a stand alone program, it is best used in tandem with classwork. That being said, this program is light-years ahead of Rosetta Stone for Arabic which I have found to be pretty useless for Arabic learning. Rosetta Stone only reviews words that you have to guess from the pictures(they are often very confusing), and Rosetta does not offer a vocabulary book or grammar which is essential in learning any language. I like Pimsleur programs; but, unfortunately they do not make one for MSA, only for the dialects. Tell Me More is an awesome program because it makes learning fun and interactive for those who get bored easily. It is especially good for kinestic and visual learners because there is a heavy influence of Auditory learning with this program that helps pronounce words correctly and helps learners who find listening alone a hard way to learn.
The way the program works is that it has several levels to work with and takes the learner through different topics: if you want to learn about the weather - click on that section; about families -click on that section. Because it is so organized, it is easy to focus on topics that you want to review. Furthermore, there are about 10 activities to do per topic. For example, you can review the vocabulary, take a test using the words in sentences, learn how to pronounce words by comparing your voice to a natives (the best function of the program), learn new grammar, etc. It is a very easy product to use as well (basically install and everything is ready to go - make sure you by a good headset as well) This is definitely a program worth its price!

Excellent Software- Packed with Tons of Learning Material
This is an excellent software package for learning a language. It's primary strength is in its comprehensive approach to teaching the material. You cover all aspects of the language including reading, writing, pronunciation, and conversation. To further that end, there a several activities each devoted to those main areas to provide practice and repetition which is key to quickly building vocabulary. The software is structured such that the student can choose whether he wants to tear through the activities if he/she feels confident in the material, or hover on one particular activity until becoming comfortable with it. The ability to tailor the lesson plan on the fly to your developing needs is a huge benefit with Tell Me More.

I highly recommend Tell Me More over the more popular Rosetta Stone, which I have also used. For one, Rosetta Stone really isn't a language STUDY program - it is merely a deluxe version of flashcards. You never "study" what you are saying, you just associate the sounds with images on the screen; endless digital flashcards if you will. I think this method is effective for learning vocabulary, but that's about it! The Rosetta Stone method is profoundly ineffective in teaching grammar and the structure of a language, which is obviously vital in being able to speak a language properly. Rosetta Stone will quickly get you to the level of simple phrases like "this is a small boy", and "there are two flowers"; past that point you will really struggle for gains.

On the other hand, Tell Me More is a full STUDY program which is packed with many different kinds of learning aids (picture association, word match, crossword puzzles, pronouncing phrases, video quizzes, etc.). It is capable of effectively taking you from beginner to more advanced stages.