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Modern Languages
Abacus has selected a range of modern language software to
suit the needs of primary, secondary and third level academic institutions.

Publisher:
Auralog
Products:
TeLL Me More Pro
Who
uses the products?
Auralog general language materials are particularly
suitable for second level students. Its business language materials are
appropriate for use in third level institutions.
Levels:
TeLL Me
More is available in 8 languages and 3 levels
- Beginner: review the basics and make yourself understood in simple
situations.
- Intermediate: get a solid grounding and communicate easily in a
foreign language.
- Advanced: perfect your command of the language and communicate
easily in any everyday situation.
Languages Available:
English,
French, German, Spanish, Italian and more…..
Product Description:
Designed for organisations teaching foreign languages, TeLL me More
Pro is a complete set of networking tools for students and teachers
:: Personalised learning paths and adaptable parameters
The teacher can create learning paths and adapt TeLL me More Pro to each
student's level.
:: Detailed student follow-up
The teacher has access to student responses for each exercise. An activity
report that summarises student results, allows the teacher to evaluate
the contribution of the course, redirect the student if necessary,
and measure the student's progress.
:: Student-teacher communication through the electronic message system
A simple click of the mouse within the software puts the student in contact
with the teacher.
Also:
200 Hours of Language Learning and 1000 exercises.
:: Interactive dialogues
with 550 sentences and 15,000 words.
:: 8,000-Word glossary
:: Grammar and conjugation
Grammar rules and 700 conjugated words using simple, animated explanations.
:: Lesson report
A detailed account of your progress where you are able to play back your
dialogues.
:: Personalised learning paths
The Progress Chart and Diary organise your study by selecting activities
and proposing a study plan corresponding to your level and objectives,
as well as your schedule.
Compatibility:
Win 95/98/2000/NT4 and XP
Pricing:
Available on request
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Publisher:
Eurotalk
Products:
Talk
Now!, World Talk
Levels: Talk Now! - Beginners
World Talk - Intermediate
Languages
Available:
Over 70 languages from English and Irish to Arabic
or Norwegian
Course Content:
Click HERE(doc
212kbs) for
Talk Now! content in English.
Click HERE(doc
89kbs) for
World Talk content in English.
Compatibility:
All
Eurotalk discs run under Windows 3.1, 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP
and on Apple Macintosh to OS9.
Pricing:
Available on request
Awards:
The Queen’s
Award for Enterprise : Innovation 2002
British Interactive Multimedia Association Award
The British Midland Export Award Initiative
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General English
Publisher:
Webschool
Products:
Webschool
Levels:
Beginner
- Advanced
Webschool
is a General English course available from beginner to advanced.
Click HERE for a brief product description.
References
Preview a sample of the course HERE.
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E-Learning
Publisher:
NIAM-TMS
Products:
EasyGenerator
NIAM-TMS has developed
a range of elearning tools and solutions designed to enable companies to manage
their knowledge assets, facilitate communication with customers and comply with
regulatory training requirements.
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English for Business
Publisher:
Abacus Communications
Products:
Let's
Do Business English for Business
Let's Do Business
is the leading English for Business On-Line course. It is designed for
intermediate to advanced learners of English. It currrently consists of
7courses and 10 On-Line tests.
References are available on request.
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Vektor
Vektor
publishes materials for primary, secondary and third level institutions.
Launchpad series
for primary learners
Excellent
programme for young learners. Covers basic language equivalent to EU Waystage
levels of proficiency.
Essentials & Foundation
series
Essentials is a basic introduction to a new language. Suitable for junior
cycle. Available in French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Foundations is suitable for
junior cycle and senior cycle language class. Available in French, German,
Spanish and Italian.
Course Content
Essentials: You can...
Hear the authentic sounds of French.
Acquire
the fundamentals of the language.
Record your voice and compare it
with native speakers.
Test yourself with single questions and timed
tests.
Contents:
Alphabet
Numbers
Currency
Weather
Time
Money
Calendar
Basic
Phrases:
Greeting, saying goodbye, thanking, apologising, asking
for help, attracting attention. |
Features:
Voice record and play back.
Single and multiple
timed tests.
Listen, repeat, speak.
The essentials of the language. |
Expressions:
Eating out
In the bar
Shopping for food
Travelling by
train
At the airport
Getting around
Asking for information
Asking the
way
Meeting arrangements
The Experience:
Learn to understand and speak
any word or phrase.
Complete bilingual dictionary always available
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Features:
Full story
Useful words
Practice with the story
Speaking & Listening
Tests
Text Exercises
Scripts
Dictionary
Voice record and playback
Grammar
Play
the role of many different people
Timed quizzes test your understanding
Online
grammar support |
Connections:
Business:
Telephoning
Arranging a meeting
Telephoning
Asking
to make a call
Introducing the company
Closing a meeting
Reception
Arriving
at the meeting
Small talk about the journey
Asking for directions
Asking
to use the phone
Asking to use a fax and telex
Travel:
Travelling by taxi
Flight arrangements
Asking for directions
Travelling by rail
Checking into a hotel
Alone in a bar
Alone in a restaurant
Meeting a stranger
Having dinner with a colleague
Changing traveller's cheques
At the bank |
Features:
Video presentation of language Grammar Suppport
Practice
with tutor
Over 30 minutes of Digital Video
Practice with dialogue
Instant Translation of every phrase Roleplays
Online Dictionary
Comprehension
tests
Structures
Rapid French, German, Spanish, Italian or Japanese.
Voice recording and
playback
How to..
Personal Language Plans to track progress
and provide a record of work
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Foundations
Communicative work includes:
Language acquisition via
communicative dialogues, repetition, subtitles and voice recording.
Grammar
work includes:
Grammar lessons linked to communicative dialogues.
Clear
and concise exposition with audio examples.
Test and exercises for
all lessons (progress tracking)
Communicative dialogues
Grammar Presentations/lessons
Tests
and exercises
Entry by dialogue or by grammar
Print-out facility
Features:
Communicative
dialogues
Grammar presentations/lessons
Tests and exercises
Entry by
dialogue or by grammar
Print-out facility |
Contents:
Nouns and articles
Present tense of irregular verbs
Prepositions
Number,
time and date
Present tense of reflexive verbs
Question forms
Subject
and object pronouns
Verbs and infinitives
Comparative and superlative
adjectives
Possessive, demonstrative and interrogative adjectives and
lots more……………. |
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