101 Languages of the World Offers People the Chance to Learn Common and Uncommon Languages from Around the Globe from Arabic to Zulu.Business/Technology Editors MERRIMACK Merrimack, river, United States Merrimack, river, c.110 mi (180 km) long, formed at Franklin, S central N.H., by the junction of the Pemigewasset (rising in the White Mts.) and Winnipesaukee rivers. It flows S past Concord and Manchester into NE Mass. , N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2000 Based on the Number-One Selling Multi-Language Learning Product, 101 Languages of the World Provides Learning Content and Vocabulary Building for 101 Languages Transparent Language, Inc., a leading developer of language-learning and translation technology for the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the , consumer and corporate markets, today announced 101 Languages of the World(TM), a conversation-oriented learning program that lets Windows and Mac users master the basics of 101 major world languages. Based on Transparent Language's proven Transparent Method(TM), Languages of the World offers a unique opportunity for frequent, successful interactions in foreign languages through realistic dialogs, interactive games, pronunciation pronunciation: see phonetics; phonology. Pronunciation - In this dictionary slashes (/../) bracket phonetic pronunciations of words not found in a standard English dictionary. activities and vocabulary building tools. "A recent survey conducted by Roper Starch starch, white, odorless, tasteless, carbohydrate powder. It plays a vital role in the biochemistry of both plants and animals and has important commercial uses. Worldwide for Hearst Magazines found that although we are pressed for money and time, 23% of Americans would like to learn a new language," stated Michael Quinlan Michael Quinlan may refer to:
Seventy-six of the languages available in 101 Languages of the World offer language-learning using the Transparent Method. These languages include:
Afrikaans Canadian French Malay Turkish
Albanian Galician Norwegian Ukrainian
Arabic German Pidgin English Urdu
Azerbaijani Greek Polish Vietnamese
Basque Guarani Brazilian Portuguese Welsh
Belorussian Haitian Creole European Portuguese Wolof
Bengali Hawaiian Quechua Xhosa
Breton Hebrew Romanian Yiddish
Bulgarian Hindi Russian Yoruba
Catalan Hungarian Scottish Gaelic Zulu
Chinese Icelandic Serbian
Croatian Indonesian Slovak
Czech Irish Slovene
Danish Italian Somali
Dutch Japanese Sotho
English Korean Spanish
Esperanto Latin Swahili
Estonian Latvian Swedish
Farsi Lithuanian Tahitian
Finnish Luganda Tagalog
Flemish Luxembourgish Thai
French Malagasy Tswana
The remaining 25 languages offer users the ability to build their
vocabulary using Vocabulary of the World, an interactive flashcard
program. These languages include:
Asturian Faroese Papago Shona
Aymara Frisian Provencal Sorbian
Bemba Inuktitut Romany Swazi
Blackfoot Kongo Romansch Tongan
Cebuano Maori Ruanda
Chamorro Maya Samoan
Cornish Nahuatl Sepedi
New speech analysis features improve pronunciation and accent Languages of the World offers learners advanced speech analysis that quickly helps improve pronunciation and accent. Speech graphs provide a visual comparison of key aspects of the user's and the native speaker's speech to allow learners to quickly focus on those aspects of their pronunciation that need the most work. Using the new Select and Say function, users can playback Playback could mean:
Pronunciation meter enhances learners ability to master listening and speaking The Languages of the World Speech Meter gives users a simple visual tool to track the changes in their pronunciation abilities. Users simply record their pronunciation of a word or phrase to see how closely they match the native speaker. Results ranging from Keep Practicing to Wow! encourage learners and make it quick and fun to practice and improve their pronunciation skills. Bonus Software: 100-Language Multilingual mul·ti·lin·gual adj. 1. Of, including, or expressed in several languages: a multilingual dictionary. 2. Word Processor Languages of the World also comes with a multilingual word processor. Unitype GlobalWriter 100-Language Word Processor lets users type in over 100 languages, with spell checking, thesauruses, character sets and more. Additional Features -- 140,000 words and 25,000 phrases--up to 5,000 key vocabulary words and hundreds of sentences per language -- Native speaker sound for every word and phrase -- Unique, guided conversation practice -- Fun games and activities like Vocabulous!(R), Crosswords, Plug-n-Play and more -- Record, Playback and Compare with Advanced Pronunciation Analysis -- Unitype GlobalWrite 100-Language Word Processor Pricing and Availability 101 Languages of the World will be available July July: see month. 2000, and carry an expected street price of $29.95. It will be available directly from Transparent Language and through leading computer software retailers. System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. Windows: Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or higher; Pentium (or better); 32 MB RAM; 60 MB disk space; sound card; speakers; VGA monitor An analog display screen that accepts VGA signals from the computer. See VGA and display adapter. with support for High Color The ability to generate 32,768 colors (15 bits) or 65,536 colors (16-bit). 15-bit color uses five bits for each red, green and blue pixel. The 16th bit may be a color, such as XGA with 5-red, 6-green and 5-blue, or be an overlay bit that selects pixels to display over video input. See true color. or True Color (1) Specifically, refers to 16,777,216 colors (24-bit color). See high color. (2) Generically, refers to photo-realistic color (typically requires 24-bit color as a minimum). settings and at least 800 X 600 resolution; 2X CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. ; microphone microphone, device for converting sound into electrical energy, used in radio broadcasting, recording, and sound amplifying systems. Its basic component is a diaphragm that responds to the pressure or particle velocity of sound waves. required for recording; browser browser Software that allows a computer user to find and view information on the Internet. The first text-based browser for the World Wide Web became available in 1991; Web use expanded rapidly after the release in 1993 of a browser called Mosaic, which used and Internet connection required to link to online resources. Macintosh: System 7.5.5 (or better); Power PC or better processor; 16 MB RAM available; 60 MB disk space; monitor with support for the Thousands of Colors not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color setting and at least 800 X 600 resolution; 2X CD-ROM drive; microphone required for recording; browser and Internet connection required to link to online resources. About Transparent Language A leader in language-learning and translation technologies, Transparent Language, Inc., develops and markets a wide range of technology-driven language solutions for the Internet, corporate and consumer markets. Transparent Language is the fifth-largest educational software publisher (PC Data, March 2000). The company's free translation Web site, FreeTranslation.com was named one of the Top 100 Sites on the World Wide Web by PC Magazine, July 1999. Transparent Language is on the Internet at www.Transparent.com, www.FreeTranslation.com and www.PlusTranslation.com and sells through multiple channels worldwide. The company is headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire Merrimack is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 25,119 (including the East Merrimack Census-Designated Place [1]), making it the eighth largest municipality in New Hampshire. . For sales information, please call (800) 752-1767 or fax (603) 262-6561. Or, visit Transparent Language's Web site at www.TransparentLanguage.com. Transparent Language and Vocabulous! are registered trademarks and Languages of the World, Transparent Method, PlusTranslation, PlusTranslation.com, FreeTranslation and FreeTranslation.com are trademarks of Transparent Language, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights preserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 05/00 |
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