What is most difficult about learning another language? Getting started! Quickstart Spanish software is designed for you to start quickly, and maximizes the full potential of the widely accepted method of learning a language--the "Immersion" Method. Designed in Europe where most people are at minimum bilingual, Quickstart Spanish is engaging, addicting, fun and easy to learn!

The learning method is similar to the way you would acquire your own native language. 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. You will be authentically immersed in the Spanish language with exclusive Panoramic Immersion Scenes and background sounds--mastering Spanish in no time at all!

Features:

Learn Over 2000 Words & 1200 Phrases!
EXCLUSIVE Panoramic Immersion Scenes
Zoom In & Out, Pan Around in Interactive Immersive Scenes!
Includes 240 Games (8 Games per Activity)

30 Word Activities Include:

◊ In the Suburbs
◊ In the City
◊ Town Square
◊ Streets in Town
◊ At the Airport
◊ Check-In & Customs
◊ Passport Control
◊ Boarding & Arrivals
◊ At the Train Station
◊ At the Subway Station
◊ At the Gas Station
◊ At the Hotel
◊ At the Restaurant
◊ At the Bar
◊ At the Museum
◊ At the Post Office
◊ At the Store
◊ At the Bank
◊ At the Office
◊ Business Meetings & Negotiations
◊ At the Exhibition
◊ Days, Weeks & Months
◊ Telling Time
◊ Seasons & Weather

Over 50 Conversation Dialog Activities

◊ Asking the Way
◊ At the Gas Station
◊ Renting a Car
◊ Car Maintenance
◊ Calling the Police
◊ Calling a Taxi
◊ Taking the Bus, Tram, or Trolley
◊ Parking the Car
◊ Taking the Subway
◊ Purchasing Tickets
◊ Train Station
◊ On the Train
◊ At the Baggage Claim
◊ Getting a Porter
◊ Getting a Flight
◊ On the Airplane
◊ Airport Information Booth
◊ Airport Check-in, Customs & Passport Control
◊ At the Hotel Reception
◊ The Hotel Room
◊ Hotel Questions & Complaints
◊ Post Office
◊ Telephone
◊ At the Doctor
◊ At the Pharmacy
◊ What's the Time?
◊ How's the Weather?
◊ At the Hairdresser
◊ At the Bank
◊ At the Dry Cleaners
◊ Shopping
◊ At the News Stand
◊ At the Smoke Shop
◊ Buying Souvenirs
◊ Business Meetings & Negotiations
◊ Business Discussions & Phone Calls
◊ Contracts
◊ Exhibitions & Trade Fairs
◊ At the Restaurant
◊ Having Dinner
◊ At the Bar
◊ At the Repair Shop
◊ Invitations
◊ How Can I Get to...?
◊ Meeting a Business Guest
◊ Meeting a Friend
◊ Over 100 Conversation Dialog Games (2 Games per Activity)

Special Dictionary Activities Include:

◊ Human Actions
◊ Colors & Shapes
◊ Directions
◊ Common Phrases
◊ Greetings & Wishes
◊ Numerals
◊ Questions
◊ Signs & Notices
◊ Clothing
◊ Foods
◊ Fruits
◊ Vegetables
◊ Meat
◊ Fish
◊ Human Anatomy
◊ Fast Food
◊ Sports
◊ Over 65 Special Dictionary Games

Easy and effective for beginners and travelers, a powerful learning tool for intermediate speakers, and a useful refresher course for advanced speakers!

Features	Quickstart Languages
Number of Words	2000+
Number of Phrases	1200+
Subject Categories	80+
Subject Game Activities	400+
Conversation Dialog Activities	50+
Panoramic Immersion Scenes	30+
Voice Recording & Visualized Playback	Yes
Custom Settings (voice, background, etc.)	Yes
Individual Progress Reports	Yes
Dictionary & Glossaries	Yes
Native Language Selection	Yes

Speech Recognition & Analysis: Train and improve your pronunciation! Select from over 2000 words and 1200 phrases. The Recording Session with Voice Recording and Visualized Playback Technology enables you to record your own speech and compare it to the tutor's voice to determine your accuracy.
Custom Preference Settings: Customize the interface to suit your preferences. Choose a male or female narrator's voice. Set preference of single language or dual language (your native language and the language you are learning) for on-screen text display. Choose whether to have background sounds while participating in Panoramic Scene Activities.
Native Language Interface: Learn to speak using your own native language! Most language software sold in the U.S. requires you to first be proficient in Spanish before you can learn another language. Not with Quickstart Languages! Help and menus, words and phrases, games and tests can all be changed to the native language of your choice.

System Requirements for Windows

Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista
Pentium 200 MMX or better
64 MB RAM
DirectX 8.0 or higher
Video card with 8 MB RAM
Sound card & speakers
CD-ROM drive
Microphone recommended

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