Transparent Language, Inc. Products - French

Complete French Learning Suite

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:05:35 -0500

Complete French includes over $240 worth of French learning products for only $119.95. It's our answer to the problem of how to fit an entire comprehensive language course into one affordable package. Designed for customers who want a one-stop solution to learning French on their computer, Complete French covers listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills.

Go from little or no knowledge of French to full proficiency
Enjoy a full range of multimedia teaching techniques ideal for all learning styles
Save money instead of investing in multiple products

What comes in Complete French?

Master French with five premium products: French BYKI Deluxe 3.6, Learn French Now!, the Everywhere French audio course, the Lexicon Translation Dictionary and the LinguaMatch Panoramic Phrasebook! Separately, these products total an over $240 value. Get them all together for just $119.95.

How will I learn with Complete French?


Vocabulary. Start by mastering hundreds of French words at a rapid pace with BYKI Deluxe. Add your own lists of words to learn. Share and download new lists online at BYKI.com.		Immersion. Use your new vocabulary to explore a total immersion environment in Learn French Now!, complete will full-motion video and sound. Play games, practice conversations, and more!

French games. Play dozens of games and activities to cement words and phrases in your long-term memory. about French culture and the history of the language.		Pronunciation. Analyze and compare your voice against a real native speaker's!

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System Requirements:

Windows: Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, or higher. DVD drive required
Optional Devices: Microphone for recording, iPod or other MP3 player, Pocket PC 2002 or higher, Palm device (Palm OS 5 or higher).

Learn French Now! Version 10

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:37:47 -0500

Learn French Now!

Learn to use French in context through video immersion!

Learn French Now! is an immersion program that enables learners to take basic vocabulary and quickly progress to more advanced comprehension and use. Grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, pronunciation skills, and more are emphasized through the use of native language texts, videos, and stories that immerse the user in the French language and provide opportunities for language investigation, skill-building and role play.

Engaged in this rich multimedia experience, you may never feel like you're studying, and the fact that you are actually using another language becomes transparent.

What do you get with Learn French Now! ?

Over 15,000 Words

Hundreds of Useful Phrases

Full Motion "Big Picture" Video

Full Native Speaker Pronunciation

SlowSound to Hear Every Nuance

Advanced Pronunciation Practice

Record, Playback and Compare

Alphabet Reference & Grammar Tutorial

Conversation Practice

Integrated BYKI Vocabulary Software

MP3 Audio for iPods or other players

Personal BYKI list creation (with sound) from 15,000 words

Interactive Games

Video Unscramble

Online Testing

Personal Progress Tracking

Plus Much More!


Learn From Exciting Content and Interactive Activities - Learn French Now! is a revolutionary language-learning tool based on the proven Transparent Method of learning how to use a language in context through rich multimedia activities. Learn French Now! unites industry-leading tools with authentic, native multimedia content to make learning fast, fun, and effective.

Big Video Screen - Just select one of the interesting articles or stories and click to explore the French language. View French language videos complete with the sites and sounds of real people speaking and interacting in French. Or jump directly into exciting interactive games, pronunciation-improving practice or invigorating conversations. Determine your own learning pace by deciding when you need translation-and when you don't. All the tools you need to quickly master a language are instantly available in Learn French Now!

Interactive Conversational Practice - Practice your lines using the prompts and the integrated speech features, then record your voice and replay the whole conversation with the lines you've recorded. It's a terrific way to get valuable real-world experience using your new language. In no time, you'll be conditioned to respond correctly without thinking about it, just like you do in English.

Before You Know It - The revolutionary software that teaches you words and phrases so you know them cold - with Perfect Recall - is now integrated right into Learn French Now! You get:

Quick launch of BYKI from within Learn French Now!

Companion BYKI lists to use with immersion content

Dozens of bonus lists from BYKI Deluxe

The ability to create custom BYKI lists (complete with native speaker sound) from any of the 15,000 words in Learn Language Now!

		MP3 Learning on Your iPod or Other Player - Learn language Now! comes with dozens of BYKI Pod Audio MP3 files. Now you can practice your language wherever you take your MP3 player.

System Requirements

Windows: 2000 Service Pack 3 or higher, or XP; 300MHz Pentium or better; 128MB RAM, 165 MB disk space to run with CD-ROM in drive (up to 600 MB disk space to run without CD-ROM); sound card; speakers; support for High Color or True Color settings and at least 800 X 600 resolution; CD-ROM drive.

Macintosh: OS X 10.3.9 or higher with Safari; G3 or higher or Intel based Macintosh; 128 MB available RAM; 165 MB disk space to run with CD-ROM in drive (up to 600 MB disk space to run without CD-ROM); support for Thousands of Colors setting and at least 800 X 600 resolution; CD-ROM drive.

Optional Devices

Microphone for recording,
iPod (Video or Nano) to display pictures & sound or other MP3 player for sound (all MP3 players may not support the picture display),
Pocket PC (BYKI only): Pocket PC 2002 or better; 4700KB available device memory for 320x240; 6000KB available device memory for 640x480; ActiveSync 3.5 or higher.
Palm (BYKI only): Palm OS 5 or better; support for 8-bit color; 1900 KB available device memory; HotSync 4.0 or higher. Older Palm OS 5 devices like the Tungsten T and Zire 71, and Palm devices manufactured by other companies like the Sony Clie are not supported.

French Byki Deluxe 4

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:54:39 -0500

French Byki Deluxe will teach you 2000 critical words and 500 phrases with an easy, addictive, and lightning-fast 3-step process. Play games, perfect your accent with native speaker sound, test yourself, and take your learning with you on MP3 audio. Learn French Fast. Know It Forever!

Learn it FAST	Know it FOREVER	Use it EVERYWHERE
Learn written and spoken language with a rapid 3-step process Over 2,000 words and 500 phrases Personalized learning sessions to speed your progress Images and native speaker sound Learn critical phrases early with QuickStart Recognize spoken words faster with SlowSound	Lock words and phrases into your permanent memory Maintain your knowledge with Intelligent Refresh Track your progress with comprehensive testing Perfect your accent with pronunciation practice Cement your knowledge with games and activities	Learn thousands of extra words and phrases online at ListCentral Create and share word lists with users around the world MP3 audio for your iPod or other mobile player Printable flashcards

Experts agree that the most important part of learning a language is rapidly building a foundation of word and phrase knowledge. Byki is the fastest, most direct path to that goal — it “hacks” into your memory and fills it with foreign words and phrases. Whereas traditional learning methods spread their learning out across a multitude of lessons and activities, Byki gets right down to business with a proven three step process:

Byki guides you through a review of the French material you will learn.
Byki teaches you to recognize the written and spoken forms of each word.
Finally, you will be able to express yourself in French by speaking or writing it on your own.

In just your first session, the byki 3-step process will teach you 100 critical Quickstart phrases for use in common, real-life situations.

Maybe you've studied French or another language before. If so, do you remember everything you learned? Using Byki ensures that you'll keep everything you learn in your long-term memory, forever. As you use the three step process, Byki will keep track of what you learn and use its Intelligent Refresh system to help you review the items you might forget along the way. Lots of language products provide a means to learn French. Only Byki makes that knowledge permanent.

Most products take a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching languages. Byki provides a personalized path to success based on your own strengths and weaknesses. It recognizes the material you learn quickly and takes note of those items that give you more trouble. Byki then maximizes the time you dedicate to language learning by focusing your efforts on the items that you find more challenging, without wasting your time on those you learn with ease.

You will see how well the Byki personalized learning system works as you track your progress through Learned Items charting and multiple testing options, including written, listening comprehension, dictation and more. Additional games and activities will provide a fun way to cement your knowledge and pronunciation practice will help perfect your accent.

More than just software, Byki comes with a full set of features for learning away from your computer. BykiPod MP3 audio files work with your iPod or other MP3 player. Printable flash cards let you take your learning on the go and learn French anywhere.

Byki isn't just a set of content. It's a tool. Once you finish learning the 2000 words and 500 phrases included in Byki Deluxe, you can keep using Byki to learn any content you can imagine. Create vocabulary lists from textbooks or dictionaries. Study key phrases you find in articles, videos, or the web. The possibilities are endless for creating your own Byki lists.

Once you've made some Byki lists, share them with our online community at Byki.com ListCentral. ListCentral also provides a great resource for finding additional learning materials in dozens of languages posted by Byki users from all over the world.

Windows: Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista or higher.

Mac: Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or higher with Safari

French Before You Know It For Business 3.6

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:35:58 -0500

French Before You Know It For Business is the simple and effective way to master business terms and phrases in French with Perfect Recall, guaranteed! Whether you are new to the language or just need to learn specific terms and phrases for business situations, French BYKI for Business you will learn over 2000 key words and phrases for dozens of business-specific situations.

BYKI for Business includes key words and phrases for business situations, including:

» Jobs & Employment
» Around the Office
» Answering the Phone
» Business Travel
» Office Activities
» Scheduling Appointments
» Titles by Level
» Human Resources
» Web & Internet
» Computers & Technology

» Attending a Conference
» Advertising
» Order Delivery
» Sales
» Basic Legal Terms
» Basic Contract Terms
» Profit & Loss
» Money & Currency
» ...and Much More!

Easy, Fast, and Effective!

Build reading, listening, speaking and writing skills Add your own phrases and create your own flash cards Proven learning process used by Fortune 500 Company Executives and top government language schools

Learning Activities Build Your Language Skills!

Each activity targets the perfection of a vital language skill, such as pronunciation and listening to the sounds of your new language

Learn on the Go!

Now you can take your learning on the road. Before You Know It for Business includes the companion audio flash cards for your iPod or other MP3 player as well as the Before You Know It system for Pocket PC and Palm PDAs.

Perfect Recall Guarantee

No one else can make this claim. Choose what you want to learn. When you finish Before You Know It, we guarantee you'll know it cold. Test yourself, and if your recall is not absolutely 100%, return your product for a full refund of the purchase price. The only way to really appreciate the power of Before You Know It is to use, so try it, risk free.

Requirements:

Windows: Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista or higher.

Mac: Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or higher with Safari;

Palm: Palm OS 5.2.1 or better; 320 x 320 screen res or higher, 1900KB available device memory; HotSynch 4.0 or higher.

Pocket PC: Pocket PC Pocket PC 2002 or better; 320 x 240 screen res or higher, 7.5MB available device memory; ActiveSync 3.5 or higher.

Everywhere French Audio Course

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:49:09 -0500

Everywhere French

Learn a language wherever you want, whenever you want – Learn Everywhere!

35 Lessons for Beginner to Intermediate Learners on 5 Audio CDs
SPECIAL BONUS - Companion BYKI Flash Card Software CD

Learning a new language is a rich and rewarding experience, but it takes time. If you are like many learners, finding the time to work with your new language is often more challenging than the language itself. Everywhere French is an audio course that is designed for learners on the go. Expand your learning time - in the car, at the gym or just around the house - with Everywhere French.

Hands-free Learning!

Everywhere Audio is an all-audio course. No reading is required. Lessons begin with vocabulary and a quick grammar lesson followed by interesting, real-life dialogs that build your French speaking and listening skills.

Easy-to-Follow Lessons

English speaking instructors guide you through each of the 35 lessons. Native French speakers provide examples of dialogs. You simply listen and repeat. It’s as easy as that.

Extra Bonus!
Before You Know It Companion Flash Cards

When you have the opportunity to use your computer, study the vocabulary and phrases in Everywhere French. The same great material on the audio CDs can be studied on your computer in this fun and easy flash card program. (Bonus Software requires either a Windows computer running Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or higher or XP or a Mac running OSX version 10.4 or better)

LinguaMatch Panoramic French

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:36:30 -0600

Enhance your knowledge with Real-World practice!

For school, for business, for travel, for fun . . . the Panoramic French Talking Phrase Book (for Windows) uses multimedia technology to make learning French easy, addictive, and effective!

Panoramic French is an educational and reference system for studying French, based on the concept of a talking picture phrasebook. Panoramic French can be used equally well as an amazingly easy guide for beginners, a powerful learning tool for intermediate students, a useful refresher course for advanced speakers, and a reference for international travelers.

Explore your way to a better understanding of French!

Panoramic's 30 topic areas are presented in lush 3D scenes. You can travel around each scene using your keyboard and mouse. As you move through the Panoramic world, you can click on any object to see and hear its name in French. Click on the people you meet to learn conversational phrases. You can easily travel between different scenes to see how the words and phrases you are learning are used in different contexts.

Panoramic's LinguaMatch dictionary - verified and approved by staff from the Institut Français - contains more than 2000 words and 1200 phrases covering most common subjects, such as travel (by air, by rail, by car), lodging, restaurants, telephone and mail, banking, shopping, doctors and pharmacy, time, weather, everyday sayings, and more.

Built-in word games, puzzles, and pronunciation tools add even more fun to your learning!

Panoramic French includes carefully chosen drills and games to increase the program's learning effectiveness:	enhance your vocabulary learn to recognize written and spoken words enhance your listening comprehension learn how to use new words in complete sentences and more!
Panoramic's integrated progress tracking even lets you chart your progress through the program's vocabulary and activities. Plus, the built-in Recording Session features voice recording and visualized playback, enabling you to record your own speech and to compare it with the native speakers' voices in the program. You can even choose between male and female voices, as you prefer.

**REQUIREMENTS**
Windows - Windows XP SP2, Vista, or higher; 128 MB available RAM.

KidSpeak French

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:29:09 -0600

Yes! Now Your Child Really Can Learn French

KidSpeak is a language–learning breakthrough that makes learning a second language easy for kids of all ages. Your children will love the delightful combination of enjoyable animation, fun activities, and interactive games, puzzles and songs that make up this award-winning educational software program. It's the perfect way to get your kids started with a new language.

Your Child Will Learn These Vital Language skills

Correct pronunciation
Alphabet recognition
Word recognition
Understanding simple sentences
Using plural forms
Using singular forms
Telling time
Matching numbers to written words
Simple addition
Simple subtraction

Over 700 Words and Expressions

Greetings
Types of Clothing
Fruits and vegetables
Numbers
Animal names
Dates and times
Colors
Parts of the body
Everyday items
School supplies
Sporting goods
Weather terms

Plus! Each KidSpeak language includes 12 printable activities and projects to reinforce learning.

Award-winning Educational Software

KidSpeak was designed and developed by leading educators to take advantage of the intuitive language learning abilities of grade school children. KidSpeak's innovative award-winning approach has no drills, tests or anything unpleasant. Children simply look forward to "playing" with their animated friends every day, while you know they are "learning".

Awards

New York Festival's Interactive Multimedia Competition for the Best Educational/Instructional Programs Produced for use in Schools

K-12 Educational CD-ROM award at the 4th Annual International Digital Media Awards

"The designers have achieved their aim of making the program fun, challenging, absorbing and entertaining" - The Age, November 1997

The Sooner A Child Starts Learning A New Language The Better – Here's Why

It's a fact. Researchers have proven that children more easily and naturally acquire a second language when they're young. After that, it gets increasingly difficult. Plus, studies show that children who have the benefit of a second language develop stronger problem solving and analytical skills – a benefit for a lifetime.

Here's What Can You Do

As a parent, if you want your child to take advantage of the language-learning "window of opportunity," you must take an active role. And there is no better tool than your computer and KidSpeak to start your child on a second language. With KidSpeak, your child can interact with authentic foreign language sounds, words and phrases, games, puzzles, and songs. If you can place a disc in your computer's CD-ROM drive, you know all you need to know to get your child off and running in another language.

**REQUIREMENTS**
Windows - IBM Compatible PC, 486 or higher, 2 X CD-ROM, Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98, 8 MB Ram, 1 MB SVGA card or better display, standard soundcard and multimedia speakers.	Macintosh - System 7.1 (or better), 68040 or higher processor, 8 MB Ram, 2 X CD-ROM, Standard built in speakers.

It really works!

Your child will build a solid foreign language foundation using the successful immersion approach preferred by educators. Each language is hosted by a fun cartoon "friend" and his or her playful pet who use only the language being taught. Your child simply points and clicks.

With KidSpeak, your child will automatically learn correct pronunciation, alphabet and word recognition, simple sentence structure, plural and singular forms, numbers, simple addition and subtraction, how to tell time, and much more.

Of course help in English is always available by clicking
on the question mark.

System Requirements

Windows: Windows 98, 2000, XP, or ME 8 MB available RAM.

Macintosh: OS 7.1 up to OS 9. OSX not supported without Classic environment..

KidSpeak 6-in-1 World Pack

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:27:28 -0600

"A child taught a second language after the age of 10 or so is unlikely ever to speak it like a native."
-Geoffrey Cowley, “The Language Explosion,” Newsweek, Spring-Summer 1997

Your early decision to use KidSpeak will change someone's life.

You should have had KidSpeak when you were young. Children absorb language at a much faster pace than adults, and those exposed to bilingualism early in their lives are lightyears ahead of their peers later in life when it comes to speaking a second language. The window is short, and KidSpeak, designed for children aged 5 to 13, offers parents an interactive, entertaining solution for preparing their child for a multilingual future while the time is right.

KidSpeak 6-in-1 World Pack includes full learning suites for Spanish, French, Italian, German, Hebrew, and Japanese.

Critical skills, learned at a critical age.

KidSpeak includes over 700 words and expressions, as well as over 40 activities that teach and reinforce dozens of vital developmental skills spanning 3 levels of difficulty:

Pronunciation of language
Recognizing alphabets
Recognizing words
Understanding simple sentences
The difference between singular and plural
Telling time
Matching numbers to words
Simple addition and subtraction
Music appreciation
(And a lot more!)

Topics covered in the language department include:

Greetings
Clothing
Foods, like fruits and vegetables
Numbers
Animals
Dates and times
Colors
Parts of the body
Household items
School
Sports
Weather

Plus! Each KidSpeak language includes 12 printable activities and projects to reinforce language-learning!

The best part is... it's fun.

If KidSpeak wasn't fun, it wouldn't work. Funny, friendly, personable characters from kids to farm animals lead the way for your children, always available to help or provide a little comic relief. The activities are guaranteed to occupy any curious youngster for hours at a time (they even occupy us) and the program couldn't be easier to use. Join in the fun or let your little one run wild on their own... there's no limit to the ways KidSpeak can be used to help your child grow into a healthy, bilingual world citizen.

Don't miss out. Try KidSpeak today (hint: not by yourself)!

System Requirements

Windows: Windows 98, 2000, XP, or ME 8 MB available RAM.

Macintosh: OS 7.1 up to OS 9. OSX not supported without Classic environment..

Lexicon French Dictionary

Tue, 22 May 2007 16:15:57 -0500

The Lexicon Translation Dictionary is a fast, easy-to-use language reference for Windows that quickly provides word translations with a simple click of the mouse. Get instant access to over 65,000 terms for general use or specific domains in French.

Use in foreign correspondence
Great reference for students
Find the right word, quickly

The Lexicon Translation Dictionary includes all the words you need to communicate in everyday situations as well as technical terms for specific areas including:

Science
Agriculture
Business
Transportation
and more

**System requirements:**
Windows: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Me, or XP; Pentium processor; 128 MB available RAM; 90MB disk space for single language pairs or 250 MB disk space for multilingual version; 2X CD-ROM for CD version.