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Machine: Win listening, speaking
Publisher: Pearson Education
Purchase options: contact publisher
Level: Intermediate For: All but K-6
Listening and speaking practice based on unscripted video recordings in a variety of dialects of English. Exercises work on pronunciation as well as listening. Three CD-ROMs sold separately or as a set. Windows 98/XP/Vista: Mac OS X. See more information at http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/multimedia/programs/sti.htm.
Machine: Win, Mac comprehensive
Publisher: Pearson Education
Approximate single-unit price: $200
Level: Intermediate For: All but K-6
Video-based software program that combines interactive video (from Side by Side TV programs), audio, graphics, and text to provide students with exercises and activities. Includes lifeskills and civics exercises, as well. Two-levels; each CD-ROM sold separately. Windows 98/NT/XP; Mac OS 8. Not verified on Vista or Mac OS X.
Machine: Mac, Win reading
Publisher: PerLingua Software
Approximate single-unit price: $13
Purchase options: site
Level: Literacy, beginning For: All
Special use: literacy
Vocabulary practice - includes the Dolch sight words list. Authorable for more, and flashcards can be printed out for off-computer work. Site license for $100. Very simple interface. Windows 95/XP; Mac OS 9, X.
Machine: Mac, Win discussion
Publisher: Maxis Software
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Level: Intermediate, advanced For: All but K-6
In this city simulation, learners plan and manage a city through periods of growth, recession, and various natural disasters. Getting started takes a fair bit of time and teacher work to prepare students, even at advanced levels. Once learners know the basics, however, the activity is very engaging. This works best as a group activity since many different areas need simultaneous attention to avoid the city's financial collapse and/or physical destruction. A Classic version is also available for free online at http://simcity3000unlimited.ea.com/us/guide/classic/simcityx/index.html.
Machine: Win pronunciation
Publisher: Sky Software House
See also Wida
Approximate single-unit price: $475
Purchase options: lab, site; indiv. titles $115 each
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced For: All
Includes Phonemic Alphabet in English, Similar Sounds, Words & Phrasal Stress, Stress & Rhythm, and Rhythms from Rainland. Phonemic Alphabet and Similar Sounds focus on individual sounds (segmentals). Words & Phrasal Stress and Stress & Rhythm focus on stress and rhythm, with tutorials and examples. Rhythms from Rainland uses everyday dialogues, jokes, poems, rhymes, sayings, and the like. The practice takes the form of video and audio lessons where the learner can listen and repeat the language in the texts in a variety of ways. All include a self-record option. British English.
Machine: Win pronunciation
Publisher: Kay Elemetrics
Purchase options: Contact publisher
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced For: All
Software component of Visi-Pitch IV that uses standard sound cards rather than dedicated hardware. It includes eight modules dealing with pitch, frequency, intensity, and articulation, and offers spectral measurements, motor speech profiles, phonation, a waveform editor, and audio feedback tools. Graphically interesting games are also provided to make therapy tasks appealing to children. Models of speech must be input by the teacher/clinician. Windows XP or Vista for the latest version.
Machine: Mac/Win listening
Publisher: Educational Activities Software
Approximate single-unit price: $450
Purchase options: I and II sold separately; lab, network
Level: Literacy, beginning, intermediate For: 6-12, Adult
Special use: Literacy
Students can see pictures, hear a sentence with digitized speech, repeat for playback, and reconstruct the sentence. Exercises and activities are based on survival English settings useful for middle school through adult learners. Sound Sentences I and Sound Sentences II are sold separately; each unit within the package is also sold separately. CD-ROM. Windows 98/NT/2000/XP: Mac OS 8 or OS 9.
Machine: Win writing
Publisher: American Literacy Council
Purchase options: free for use on 1 workstation
Level: Literacy, beginning, intermediate For: All
Special use: Literacy
Sound-Write corrects spelling errors on the spot while simultaneously letting the pupil hear what he/she spelled. Includes a 50,000 word vocabulary, implicit help with homonyms, simple 'language experience' queries, and secret tracking of the user's nonstandard spelling. The DECTalk Speech engine from Fonix Corp is included. It provides a human voice that says words in real time, spells them aloud, and reads sentences after they're typed. Demo or full versions can be downloaded from http://www.americanliteracy.com/SW/sound-write.htm - free for use on a single workstation. The previous version was called Spell-Well.
Machine: Win pronunciation
Publisher: EFL Productions
Purchase options: 40 GBP
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced, teacher For: Adult, HE, Teacher
This includes a phonemic chart and quiz for learning the International Phonetic Alphabet. This would be useful for teachers and learners who need to clearn IPA in order to heck the pronunciation of words.
Machine: Win reading, vocabulary, writing
Publisher: SEER Education Corporation
Approximate single-unit price: $300
Purchase options: annual subscription, lab, site
Level: Intermediate, advanced For: All but K-6
Special use: bilingual
Digital English Spanish dictionary including synonyms, verb conjugations and idiomatic expressions, and an interactive computer-aided translator (ICAT). SEER helps students develop and improve full English Spanish bilingualism. Download a trial copy at the website, http://www.seeredu.com/self.html.
Machine: Mac, Win pronunciation
Publisher: Trinity Software
Purchase options: Contact Northeastern U, 617-373-8810
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced For: All
Learners can select lessons by their native language or see all the lessons. Learners can listen, record, and review words, phrases, and sentences. There is a technical vocabulary component, so learners in different disciplines can practice field-specific vocabulary. The focus is more on sounds than on stress and intonation, though those lessons are also included. The Teacher version offers assessment options and tracking. Contact Northeastern University for availability and pricing: 617-373-8810.
Machine: Win pronunciation
Publisher: GenevaLogic
Level: For:
Pronunciaiton pracice that works by changing the pace of the learner's recorded speech to play back to the learner at the pace of a native speaker. The idea is that the learner gradually internalizes the changed speed and rhythm, sounding more accurate.
Machine: Win vocabulary, spelling
Publisher: MN-Software
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: All
This Tetris-like game starts by showing a word, then drops letters from the top while the player moves them into the right spacing at the bottom. The word is written off to the side for reference. At higher levels, the reference word is no longer available. The higher levels also feature letters that you don't need and letters that are backwards, upside down, etc. Only a few levels are available in the free version; register to be able to add words and change the settings. Download from http://mn-software.freepage.de/Spell_It.htm
Machine: Win vocabulary, spelling
Publisher: FamilyGames.com
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Purchase options: free to use; pay to author
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: All
Over 15 games modules are supplied ; check the website for more. Includes trivia quizzes and word puzzles for a range of ability levels. Free to use; register and pay the fee for authoring capability. Download from http://www.familygames.com/share/spel.html
Machine: Mac/Win vocabulary
Publisher: Knowledge Adventure
See also Amazon.com, other mail order
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Purchase options: lab, site, T version
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: 3-6
Special use: elementary
Multimedia drill with game elements for spelling practice. Teacher editions include 2 copies of the software plus teacher materials. Mac OS 9 and below, Mac OS X, Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista,
Machine: Mac writing
Publisher: Class One Software
Approximate single-unit price: $20
Purchase options: lab pack
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: All
Formerly known as Spell Tutor. Spelling lists can be generated within the program or imported from a text document. Each word can include a definition. After taking a spelling test within the program, words missed by the student are added to the student's Personal Word Bank. This Bank includes words from all lists on which the student has tested. The student can re-take these words at any time. In addition to the spelling module, Spelling Depot contains 3 word games which use the words from the spelling lists. A demo is available from the website at http://www.classonesoftware.com/pages/SDP.html. Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X.
Machine: Win vocabulary, spelling
Publisher: Clarity Language Consultants
Approximate single-unit price: $150
Purchase options: network
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: All but K-3
Words are arranged in topics and displayed in sentences. Sounds, animation, photographs, and drawings help clarify the meaning. Problem-solving exercises, games, and tests are also included, along with pronunciation work on each word.
Machine: Win vocabulary, spelling
Publisher: Spelling Made Simple
Approximate single-unit price: $30
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: Adult
This program is adult- rather than child-oriented, so it's not game-like. Lists can be entered or downloaded from the website. The user can see, and hear the word (based on the user settings) and then type the answer. If the answer is wrong it will go back into the queue and be retried later. Statistics are kept to see improvement. Download from http://www.spellingmadesimple.com/
Speaking skills practice
Machine: Mac, Win reading
Publisher: Renaissance Learning
Purchase options: Enterprise-level; contact publisher.
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced For: All
Enterprise-based solution. Computer-adaptive reading test designed to assess the reading level of any student with at least a 100-word vocabulary. Windows server is required; clients are browser-based and can run on Windows or Macintosh.
Machine: Mac/Win comprehensive
Publisher: Optimum Resource
Approximate single-unit price: $60
Level: Literacy, beginning For: Pre-K-6
Special use: elementary, literacy
Introduces young children to the English alphabet, counting, shapes, opposites and colors. Instructions for the six different activity options for each lesson objective can be in either English or Spanish. The lessons can be done either following computer prompts or in a more independent exploration mode. There are several other early learning titles available in the Stickybear series. Windows XP/Vista and Mac Classic/OS X on a hybrid CD.
Machine: Mac reading
Publisher: Optimum Resource
See also online/mail order
Approximate single-unit price: $50
Purchase options: network, site
Level: Beginning, intermediate For: K-6
Special use: Bilingual, elementary
Teaches pre-reading and basic reading skills in both English and Spanish. Exercises include match the word, find the word, and build a sentence. Activities use colorful animation and digitized speech.
Machine: Win, Mac reading, listening
Publisher: EuroTalk
See also World of Reading
Approximate single-unit price: $40
Purchase options: lab, site
Level: Beginning For: K-5
Special use: Elementary
This ESL program uses 8 well-known children's stories to teach English skills (narrated by British speakers). CD-ROM 1 has Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, Incy Wincy Spider, 3 Billy Goats Gruff and Humpty Dumpty. CD-ROM 2 has Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and Jill, Jack and the Beanstalk and Hickory Dickory Dock. A friendly dragon speaks 18 languages to guide the user in their native language. The user can even record their own story. The program tracks the progress of each user - earn enough points and print out your own certificate. Available in the US through World of Reading and other mail order vendors. Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista; Mac OS X.
Machine: Mac/Win writing
Publisher: Learning Company, The
See also Smart Kids Software, Learning Services,
Amazon.com
Approximate single-unit price: $25
Purchase options: lab pack, site license
Level: Literacy, beginning, intermediate For: K-6
Special use: literacy, bilingual, elementary
A creative tool for kids to write and illustrate their own storybook. Students can choose from hundreds of images and scenery combinations, plus a variety of borders and type styles. They can also add sounds and music to their stories. Story Book Weaver Deluxe on CD offers more graphics and animation, spoken word narration, and both English and Spanish writing capabilities. The disk version is slightly less expensive. MECC titles are now sold by Learning Company School.
Machine: Win reading, test prep
Publisher: Clarity Language Consultants
Approximate single-unit price: $75
Purchase options: Each area sold separately; lab packs
Level: Intermediate, advanced For: 9-12, HE
This English for Academic Purposes program is designed for students facing difficult course assignments in English. The eight units are reading, writing, speaking, listening, research, visuals, grammar, and vocabulary. Presentation activities and practice in an academic context for each area. International English version has a range of accents and IELTS practice. Nother American version includes only North American Accents. Authoring and record-keeping are optional add-ons for extra cost. This replaces Read It Study Skills. Windows 2000/XP/Vista. The online version is Mac compatible as well.
Machine: Win, Mac vocabulary
Publisher: Learning Company, The
Approximate single-unit price: $25
Purchase options: lab, site license
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced, teacher For: All
Includes various activities (including word searches, crosswords, flash card and jumbled words) to practice present lists (arranged by topic) as well as up to 100 lists entered by the teacher. Teachers can also edit all preset lists. After each set of words has been practiced, there is a spelling bee. Words to be spelled are either spoken or flashed on the screen. Windows 95/98; not verified on XP or Vista. Mac OS 7-9. Check the product specifications carefully to be sure they match your compute. Knowledge Adventure titles are now sold only via third party vendors.
Machine: Win vocabulary, T util
Publisher: SuperMemo USA
Approximate single-unit price: $45
Purchase options: early version is free
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced, teacher For: All but K-3
This program helps users memorize vocabulary (or other memorizable items, such as spelling lists and irregular verb forms). It spaces repetitions of items in such a way as to maximize learning. ESL version available. Teachers can add their own databases of items for their students to learn. A version that runs un Windows 95/98/NT is free and can be downloaded at http://www.freewarefiles.com/SuperMemo_program_13849.html. The version for XP is commercial, but a demo can be downloaded at http://www.supermemo.com/english/down.htm. Not verified for Vista.
Machine: Win writing
Publisher: Higgins, John and Muriel
Level: Intermediate, teacher For: All
Switch shows you a short text with variant readings. These can be grammar choices (active v. passive or different forms of future), style choices (formal/informal, British/US), or literary (what did Swift or Jane Austen actually write?). Free download from http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/wordscape/software-new.htm.
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