Software to help you learn Italian
This softwares generally works according to a similar pattern: listening and repetition. They aim to teaching the language the same way one learnt one's native language when he was a child. You can't rely on them for grammar, but they are really good to help you improve your pronunciation, listening and speaking abilities.
LingvoSoft FlashCards 2006 for Windows
Available for the following languages: |
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Dutch-Italian |
German-Italian |
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Czech-Italian |
Spanish-Italian |
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Turkish-Italian |
Russian-Italian |
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Polish-Italian |
Swedish-Italian |
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English-Italian |
Portuguese-Italian |
Flash cards 2006 is a powerful program designed to help the learner memorize words and phrases. It is available in several languages, and its easy to use interface will give you the opportunity of focusing on the learning process and to easily adjust the options of the program to fit your tastes. FlashCards is made up of four learning games:
- Flash Cards The classical setup: each word and its translation are shown on the opposite sides of a 'card'. You will get the hang of it in a matter of minutes. This is one of the most effective ways for building or expanding your vocabulary.
- PocketsA traditional game geared toward in-depth memorization. The words you have mastered are moved from one pocket to the next, while the rest are left for further practice.
- Translation TestThis game is a translation test. Short multiple-choice questions let you check how well you know the words. This is a simple, yet effective way of brushing up on the words that need more attention.
- Spell It Right! This game teaches you to spell foreign words correctly. It allows for typos and will tell you if you’ve made a small error in your answer.
The manufacturer has pre-selected three thousand common words along with about four thousand technical terms for you to learn. However, don’t be overwhelmed by the numbers! Each vocabulary can be broken up into smaller sets of flexible size, giving you a word list that you can manage.
- 1,000 words, general vocabulary Level I
- 1,000 words, general vocabulary Level II
- 1,000 words, general vocabulary Level III
- Law terminology – about 1,000 words
- Medical terminology – about 1,000 words
- Business terminology – about 1,000 words
- Computer terminology – about 1,000 words
The software comes with useful built-in help and a practical user’s manual.