An English pronunciation program on CD-rom for all levels (American English accent). Please see below for full details. Level: Beginner to Advanced Price: $219.95 (shipped FREE, 7-21 days) Normal Price: $259.90 Save $39.95! Quantity:   Similar Products: Pronunciation Power 1 CD-rom Pronunciation Power 2 CD-rom Pronunciation Power 1+2 Site License for Schools

Pronunciation Power 1 + 2 is a comprehensive program that teaches the 52 sounds of English to ESL learners from beginner to advancedlevels. Please read below for full product details. Pronunciation Power 1 |Pronunciation Power 2 FAQ | System Requirements |Reviews Pronunciation Power1 is the ultimate in English pronunciation learning technology for beginnerto intermediate students. There is no other program like it. Over 7000 practice words and thousands of sentences Over 100 hours of training Over 2000 photos and graphics Animated lessons 1020 listening exercises Hours of exercises for practising Stress, Timing, Articulation, Intonation and Rhythm (S.T.A.I.R.) Four exciting new interactive games Includes the 8 in 1 English Dictionary at no extra charge. Translations in 12 languages: Arabic, Chinese (traditional and simplified), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese Pronunciation Power 1 has many technologically advancedfeatures that let learners see moving pictures of the instructor'smouth, listen to the sounds made by the instructor and recordtheir own voice to compare with the instructor's. The ultimate in new English language learning technology: PP1 teaches the 52 sounds needed to speak clear English 16 different interactive modules reinforce learning progress Includes a 12-language English pronunciation dictionary Each teaching module provides over 100 hours of training PP1 is the most comprehensive English learning-system available on the market today Pronunciation Power 1 is not a single-theme program, but asuite of complementary yet independent modules with specific content andfunction. These modules have been professionally integrated to providean effective approach to learning English. With Pronunciation Power 1 learnersget 16 different modules all presented and coordinated through one easyinterface. Side & Front Views See the words formed Speech Analysis Speak, record, compare Comparative Words Listen & identify STAIR Analysis Learn good cadence Level 1 Sentences Words in sentences Level 1 Sentences Language dropdown Level 2 Sentences Advanced sentences English Dictionary 12 languages Listening: Game Hear it & find it Listening: Game Phonics Recording: Game 1 See it & say it Recording: Game 2 Themes Sample Words 1 Sounds in words Sample Words 2 With dictionary details Discrimination A Choose from sounds Discrimination B Choose from words

Pronunciation Power2 is an interactive, user friendly yet sophisticated teaching tool.Designed for intermediate to advanced English students of all ages, the programcontains hundreds of hours of professional instruction. Teaches the 52 sounds necessary to successfully speak perfect English. Compares student's voice with instructor's, using advanced waveform comparison technology. A moving animated side view of the mouth and tongue plus a front view video of the instructor's mouth show exactly how to form proper English sounds. Advances student's listening ability with 650 different sentence exercises. Lets students practise pronunciation through exciting interactive exercises, including: 780 selected English words chosen to demonstrate the52 sounds 1,040 comparative English words to identify sounddifferences 520 different sentences to fully practice youracquired English skills Award-Winning Features Pronunciation Power 2 has many technologically advancedfeatures, as you can see from these actual screen shots. Main Menu: Sounds Choose one of the 52 sounds by clicking it with your mouse. Hear each of the 52 sounds pronounced clearly by the instructor. Navigate through lessons, speech analysis and excercises.   Speech Analysis Listen to the instructor pronounce the sound; then see the instructor's waveform. Record your own pronunciation and waveform of the sound. Compare your waveform to the instructor's waveform.   Vocal Mechanics Learn how the sound is made through detailed pictures of the human mouth. Side view: observe the movement of an animated face - see the tongue guide the sound. Front view: observe the movement of the instructor's mouth - see the lips form the sound.   Practice Exercises Choose from one of four exercise lesson sets to help you practise the 52 sounds. As you master the lessons you are mastering spoken English!   Sample and Comparative Words Study 15 example words plus 20 comparative words per sound. Listen to the instructor pronounce the sample and comparative words. Record your own voice and compare your pronunciation to the instructor's.   Listening Discrimination Up to 15 listening-discrimination exercises for each sound.Listen to the instructor reading a sentence. Choose the word that the instructor uses in each sentence. The program tells you if you identified the right word.   Sentence Exercises 10 sentences per sound. Listen to the instructor read the sentence. Record your voice while you say the sentence. Compare your voice to the voice of your instructor - your English speaking partner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sounds will Pronunciation Powerteach me?
With Pronunciation Power you will learn the 52 basic sounds ofclear English.

How many words can I practise inPronunciation Power?
Pronunciation Power 1 has over 7,000 words and2,000 sentences. In Pronunciation Power 2 you can practise over 1,800individual words and 1,200 sentences.

How long is theprogram?
Pronunciation Power 1 and 2 contain well over 20 hours ofinstruction each, and you can practise with the program for hundreds ofhours.

Does Pronunciation Power "show" me how tomake English sounds?
Absolutely yes. This is one of the program's manystrong points. Moving pictures show you exactly how to move your mouth andtongue.

Does Pronunciation Power teachspelling?
Although not specially designed for it, Pronunciation Powerteaches spelling indirectly and extremely effectively.

What level is Pronunciation Powerfor?
Pronunciation Power covers all levels. Pronunciation Power 1 is forBeginner to Intermediate levels. Pronunciation Power 2 is for Intermediate toAdvanced levels.

What age is Pronunciation Power for?
The program is easy to use for all ages - from 8 to 80!

Can I use it alone or do I need ateacher?
Pronunciation Power is very easy to use. It is designed forstudents to use working alone or with a teacher.

What accent does Pronunciation Power use?British or American?
Pronunciation Power uses mainly an American Englishaccent. However, the accent is not a strong one, and could be best described asInternational English.

Who uses PronunciationPower?
Pronunciation Power is used and recommended around the world byuniversities, colleges and language schools. It is also used by many thousandsof individual users. Please see Reviews below forrecommendations about Pronunciation Power.

Can I record my own voice?
Yes!This is another very strong point. You can record your voice and playback tocompare it to the instructor's voice.

Will Pronunciation Power work on mycomputer?
Pronunciation Power works on most multimedia computers. Itruns under Windows XP, Me, NT4, 2000, 98, 95 or Mac and installation is veryeasy. You'll need sound, a microphone and a CD drive. Please see below for full system requirements.

Do you deliver Pronunciation Power anywhere in the world?
Yes! You can order Pronunciation Power from any country in the world and we will deliver it by Airmail.

How do I buy Pronunciation Power?
You can buy Pronunciation Power through this site. Just click the "Add to cart" button to put it in your shopping cart.

Do you have special terms for educational institutions like universities and language schools?
Yes.Educational institutions can purchase Pronunciation Power at preferential ratesby acquiring a site licence.

Can a school buy a site license for Pronunciation Power?
Yes. If you run a quantity of computers from asingle server, a site license is the most cost-effective solution for you. Thisallows you to install Pronunciation Power on your server and use it on all yourcomputers for an unlimited time. Please see our site licence page for more information.

System Requirements

Windows		Macintosh
Intel Pentium, 100MHz, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT4, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, 32MB RAM; 800x600 resolution; 4x CD-ROM drive; Microphone; Speakers; 5MB disk space.		OSX, Power PC, 100MHz, System 7.5.3, 20MB available RAM; 800x600 resolution; 4x CD-ROM drive; Microphone; Speakers; 5MB disk space.

What people are saying aboutPronunciation Power:

"A powerful interactive self-study tool that guides learners ofthe English language in improving their pronunciation through simpleprogressive stages. I give it a thumbs up."
David D.I. Kim, KoreaTESOL Journal

"I like the programs and think my students will get a lot out ofthem - they're structured nicely and very user-friendly. Some students use them2-3 hours straight or longer."
Jack Chen, University of Delaware

"Pronunciation Power is the only pronunciation software in ourMacintosh based language labs at this time. The interface is intuitive enoughto follow without reference to any manual or other instructions; a prerequisitefor programs in our labs. Simple access to playing native models, recordingstudent production, and comparing the two make this program an effective toolfor learning instead of an obstacle, as more complicated programs sometimesprove to be. The variety of minimal pair discrimination exercises for all 52phonemes presented provides plenty of instruction, practice, and reinforcementfor students looking to improve their listening comprehension andpronunciation."
John de Szendeffy, Boston University

"I would like to congratulate you and your design team;Pronunciation Power is an excellent teaching tool. It is also the program ofchoice by most of our students in our English Language Institute because of itsease of use, logical sequencing, variety and overall capacity of the program.We look forward to receiving your future products and ongoing updates."
William B. Stewart, President and CEO, The YMCA of Greater Vancouver

"Pronunciation Power gives the user a wonderfully excitingexperience to learn on one's own."
Kathryn Chiu, Proctor and GambleCorporate Training Group, China

"Pronunciation Power has built in steps to developing fluency,beginning with listening exercises which concentrate on receptive skills andbuilding up to recording pronunciation exercises. Students can hear the soundreplayed as often as necessary, and record their voices for comparison. Avisual representation of the sound aids pronunciation. A variety of activitiesreinforce the target sounds. Instructors can listen to the recordings andprovide feedback. Higher level students can cope well with the writtendescriptions of sounds. The sound analysis feature is unique and could benefitstudents at all points on the CLB spectrum. Rating: Excellent."
NationalESL Software Inventory, Ottawa Board of Education

"Pronunciation Power is an excellent tool for students to learnthe correct pronunciation of sounds as they are used in the English language.My students are extremely pleased with its easy to use and effective design.This software stands out as the best in its class and nothing compares in itsprice range. It is affordable, comprehensive and gives hours upon hours ofsolid practice. this products stands alone with its numerous lessons, exercisesand visual feedback. the speech analysis lets learners see where they're goingwrong, even if they can't hear it. Pronunciation Power is an outstanding pieceof educational software, I'd recommend it for any second languagelearner."
Michael J. Galli, Metropolitan Separate School Board,Toronto