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 Pronunciation Power 1 | FAQ | System Requirements | Reviews
Pronunciation Power 1 is the ultimate in English pronunciation learning technology for beginner
to intermediate students. There is no other product 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 advanced features that let learners see moving pictures of the instructor's mouth, listen to the sounds made by the instructor and record their 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 a suite of complementary yet independent modules with specific content and
function. These modules have been professionally integrated to provide
an effective approach to learning English. With Pronunciation Power 1 learners
get 16 different modules all presented and coordinated through one easy
interface.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
How many sounds will Pronunciation Power
teach me?
With Pronunciation Power you will learn the 52 basic sounds of
clear English.
How many words can I practise in
Pronunciation Power?
Pronunciation Power 1 has over 7,000 words and
2,000 sentences. In Pronunciation Power 2 you can practise over 1,800
individual words and 1,200 sentences.
How long is the
program?
Pronunciation Power 1 and 2 contain well over 20 hours of
instruction each, and you can practise with the program for hundreds of
hours.
Does Pronunciation Power "show" me how to
make English sounds?
Absolutely yes. This is one of the program's many
strong points. Moving pictures show you exactly how to move your mouth and
tongue.
Does Pronunciation Power teach
spelling?
Although not specially designed for it, Pronunciation Power
teaches spelling indirectly and extremely effectively.
What level is Pronunciation Power
for?
Pronunciation Power covers all levels. Pronunciation Power 1 is for
Beginner to Intermediate levels. Pronunciation Power 2 is for Intermediate to
Advanced 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 a
teacher?
Pronunciation Power is very easy to use. It is designed for
students to use working alone or with a teacher.
What accent does Pronunciation Power use?
British or American?
Pronunciation Power uses mainly an American English
accent. However, the accent is not a strong one, and could be best described as
International English.
Who uses Pronunciation
Power?
Pronunciation Power is used and recommended around the world by
universities, colleges and language schools. It is also used by many thousands
of individual users. Please see Reviews below for recommendations about Pronunciation Power.
Can I record my own voice?
Yes!
This is another very strong point. You can record your voice and playback to
compare it to the instructor's voice.
Will Pronunciation Power work on my
computer?
Pronunciation Power works on most multimedia computers. It
runs under Windows XP, Me, NT4, 2000, 98, 95 or Mac and installation is very
easy. 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. We will deliver it to your door.
How do I buy Pronunciation Power?
You can buy Pronunciation Power through this site. We'll deliver Pronunciation Power to your door.
System Requirements
Windows
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Macintosh
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| Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Windows Vista or
Windows 7; Intel Pentium 4 processor; 512MB RAM; Microphone; Speakers. |
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PowerPC® G3, G4, or G5 or Intel processor, OS X
10.4 or greater, 512MB available RAM; Microphone; Speakers. |
Reviews
"A powerful interactive self-study tool that guides learners of
the English language in improving their pronunciation through simple
progressive stages. I give it a thumbs up."
David D.I. Kim, Korea
TESOL Journal
"I like the programs and think my students will get a lot out of
them - they're structured nicely and very user-friendly. Some students use them
2-3 hours straight or longer."
Jack Chen, University of Delaware
"Pronunciation Power is the only pronunciation software in our
Macintosh based language labs at this time. The interface is intuitive enough
to follow without reference to any manual or other instructions; a prerequisite
for programs in our labs. Simple access to playing native models, recording
student production, and comparing the two make this program an effective tool
for learning instead of an obstacle, as more complicated programs sometimes
prove to be. The variety of minimal pair discrimination exercises for all 52
phonemes presented provides plenty of instruction, practice, and reinforcement
for students looking to improve their listening comprehension and
pronunciation."
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 of
choice by most of our students in our English Language Institute because of its
ease 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 exciting
experience to learn on one's own."
Kathryn Chiu, Proctor and Gamble
Corporate Training Group, China
"Pronunciation Power has built in steps to developing fluency,
beginning with listening exercises which concentrate on receptive skills and
building up to recording pronunciation exercises. Students can hear the sound
replayed as often as necessary, and record their voices for comparison. A
visual representation of the sound aids pronunciation. A variety of activities
reinforce the target sounds. Instructors can listen to the recordings and
provide feedback. Higher level students can cope well with the written
descriptions of sounds. The sound analysis feature is unique and could benefit
students at all points on the CLB spectrum. Rating: Excellent."
National
ESL Software Inventory, Ottawa Board of Education
"Pronunciation Power is an excellent tool for students to learn
the 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 its
price range. It is affordable, comprehensive and gives hours upon hours of
solid practice. This product stands alone with its numerous lessons, exercises
and visual feedback. The speech analysis lets learners see where they're going
wrong, even if they can't hear it. Pronunciation Power is an outstanding piece
of educational software, I'd recommend it for any second language
learner."
Michael J. Galli, Metropolitan Separate School Board,
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