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Iintermediate, language maintenance, MPEG, combines motion picture + interactive environment: translations for script, on-line dictionary, language & cultural notes, self-check questions, instant replay of any segment.

HRB Systems, Inc    
800 International Drive     
Linthicum, MD 21090     
800-598-7890 (x4444)

Transparent Language   
22 Proctor Hill Road   
P.O. Box 575   
Hollis, New Hampshire  03049  

Einblicke
The series was produced in co-operation with the Goethe-Institut, dealing with different
cultural & social topics. It follows the study program for the Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache. The Sequence 1 - Miteinander revolves around family history, marriage and community life. The CD-ROM contains interviews on video, historical footage, magazine excerpts and other resource material, as well as background information. The student works   with the material by completing a variety of graded tasks that involve all skills. This includes multiple-choice, sequencing, simulating situations (using the recording facility) and writing. $66.00.

Euroglot
This translation aid includes functions not found in a standard dictionary. If you want to translate a word or expression, you get all the synonyms with multiple meanings and information about conjugation and tenses. $281.00.

German Encounters
This program consists of over 20 dialogues covering different aspects of everyday German. Each dialogue is divided into 2 sections - a listening section and a participation section in which the learner becomes familiar with the material. There is a role play mode in which the learner can record her/his voice. A review section at the end of each dialogue allows the text and sound to be explored in greater detail. A vocabulary list and translations can be consulted. There is also a more demanding 'scenario' in which students must listen to
information and solve a mystery. The program comes with a complete manual/text book which includes grammatical explanations, tapescripts of the exercises and extra written
exercises for all of the dialogues on the CD-ROM. $83.00.

German Expressions
This 'survival' program covers a variety of situations useful to the traveller: eating out, in the
bar, shopping, travelling by train, at the airport, getting around, asking for information, and meeting arrangements. It is well structured with emphasis on learning to understand and speak every phrase. There are challenging speaking and listening tests as well as text exercises.  $114.00.

German Language Library
This is a complete language learning resource consisting of a multimedia library of over 500 exercises organised at 9 levels of competence from complete beginners to advanced learners. It covers the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. $3,292.00.

Geschäftsreise nach Frankfurt
The CD-ROM contains over 30 minutes of video covering the most common situations involving business travel and meeting people. These include; at the airport, at the hotel, at the station, eating out, company social life, business meetings and sales negotiations. The focus is on listening and repeating, and there are listening comprehension exercises and a full glossary.
$50.00.

Interlingual Trainer
This program provides a rapid way of creating customised course material for companies, using the organisation's own documentation as source material. The company's commercial or technical documents and their translations are presented on the program as parallel texts. $413.00.

International Connections: German
A business German course which uses video to enhance learning. Each unit provides pronunciation, listening and role play practice. There is a tutor mode, in which students can listen to alternative voices.  Study is backed up by a self-test section and there is an emphasis on grasping functional language through three modes of study. There are also ample grammar explanations in each unit. A personal learning plan (in book form) ensures that students set themselves realistic study targets. $817.00

Learn German Now!
A comprehensive language learning package covering common words and survival phrases for elementary learners through to longer conversations for those at intermediate level.
The authentic reading materials are longer texts which provide intensive listening and reading practice. There is a split screen with the story on the top half and individual words and phrases translated beneath . A voice-record facility is provided together with a grammar tutorial. Learners can participate in role plays. Detailed coverage of the meaning, structure and pronunciation of individual words within each text. $71.00.

Learn German with Asterix & Son
This program uses stories from the well-known comic book series to provide a
general intermediate level course in all language skills. $58.00.

Learn To Speak German
A program that builds speaking, comprehension, reading and writing skills through
30 chapters using everyday language. Speech recognition helps improve pronunciation, and there is a significant grammar input. There are also cultural notes at all stages of the program. $71.00.

Let's Talk German
The program focuses on vocabulary development and teaches 2200 words. There
is also speech recognition to help with pronunciation.Learners see still illustrations of words and phrases and practice through interactive games and use of the multimedia glossary. $50.00.

Lina und Leo
This course is presented by a journey through Germany with Lina and her parrot Leo. The focus is conversational German, with listening activities, comprehension exercises and grammar. There is also a voice record facility and students can hear speakers at two speeds. A speaking dictionary is also provided. $66.00.

LinguaWrite
The program provides a database of nearly 2000 words, phrases and business terms and translations between two or more of the following languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. It will help users to write memos, faxes, letters, e-mails, invoices and orders in the chosen language and works with any Windows word processor.   LW Builder allows individuals to add up to 5000 of their own expressions (each up to 5 lines long) to the program. $328.00.

RealTime German
The program takes the student on a journey around the country featuring language and culture through interactive dialogues and photo stories. Grammar explanations, a dictionary and a variety of exercises are included. $33.00.

Richtig Verhandeln
Through presentations of companies and their products, learners are able to view how salesmen negotiate with clients.There is ample listening material and a focus on the appropriate language needed for successful negotiation. There are role play features and also a self-record option. $215.00.

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Ruf' Mal An Set
Listening & pronunciation practice in telephoning for standard business situations. The program's features include substantial listening and speaking practice and vocabulary development based on telephone conversations. A variety of native speaker models are used and there are 96 dialogues in each disc . Subjects covered:
Disk 1: Getting through on the phone; Understanding names & numbers; Describing people & places; Checking understanding; Dealing with offers & invitations; Taking messages; Making enquiries; Giving directions.
Disk 2; Making appointments; Describing people & places; Booking things; Paraphrasing; Taking messages; Ordering things; Giving directions; Making complaints. $147.00.

Smart Start German
This program contains games, conversations and speech recognition activities allowing users to learn up to 1000 words. Themes include; food, numbers, people & clothing, places & transport and daily activities. Students can choose a game from three levels of language to learn vocabulary, phrases and complete conversations. $38.00.

Sprachkurs - Deutsch (1-3)
A three-part course in which all the major skills are covered using listening, text and reading strategies. This is a full course for complete beginners featuring a  range of language activities including listening, grammar and vocabulary. It includes an audio dictionary and a self-record facility. Students can take tests at regular intervals to monitor progress. $66.00 each.

Talk Now German
The basics of the language through topical vocabulary which includes: first words, phrases, food, shopping, numbers and time. Users can compare their pronunciation with that of native speakers using the record function. There are a number of quizzes. There is also a comprehensive dictionary, which can be printed. $48.00.

Tell Me More German: Beginning
Students listen to dialogues and can practise their pronunciation through speech recognition technology from individual words to full sentences. There are also grammar lessons with  explanations, video with listening comprehension activities, a glossary and a  variety of exercises which include dictation, vocabulary exercises and word games, gapfill exercises, etc. Contents include:  Describing Oneself, How To Count, Nouns & Adjectives, Introductions, Losing One's Way, Swinging with 'ings'. $63.00.

Tell Me More German: Intermediate
Students listen to dialogues and can practise their pronunciation through speech recognition technology from individual words to full sentences. There are also grammar lessons with  explanations, video with listening comprehension activities, a glossary and a  variety of exercises which include dictation, vocabulary exercises and word games, gapfill exercises, etc. Contents include: Ordering Breakfast, Ordering a Meal, Renting a Villa, The Weather, Inviting Friends, Entertainment. $63.00.

Tell Me More German: Advanced
Students listen to dialogues and can practise their pronunciation through speech recognition technology from individual words to full sentences. There are also grammar lessons with  explanations, video with listening comprehension activities, a glossary and a  variety of exercises which include dictation, vocabulary exercises and word games, gapfill exercises, etc. Contents include: Transport 1 (By Car), Transport 2 (By Plane), Transport 3 (By
Train), At Customs, At the Hotel, Sightseeing, $63.00.

Tell Me More Pro German (Packs 1-3)
Students listen to dialogues and can practise their pronunciation through speech recognition technology from individual words to full sentences. There are also grammar lessons with  explanations, video with listening comprehension activities, a glossary and a  variety of exercises which include dictation, vocabulary exercises and word games, gapfill exercises, etc.
Tell Me More PRO contains 8 discs in three packs which cover the following
themes:
PACK 1
Disc 1: Describing Oneself, How To Count, Nouns & Adjectives, Introductions,
Losing One's Way, Swinging with 'ings'
Disc 2:Ordering Breakfast, Ordering a Meal, Renting a Villa, The Weather, Inviting
Friends, Entertainment
Disc 3:Shopping, Buying Food, On the Phone, Medical Assistance, Sending
Letters, Dealing with Money
PACK 2
Disc 1:1 Transport 1 (By Car), Transport 2 (By Plane), Transport 3 (By Train), At
Customs, At the Hotel, Sightseeing
Disc 2:By the Seaside, Sports, A Dive in the Sea, Skiing, Sailing, Mountaineering
PACK 3 (Business)
Disc 1: First Contacts, At the Trade Fair, Taking a First Order, Handling
Complaints, Overdue Invoices, Arranging a Visit
Disc 2:The Receptionist, The Waiter, The Department Store, The Bank, Travel
Agency, Announcements
Disc 3: A New Product, On the Road, Dispatch, A Cyber-Café, A Contract,
Finance & Economy
Apart from its content, which is significantly greater than the standard TeLL Me
More range, TeLL Me More PRO has a number of features which are particularly
appealing to formal teaching situations. The PRO version can be installed on a server, and the teachers can adapt the program to their needs by determining the activities to which the student has access, and the order in which they should be performed. Parts of the program
itself can be modified to suit the student's learning needs. $246.00.

Think and Talk German
Through 50 interactive lessons with lively graphics and sound, a 10,000 word dictionary and speech recognition, the program develops conversational language. The speech recognition feature is a useful tool in developing pronunciation skills. $56.00.

TransIt - TIGER
These hypertext program is designed to help students and other professionals with instant help and guidance in translating from one language into another. Specialist glossaries and hints assist students with the translation and two alternative translations are available for comparison with the student's first attempt. $124.00.

Travel Talk: English-German
An interactive phrasebook which includes listening and speaking practice, concentrating on expressions needed for business or travel. Select any sentence under 12 topic headings and see it translated into German: then listen to it spoken and record it yourself. A vocabulary section contains over 500 useful words and expressions listed under 36 headings. A dialogue section contains key languages related to 12 topic areas - General Expressions; Finding your Way; Public Transport; In the Hotel; Times & Dates; Food & Drink; Shopping; Entertainment; Post Office & Phone; Money; Conversation; Emergencies. $31.00.

TV und Texte
This is self-contained resource which features 12 news extracts selected from German TV news. There is instant access to video clips, with notes, transcripts and a student notepad. The program contains a full range of language comprehension exercises. There is voice record facility which enables students to play back their own commentary over the video sequences. $124.00.

World Talk German
Assuming a basic knowledge of French, the program offers a range of activities and games which cover practical and everyday situations, expressions and vocabulary. There is a 'recording studio' with a graded range of tasks. There are stories with listening comprehension exercises and the 10 games cover such useful language as: giving directions, dates and times, making arrangements as well as various vocabulary themes. $58.00.

Talkfast International
London House
243 Lower Mortlake Road
Richmond, Surrey
Tw9 2LS
England
info@talkfast.com

Neue Horizonte NOW!  
Developed in cooperation with Transparent Language; speaking, integrated with Neue Horizonte, games, voice recording, 2,200 vocabulary & translation practice, on-line aids, cultural notes, self/tests.

Houghton Mifflin     
2075 Foxfield Road  
St. Charles, IL 60174-9725  
800-733-1717 
http://www.hmco.com 

Lexirom  
Reference CD, includes dictionary, Meyers Lexicon in 3 volumes, sports videos, and popular personalities, over 450,000 keywords to serach, 2000 pictures, videos and animations.

International Book Import Service (distributors)  
2995 Wall Triana Highway, Suite B4  
Huntsville, AL 35824-1532  

Practice Makes Perfect German
Vocabulary and pronunciation; 2,300 practical German words, linked with recordings of native speakers, photos. variety of pronunciation activities; record and play back; speech recognition on Windows platform, $42.45.

Language Quest
800-622-3574

Think and Talk German 
Ages 10 to adult, practical conversational skills, Berlitz approach, 150 real-life situations, graphics and sound effects, 10,000-word dictionary, automatic speech recognition, interactive exercises, $30.00. 

Classic Pun 
Ages 10-adult, German equivalent of Scrabble, graphics and sound effects, elegant user interface, directions in German, $50. 

Win Vokabel 2.0 
Ages 10-adult, E-G/G-E language trainer, 40,000 vocabulary items and 1000 phrases in 40 topics, can be applied in any WIN-based document, $15.00. 

Bertelsmann Taschenworterbuch 
Ages 12-adult, 55,000 entries, integrated picture dictionary, $45.00. 

Globe Quiz
Ages 12-adult, test knowledge of geography in German at 3 levels of difficulty, all menus and help in German, $25.00. 

Reclam Klassiker auf CD-ROM
Ages 12-adult, classics of German literature on interactive CD-ROM, information about the author, chronological tales, review, hear passages read by NS, click on words for definitions, 3 classics 2 CD-ROMs, $15.00 per CD.

Think and Talk German
Ages 10 to adult. Practical conversation skills based on the immersion method of learning from Berlitz. Learn from 50 different scenes with 150 real-life situations, graphics and sound effects, 10,000 word dictionary, audio by native speakers, record/playback & compare (Windows version only). Participate in guided conversations as you read along line by line with the highlighted text, $30.00.

Let's Talk
Ages 8 - adult; vocabulary and pronunciation skill builder; over 2,200 words in French, Spanish, German and Italian - all on one CD-ROM. The words are grouped by 200 subjects and alphabetically; practice and  interactive games; multimedia glossary;   record/playback & compare pronunciation; customized word lists and progress tracking;  $30.00.

Practice Makes Perfect
Ages 8 to adult. Combination of Vocabulary Builder and Pronunciation Tutor, more than 2,000 words and photos in a variety of subjects. Listen, record & compare pronunciation. Five interactive exercises, and an on-line bilingual dictionary, $30.00.

World of Reading, Ltd. 
P.O. Box 13092 
Atlanta, GA  3024-0092 
800-729-3703
polyglot@wor.com 

German Clips
Over 220 exercise sets divided into ten units; Nouns, Case, Verbs, Pronouns, Modifiers, Determiners, Prepositions, Word Order and Vocabulary.  Each segment contains specific grammar rules, helps and record-keeping.  Lesson tests check mastery of segment concepts.