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Top 10 Spanish Language Software Programs

By Ayngelina Brogan, About.com Guide

    These selections are from Transparent Language, offering a complete line of language learning software, including video immersion environments, flashcard tools, translation dictionaries and reference sets, and audio courses for adults and children.

    1. PDQ Spanish

    "Designed with busy people in mind, PDQ is an exciting and effective way to learn all the essential and practical language you'll need when interacting with native speakers of Spanish. The PDQ audio program is four 60-minute recordings along with a 64-page, full-color course book allowing you to see and hear the language in action. The recordings in your PDQ course will take you on a virtual trip to a city where Spanish is spoken."

    2. Complete Spanish Learning Suite

    "The Complete Spanish Learning Suite offers you the most comprehensive suite of language-learning tools to successfully learn Spanish. Ideal for business, travel, school or personal enrichment. Complete Spanish give you six fun, effective solutions that will allow you to quickly and noticeably improve all your Spanish language skills which include: Learn Spanish Now, Before You Know it, LinguaMatch, Lexicon Translation Dictionary, PDQ Audio Course and the Language Tool Kit."

    3. Say It In Spanish

    "Say It In Spanish delivers the power of an advanced language immersion environment with structured and easy-to-use language lessons. The program guides you easily through 15 lessons, taking you from beginner to proficient Spanish speaker. Say It In Spanish combines the same great vocabulary system as Before You Know It with special word and phrase lists that teach you the vocabulary for each lesson so you’ll know it cold. Just follow the lesson plan and you’ll be speaking Spanish in no time."

    4. Spanish Before You Know It

    "Personalized Spanish learning so precise you will have Perfect Recall. Whether for business, school, or personal enrichment, you’ll quickly learn 1,000 common words and 250 essential phrases. Advanced technology customizes the learning for you. This innovative flash card system allows you to master Spanish at your own pace, with a method proven to enhance the learning experience. Before You Know It™ is the fastest path to perfect learning."

    5. All Talk Spanish (4 Hour)

    "All Talk is the unique, audio language-learning experience that will help you learn Spanish without the need to dedicate blocks of time to study. There are no textbooks or written exercises to complete, just simple explanations and clear guidance every step of the way. You can take All Talk on a trip, work with it during your lunch-break, while you're at the gym, commuting in the car, or simply relax, listen and learn at home."

    6. All Talk Spanish (16 Hours)

    "All Talk is the unique, audio language-learning experience that will help you learn Spanish without the need to dedicate blocks of time to study. There are no textbooks or written exercises to complete, just simple explanations and clear guidance every step of the way. You can take All Talk on a trip, work with it during your lunch-break, while you're at the gym, commuting in the car, or simply relax, listen and learn at home. "

    7. Comprehensive Spanish Audio Course

    Description "The Comprehensive Spanish Audio Course is the ultimate audio course for those who seek a thorough basic knowledge of Spanish, whether you're starting at the beginning or just want to refresh your skills. This highly effective, Spanish Language course represents the next generation of language learning. Developed by recognized experts in modern language learning techniques, you will be amazed at the rate that you can learn to read, write, and speak Spanish. "

    8. KidSpeak Spanish

    "KidSpeak™ is a language-learning break through that combines state-of-the-art animations with fun interactive activities, puzzles, and songs to make learning Spanish easy for kids of all ages. With KidSpeak™, children build a solid foreign language foundation using the successful immersion approach preferred by educators."

    9. LinguaMatch Spanish

    "LinguaMatch is an educational and reference system for studying Spanish, based on the concept of a talking picture phrasebook. LinguaMatch can be used equally well as an amazingly easy guide for beginners, a powerful learning tool for intermediate students, a useful refresher course for advanced speakers, and a reference for international travelers."

    10. Learn Spanish Now! V9 Deluxe

    "From basic speaking skills to a mastery of the language, Learn Spanish Now! is the comprehensive language-learning program. The Listen & Speak activities, grammar tools, and vocabulary games provide a solid foundation for learning a new language. At last, software that lets you learn Spanish in a style that suits you and at a pace you choose. "

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