Despite the fact that they are spoken by millions of people, languages such as Korean or Turkish are not usually offered in schools or colleges. The Critical Languages Program (CLP) at the University of Arizona was created to meet the need for interactive instruction in these less-commonly-taught languages. In order to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners who wish to gain proficiency in some of these languages, CLP has developed a series of CD-ROM courseware beginning with Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Kazakh, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, and Turkish. CD-ROMs for other less-commonly-taught languages are planned for the future. Each package contains two CD-ROMs with a total of twenty lessons for the beginning learner, consisting of video dialogues and readings by native speakers, thousands of audio recordings, graphics, and extensive notes. Handy browser features enable users to go back and review words and pronunciations and to access five types of exercises: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, audio flashcard, pronunciation, and listening dictation. These exercises enable users to test and improve their knowledge of each lesson. Learners with microphone-equipped computers can record and play back their own voices and then compare their pronunciation with that of the native speaker. With the click of a button, learners can hear native speakers pronounce words or phrases, facilitating quick comprehension of these challenging languages. Each package of two CD-ROMs contains the equivalent of a textbook and workbook with audio and video components, making it practical for either self-instruction or directed educational, governmental, and business purposes. Works on Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. For more information, visit the UA Critical Languages Web site.

Beginning Chinese (Mandarin)--(Critical Languages Series)

Bourgerie, Dana Scott

Critical Languages Program

The Beginning Turkish DVD-ROM is the equivalent of a textbook and workbook, with audio and video. It can be used either by independent learners or by students in a traditional or self-instructional classroom setting, and is equivalent to a one-year college course. This practical course will provide you with confidence communicating in Turkish at an everyday level. Topics include: greetings, Turkish proverbs, food, school, holidays, days of the week, geography, weather, family, and more. This classroom tested DVD-ROM contains 29 video clips and over 9,400 audio recordings made with native speakers. With the click of a button hear native speakers pronounce words or sentences and translations. Exercises include: Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, Audio Flashcards, Pronunciation, and Listening Dictation-so you can test and improve your knowledge of each lesson. Learners with microphone-equipped computers can record and play back their own voices, then compare their pronunciation with that of the native speaker. The many activities accommodate a wide range of learning styles and preferences. Works on Windows XP/Vista/7. For more information, visit the UA Critical Languages Web site at http://cls.arizona.edu/

Beginning Turkish: DVD-ROM (Critical Languages Series)

Bodrogligeti, Andras J.E.

Although spoken by millions of people, languages such as Ukrainian or Turkish are not usually offered in schools or colleges in the United States. The Critical Languages Program (CLP) at the University of Arizona was created to meet the need for interactive instruction in less commonly taught languages. Building on the success of their first 6 CD-ROM products published in 2000, CLP* has developed an additional five products for Beginning Ukrainian, Intermediate Turkish, Intermediate Cantonese, Intermediate Kazakh, and Advanced Kazakh using the DVD-ROM format. Each DVD-ROM package contains the equivalent of a one year college course for the learner comprised of video dialogues and readings by native speakers, thousands of audio recordings, graphics, and extensive notes. Handy browser features enable users to easily review words and pronunciations, and to access five types of exercises— multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, audio flashcard, pronunciation, and listening dictation —which allows users to test and improve their knowledge of each lesson. Learners with microphone-equipped computers can record and play back their own voices, then compare their pronunciation with that of the native speaker. With the click of a button, learners can hear native speakers pronounce words or phrases and translations, facilitating quick comprehension. Each DVD-ROM contains the equivalent of a textbook and workbook with audio and video components, making it practical for either self-instructional or directed educational, government, or business purposes. Thousands of students worldwide are using the Critical Languages Series. It is also being used at the US Foreign Service Institute, the Canadian Foreign Service Institute, and at many colleges and universities. Works on Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. For more information, visit the UA Critical Languages Web site.

Intermediate Turkish: DVD-ROM (Critical Languages Series)

Tiregol, Jessica

The Beginning Kurmanji Kurdish DVD-ROM is the equivalent of a textbook and workbook, with audio and video. It can be used either by independent learners or by students in a traditional or self-instructional classroom setting, and is equivalent to a one-year college course. This practical course will provide you with confidence communicating in Kurmanji at an everyday level. Topics include: greetings, shopping, food and dining, weather, education, literature, holiday traditions, and more. This classroom tested DVD-ROM contains 25 video clips and over 9,000 audio recordings made with native speakers. With the click of a button hear native speakers pronounce words or sentences and translations. Exercises include: Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, Audio Flashcards, Pronunciation, and Listening Dictation–so you can test and improve your knowledge of each lesson. Learners with microphone-equipped computers can record and play back their own voices, then compare their pronunciation with that of the native speaker. The many activities accommodate a wide range of learning styles and preferences. Works on Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. For more information, visit the UA Critical Languages Web site.

Beginning Kurmanji Kurdish: DVD-ROM (Critical Languages Series)

Reference

Ekici, Deniz

Words, Language & Grammar

The Advanced Turkish DVD-ROM is the equivalent of a textbook and workbook, with audio and video. It can be used either by independent learners or by students in a traditional or self-instructional classroom setting, and is equivalent to a one-year college course. Explore topics such as art, food, contemporary media, legal issues, travel, soccer, horoscopes, folk tales, and music through scripted dialogs and unscripted discussions between native speakers. This classroom tested DVD-ROM contains 19 video clips and over 5,000 audio recordings made with native speakers. With the click of a button hear native speakers pronounce words or sentences and translations. Exercises include: Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, Audio Flashcards, Pronunciation, and Listening Dictation–so you can test and improve your knowledge of each lesson. Learners with microphone-equipped computers can record and play back their own voices, then compare their pronunciation with that of the native speaker. The many activities accommodate a wide range of learning styles and preferences. Works on Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. For more information, visit the UA Critical Languages Web site.

Advanced Turkish: DVD-ROM (Critical Languages Series)