Features

• CD-ROM
• Game-like learning system teaches over 800 words of vocabulary
• Quickly extends conversational skills; no lengthy explanations and exercises
• Portrayed in a comic cartoon style; modern, interactive, and full of humor
• Includes both beginner and intermediate levels
• For ages 12 and up

Reviews (6)

For ALL ages! BEST WAY TO LEARN SPANISH IMHO
When I tried this program out, I at first had some trouble running it. But Then I went to the website at: www.kutoka.com and click on the support tab and then select EasySpeak Spanish. They give you a link for the version of Flash 8 you need to run. After this everything worked well.
I sent mine back to Amazon
The software requires a "patch"...not a big deal.
For Mature Audiences!
I've been using EazySpeak Spanish for about a week now and find it HIGHLY enjoyable and amusing. I do, however, have to agree with other reviews in that it is not for children. I was a little surprised at the semi-nudity of the characters and how, in one exercise, one bikini-clad female had semi-circles in her chest region to suggest nipples. Also, elsewhere in the program, one is introduced to the Spanish words for beer, rum, brandy, cigarettes, and various types of wine. All of these topics should be off-limits to a 12 year-old, which, the box claims, EazySpeak is suitable for.
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Features

• CD-ROM
• Interactive, immersive, French language learning system
• Combines beginner and intermediate levels in one product
• Teaches 800 vocabulary words; quickly extends conversational skills
• Aimed at school and home learning markets; no grammar or rules to learn
• Complete lessons for improving everyday communication

Reviews (2)

Learning French Can Be Fun
My daughters needed to begin learning French quickly because it is a part of the curriculum at their new school.This CD has made the learning process fun for them and me.We all use it and enjoy the activities on it.The girls will play Doki voluntarily when they have free time and love the graphics and occasional silliness of the characters.I bought two different learn to speak French CDs and they have a strong preference for this one.

Perfect for whole family!
This product totally surpassed my expectations. Originally bought as a gift for my daughter, I ended up using for myself for trips to Montreal and France with my husband.This product is perfect for anyone who wants to learn a language fast. To learn the basics to converse in restaurants, banks, airports, hotels, shopping without sounding like a fool.It didn't waste my time with grammar or things I wouldn't need.It was fun as it uses humourous cartoon characters who at first seemed childish, but then I realized it made for a non-intimidating environment for someone who couldn't remember more than bonjour from high school.As for my daughter, it provided her with much needed comprehension pratise that's not emphasized at schools as much anymore.Very happy with purchase and well worth my money, ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• When Mia's grandmother is about to win the art competition, the lights suddenly go out. When they come back on, Mimi is gone, and so are the sparklies she had won. Help Mia find out who did this and why!
• Children will get to practice their Spanish & French while tracking down clues
• Kids will have a fun time learning as they explore and use their detective skills to help Mia!

Reviews (5)

Excellent practice for young children!
Sept 15th, 2005
Pretty good product
This product is pretty good.My little boy is 5 and is just really wanting to learn Spanish so I bought this product to help him.The animation is spectacular but he got bored with it very quickly.

Easy to Play, Easy to Load, Easy to Love!
This game is great!After buying Mia Reading I thought it was a great idea to get my 2 girls to start learning Spanish since we live in a global village. They game was easy to load, easy to navigate and the level was perfect for beginners. The high quality 3D animation will blow you away. Even my husband who learned 3D animation at the Vancouver Film School was blown away. The best part is, that they love playing it as they think it is a game. They forget they're learning numbers and vocab and how to put together simple sentences. Well recommended. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Spanish language learning software for kids of all ages
• Teaches over 700 words and expressions
• Enjoyable animation, activities, and interactive games, puzzles, and songs
• Award-winning software designed and developed by leading educators
• Includes 12 printable activities and projects to reinforce learning

Reviews (4)

Wonderful way to learn Spanish!
I am an Advanced Placement Spanish Language teacher and I use Spanish at home with my daughters. I bought this program for my 6 year old daughter since she loves using the computer. In the other reviews, they mentioned that there is no English spoken. This is true and it is the best way to learn another language. I found the software to be intuitive as my 6 year old can navigate easily through the levels without any help from me. They use the correct textbook vocabulary with correct accent placement and the words are pronounced correctly. As a teacher, I would recommend this software highly to anyone learning Spanish. It may seem difficult at first, but believe in your children! They are smarter than you think!

KidSpeak Spanish--very disappointing
I purchased this for my 9 year old son who was very excited about learning Spanish. After an hour of frustration with the CD, he ended up in tears. The cartoon girl in the CD starts speaking right away in full Spanish sentences. I have some knowledge of Spanish, and I didn't even know what she was saying! There is a game that has the kids trying to match letters with the sounds they make, but no instruction has been given on the phonics rules in Spanish. And don't even get me started on the ABC song. Don't waste your money. I'm returning this ASAP.

Good Introduction
Our son is 6 and he LOVES this program. It is an inexpensive way to get your child to learn some basic Spanish. There is no English translation, however, so it helps if you know a little Spanish. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• It's a fully personalized learning system that adjusts to your personal needs and interests
• Develop the important skills you need in pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar
• Study four complete courses with a total of 100 exercises
• Use the record and playback features to practice your pronunciation

Features

• French language learning software for kids of all ages
• Teaches over 700 words and expressions
• Enjoyable animation, activities, and interactive games, puzzles, and songs
• Award-winning software designed and developed by leading educators
• Includes 12 printable activities and projects to reinforce learning

Reviews (1)

My kid is hooked.
For better or for worse.My kid cannot stay away from the program which he think is just plain fun! It may not make him a fluent French speaker, but sure get him started. ... Read more

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With tons of spelling and vocabulary words and silly pictures to click on, Read more

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Reviews (3)

Arthur's Teacher Trouble
Marc Brown creates the Arthur adventure, Arthur's Teacher Trouble with a moral in mind. Also it proves that if you work hard and give it your all, you'll be more successful. The book is told for children to understand that a little hard work gets you somewhere. With no effort at all, you won't come out with your best. Neat!
This game is great for young computer-users!Each page has at least 15 "interactions" -- i.e. clicking on the salt shakers in thekitchen makes them dance.The story can read itself to you are you canread it silently.Even clicking on one word makes the computer say it. Great for children just learning to read.However, using it TOO many timescan get tiring...after all, it is just a computerized book.Great valuefor the money!

I learned from Arthur's Teacher Trouble.
I learned to do my best, but that if my best isn't better than everyone else's best, it is okay. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. early reading, word recognition    2. Computer software (programs)    3. Kids (Children)   

Editorial Review

You've probably heard that children have a much higher propensity and retention rate for language learning than adults. Some studies say that if you learn multiple languages at a very young age, you have a much better chance of remembering them over the long term. Programs like Read more

Reviews (27)

Very Effective Program
We bought this as an introduction to spanish for our 3yr. old son.I loved the price and was relieved to find such a good program cheaper than the programs advertised on T.V.It teaches vocabulary, games, and cultural information as well.The progress report helps me to know what area he needs help with.I also love how you can earn fish for the fish tank by completing activities.The only down side it thatis it too easy for my son to change the levels therefore he'll play the game before learning the vocabulary.I love this product and think it is wonderful!!A must have for all preschool parents and homeschoolers.

My kids love it!
I have three kids, ages 2,3 and 8 that literally fight over who gets to play this game.My 2 year old boy would sit and play this game for hours if I would let him, it really captures his attention with the bright, colorful graphics, and catchy songs.My daughter who is 8, gets ready for school extra early just so she and her 3 year old sister will have time to play this game.Not only is it fun for them, they have really picked up alot of Spanish words from playing it.I only wish they would make a Spanish 2!

Learning Spanish
My daughter is really enjoying learning Spanish in a very kid friendly way.SinceI don't speak Spanish, I am glad she is increasing her vocabulary while having fun at the same time. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Jump Start   

Features

• CD-ROM
• Listen to and imitate authentic everyday speech, developing your own Italian skills in the process
• Games and quizzes help reinforce the lessons
• More advanced activities in World Talk Italian -Build long sentences, recite the calendar and use numbers
• Dictation and voice recording software for improving your pronunciation skills

Reviews (1)

Learing Italian
The CD-Rom with record and playback features makes it easier to work on pronunciation. The progression of levels from easy to more difficult is good. It would be nice to have more than the 2 speakers on the Cd, just so you could hear different accents and inflections. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Join your live-action CD-ROM show hosts as they guide you through the fun & easy lessons on each disc
• Each CD is dedicated to its own language -- you'll engage in a huge number of real conversation in every language
• Learn to speak any language you want -- the toughest part of using this learning tool is deciding where to start!

Reviews (4)

It's not worth for REALLY learning the Language
My dad got this for me because i like to learn languages. It was misleading for me what is says on the package "each disc a complete course". It is useful for you if you want to learn basic things like phrases for traveling but NOT if you REALLY want to learn the language. If want to learn basic travel things this WILL be for you. But if you want to REALLY Learn the language you better get the Instant Immersion Laguage course devoted to one language.
Instant maybe. Immersion questionable.
My dad got this for me to supplement a Latin textbook I have been studying for my high school language course. It is quick and easily understandable. You get plenty of words and phrases, which is perfect for a traveler. If you want to learn the language for the sake of knowing it, not travel, however, you'd better get a book to supplement this. It doesn't teach about pluralization, verb conjugation, or other oddities that the language holds, such as, in Latin, the ending -m which implies a direct object. The Latin CD also does not use the dashes over the vowels, which may or may not be necessary, I don't know. Overall, I am very happy with the product and with the price of $39.99 (USD), but I am also quite glad I have my textbook (ECCE ROMANI) to go with it.

Instant maybe. Immersion questionable.
My dad got this for me to supplement a Latin textbook I have been studying for my high school language course. It is quick and easily understandable. You get plenty of words and phrases, which is perfect for a traveler. If you want to learn the language for the sake of knowing it, not travel, however, you'd better get a book to supplement this. It doesn't teach about pluralization, verb conjugation, or other oddities that the language holds, such as, in Latin, the ending -m which implies a direct object. The Latin CD also does not use the dashes over the vowels (ie. �,�,�,�,�). Overall, I am very happy with the product and with the price of $39.99 (USD), but I am also quite glad I have my textbook (ECCE ROMANI) to go with it. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• First game to feature DoraÆs cousin, Diego (who can talk to the animals!)
• Jukebox for kids to choose their favorite Dora songs
• English and Spanish counting activities
• Star catching activities just like on the TV series
• Three levels of learning

Reviews (78)

Does not WORK!!!!
We are now on our 2nd disc and both did not work in my computer which is just a few years old. Never had a problem with any other software. Stay away from this game!!!

Don't buy this
I installed this computer on a Gateway 700S and it doesn't work at all.I went to Atari's technical support and followed the suggestions for updating video, sound, and DirectX, which didn't help at all. Now I have a game I can't return and can't play.

Dora the Explorer Animal Adventures
Software is poor, tried on 3 different computers the cd won't run on any of them. Atari must know about the problem because the web site list what the computer does, but no solution to the problem. Its a waste of time and money. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Children absorb languages best at an early age, which is why expertsexhort parents in bilingual households to freely use both languages if they wanttheir children to be fluent in both. If only one language is spoken under yourroof and you have guilty visions of your child struggling through high schoolFrench as you did, perhaps Read more

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• CD-ROM

Reviews (3)

Good concept but badly executed
I've been using the Jumpstart games for my kids since they were in Pre-K and they love playing with them. I bought the Languages set for my 5 yr old thinking it would be a great intro to foreign languages. She enjoyed the games at first, but quickly grew bored. There are fewer games than in the other Jumpstart sets and they're not as challenging. My biggest complaint is that the sound quality and pronounciation for the foreign words are so hard to decipher I doubt my kids will be able to figure them out. I would suggest giving this set a miss.

not good for little ones...or anyone new to these languages
Packaging: awesome
Jump Start Languages
My bilingual 5-year old loves this program!As with all the Jump Start programs, it is well designed with friendly characters and fun games, and is based on solid educational theory. It is a quality program.My son is really motivated to earn "globe pieces" so that he can watch video clips about one of the countries.He has learned the numbers from one to ten in all the languages, as well as alot of vocabulary (clothes and food).He also enjoys the songs in the puppet shows, and has memorized most of them.Read more

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Reviews (5)

Language Learning for Children
Kidspeak Spanish is the perfect way to enterain while educating your child. Exposure to a second language is nothing but good and the younger it happens the easier it becomes to learn. In this program there are so many fun games and activities for your child to enjoy. It will teach them some basics like the alphabet, telling time, names of the days and months, simple phrases and sentences,ect. My children really enjoy this and use it all the time. I would recomend this to anyone child it is simply a great product.

My son and daughter love this
My son and daughter can't get enough of this. Even when they aren't using it they run around the house saying words in Spanish. There are so many games and activities with good animation that keep them entertained for hours. All these games taught my kids how to greet, tell time, animals, understand simple sentences, and more all in Spanish. In the end, this product is all it says it is, a fun and very good language education software for kids.

Great for kids
Your kid will love this and its educational too. My child spends lots of time with this having fun and learning to speak begining Spanish at the same time. You can't go wrong with getting your child this, they will enjoy it! ... Read more

Features

• Choose quizzes to test knowledge; for kids ages 8 to 12
• Multimedia CD-ROM teaches kids basic Spanish
• Match pictures to words in an easy-to-learn system
• Click numbers, letters, and pictures to hear word spoken and see it written
• Covers the alphabet, counting, dates, telling time, weather, and more

Reviews (2)

I don't recommend this cd.
This is the first cd I've purchased that my 6 year old daughter refuses to use because it's "so boring".I agree with her, it's not an engaging program and I'm sorry I purchased it.Now I'm looking for another Spanish program that she will enjoy.

GSP Kids Spanish
It is the worst childrens software I have seen in a long time. It does not engage the child at all. It is also very limited in what it teaches. Don't buy it -- it sucks! ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Listen to and imitate authentic everyday speech, developing your own Spanish skills in the process
• Games and quizzes help reinforce the lessons
• More advanced activities in World Talk Spanish -Build long sentences, recite the calendar and use numbers
• Dictation and voice recording software for improving your pronunciation skills

Features

• Primarily aimed to meet the requirements of kids ages 4 to 12
• Romanian language software provides fun learning games
• 9 games of varying difficulty, with points awarded for correct answers
• 100+ words, including colors, numbers, actions, and simple sentences
• Help available throughout from the friendly multilingual tiger

Reviews (2)

Two stars for being a Romanian choice
There are very few Romanian Language books DVDs or CDs out there so here is one.It has some (very limited) words to introduce a child to Romanian but some of the words you will not use and there is a lack of some needed words.It has been about a year since we used this product so I don't have particulars anymore or examples, sorry.I just looked at my old orders and remembered that I hadn't written a review.
Romanian is not Slavic
Romanian is not a Slavic language, but Romance. Romance is the Italic branch of the Indo-European group of languages that includes French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish, all of which are descended from Latin. About 500 million people speak one of the Romance languages. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Instant Immersion Language Lab includes eight full language-learning CD-ROMs in one package. The Talk Now! series is designed for beginners who want to start learning a new language as soon as possible. By hearing and practicing authentic everydayspeech, your natural language ability will develop. The World Talk programs take you to the next stage, offering added dictation, new activities, and a recording section. Topics covered include "the calendar," building sentences, asking directions, and using numbers. ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Amazingly easy to learn French course
I never thought that Fench would be as easy as it is. Really amazing French course for novel people into that language. First step in learning. Great multimedia development, in order to improve pronuntiation. If this is your choice for your first French classes, you are right, this is the best choice.

Good up until the 3rd CD
I've been working with the IM German now for some time (it's part of the 4 CD set). I had fun and learned at a faster pace with the first CD. The 2nd CD was quite a jump. I think you have to do a little studying on the outside before 'mastering' this CD. However! I tried out the Dictionary CD, and it is HORRIBLE!!! I've been studying German long enough now that the speaker isn't even pronouncing the words right. It sounds like someone reading the words for the first time. Be careful this CD can throw you off. If someone has a explanation for this let me know!

Couldn't even get past installation
Installation of the German TalkNow module would hang with no explanation on Windows 98SE. I "Opened" the CD next and tried to launch instal32.exe and instal16.exe manually instead of from autorun. Both hanged. When I attempted to autorun the CD again it produced an error message "Astra32 - System Error -5, 12, 0". The only printed documentation consists of a poorly xeroxed page inside the box with installation instructions for Windows 3.1, 95/98, and a Mac.Read more

Editorial Review

Discover how enjoyable, easy, and effective learning French can be. Included are a games CD-ROM, accompanying guidebook, audio CD-ROM, user's manual, and direct access to SmartStartonline.com. Start speaking, listening, and reading right away. There are 32 games and activities with three skill levels to keep you involved and learning while you play. Progress through 48 lessons based on the interactive CD-ROM conversations. Clear and simple explanations of grammar points are provided along with exercises that help you successfully put your new language skills to use in the real world. Take the self-correcting quizzes to check out your progress. Or stop by the Cultural Café for a relaxing break and find out about a great French film to rent or a new recipe to try out. Correlated to the guidebook exercises, this CD-ROM provides listening and speaking opportunities that get you talking. Great for practice on the go. ... Read more

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• CD-ROM

Reviews (7)

Helpful - but doesn't run on XP!
I bought this before a short trip to France a few years ago and found it useful in getting to the basics of the language. I recently upgraded to Windows XP, however, and discovered that the program won't run. Apparently Win98 and 95 are it.

Not what I had expected
This course while extensive in activities, was not what I had expected.The course did not start out basic such as learning basic communication between two people.I think this course is better for someone who is some-what fluent in French already.In addition, this course is however good for refreshment or learning more where it comes to things such as ordering dinner or renting an apartment.

If you know any French, skip this product
The graphics are nice and clear, and it does teachminimum skills for communicating as a tourist; if you want practice with very simple conversations, try it. You'll learn to say and understand things like " I would like to rent an apartment". But if you can conjugate verbs, write, read or speak a little in French, don't bother. I can't understand French movies or conversations at regular speeds, so I thought this might help. It did'nt. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

Great Tool!
This is a great learning tool.My daughter didn't even know she was learning fractions or spanish vocab.She had a blast playing this game. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This affordable multiple-CD set from Topics Entertainmentstrikes a wonderful balance between education and entertainment,pulling together four already proven titles that cover everything frommath and problem-solving skills to art and reading. Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Language, Creativit and Reading
• Math, Stories and Problem Solving
• Thinking Skills

Reviews (2)

Buyer Beware -Very Poor Quality Software
The software included in this set is of very poor quality. They will change your screen colors since they need to be run in 256 color mode. The games themselves are flawed with bugs. The answers to some of the questions were incorrect. I have an advanced degree in medicine, but even that did not help to address these shortcomings. I have also purchased the middle and High school math and Middle school math excelerator software and all of them are from the same company - TOPICS ENTERTAINMENT. I would recommend not to purchase ANY of the Excelerator titles, for not only are they a waste of your time and money, but they include two programs that are the same in both the Middle School and Middle School Math, which are the Pre-Algebra and Algebra programs. You would be better off buying another title from a different company....Buyer Beware!!!

speed up my 1st to a 2nd grader
This software was pretty good the zoo zollions I think was the best my daugther enjoyed the changellen, the print shop curious george was good also, the spanish was very good and to my surprise it was easy to change to a different language. But when it came to the reading part of it. it was borning and not that much changellen only in the creating your own story the dictonary was good. Only 3 stars because I wanted something more out of it for my 7 year old going into the 2nd grade. ... Read more