INSTANT IMMERSION CHINESE DELUXE (8CDS) - $49.95

INSTANT IMMERSION CHINESE DELUXE (8CDS): From the publisher of the nation s 1 selling Instant Immersion language line comes Instant Immersion Mandarin Chinese Deluxe, a comprehensive approach to language study focusing on listening, reading and writing. Emphasizing the Euro Method - the best process for learning to SPEAK a foreign language quickly this 8 CD suite combines an immersion environment with a brand-new curriculum that will quickly move you from a beginner to an advanced student. Start your study with the 4 CD-ROM series from Europe s best-selling language-learning software. The advanced speech recognition feature coupled with the unique speech analysis technology (S. E. T. S. ) evaluates and corrects your pronunciation, ensuring you develop correct oral skills. Next, polish your Mandarin Chinese with the entertaining Blackbelt Chinese CD-ROM an effective combination of mah-jongg and video game animation. To round out your study, reinforce your vocabulary lessons with the 3 companion audio CDs. Developed by linguistic experts, each audio lesson utilizes the same learning methods used in university-level language programs. Features: 3,000 Words & 800 Characters 400 Exercises Spoken Error Tracking System (S. E. T. S. ) Interactive Dialogue Dictation Comprehension Listening Writing Pronunciation Speaking Conversation Vocabulary Grammar Cultural Traditions BLACKBELT Chinese Combining the strategic game of mah-jongg with video game animation, Blackbelt Chinese is an amazingly effective method for learning characters, words and their sounds. Journey amidst scenic mountaintops to Lang Tu, the martial arts school of the mind, where you re challenged to defeat the enemy and earn the honored blackbelt. With your teacher close at hand, you will move from beginner to intermediate level, building a solid foundation of traditional Mandarin Chinese skills. Beginner and Intermediate Levels 480 foundational characters and vocabulary in thematic groups. Chinese White, Red, Green, Purple and Black belts Learning and challenge mode for learning ease and fun! BONUS! 3 Chinese Audio CDs - From the 1 selling audio language line nationwide. Continue your study away from the computer with the 3 Chinese Audio CDs from Instant Immersion. Developed by university professors and linguistic experts, each lesson fully prepares you for interaction among native Mandarin speakers. Beginner and Intermediate (4 CD-ROMs) You set the pace for learning with these personalized Beginner and Intermediate programs. With entertaining instruction on 13 key activities including vocabulary, grammar and phonetics, you will quickly start speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Each lesson plan allows you to focus on concepts you need help with most. Simply modify each activity by adjusting the difficulty level of the exercises or create a personalized program by targeting specific subjects. Additionally, the advanced speech recognition feature and unique spoken error tracking system (S. E. T. S. ) monitor your pronunciation and intonation, ensuring you develop correct verbal skills. Interactive Lessons on: Dialog Picture/Word Association Chinese/Pinyin Association Chinese/English Association Fill-in-the-Blanks Mystery Phrase Word Order The Right Word Dictation Crossword Puzzle Sentence Pronunciation Grammar Rules Consultation Glossary Consultation System Requirements: Pentium(166 MHz recommended) Windows 95 and higher including XP 16 MB RAM (32 MB RAM recommended) 90 MB HD (110 MB recommended) 2X CD-ROM drive (12X CD ROM drive recommended) 16-bit Windows - compatible sound card, 640 X 480, 256 color graphics card (1024 X 768, 65,536 color graphics card recommended) Microphone and speakers or headset Internet access and e-mail address required for Online services Packaging: MINI RETAIL BOX. Operating System: WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP.