Interactive CD-ROMs
for
Learners of English, French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
by
VL Systems
Prices are as
indicated under each CD-ROM title heading
To order these packages see How to contact us / How to order on our Homepage
We supply the
following CD-ROM titles byVL Systems:
Essentials
An easy-to-use CD-ROM aimed at students
beginning to study a language. Fun graphics and digital audio make learning
the fundamentals of the language so simple. Suitable for adults and children,
for self-study, supported learning and as a revision aid.
Beginner, KS 2/3.
Features:
- Topics covered: alphabet, numbers,
time, weather, currency, dates, basic phrases.
- Voice record and playback facility
to assist learning of correct pronunciation.
- Listening tests.
Available in French, German,
Spanish, Italian and English. Please specify language when ordering.
Educational site licence: £80.00
Expressions
An attractive CD-ROM for learners
at lower intermediate level which can be used for self-study, to support teaching
or as a revision aid. A wide range of activities teach the language in a structured
and progressive way. Suitable for adults and children.
Lower Intermediate, KS 3/4.
Features:
- Nine topics include shopping,
eating out, travelling around, at the bar, travelling by train, at the airport,
asking for information, directions, meeting arrangements.
- Role-plays, voice record and
playback facility to assist learning of correct pronunciation.
- Complete bilingual dictionary
and grammar support available throughout - except in English-language version.
- Full-colour photographs and
illustrations to aid comprehension.
- Interactive quizzes.
Educational site licence: £115.00
Foundations
Foundations is a key product for
secondary and tertiary education. It is a highly interactive, two CD-ROM pack
providing a structured topic and grammar course suitable for GCSE, AS/A2 Level,
Scottish Standard and Scottish Higher. Can be used for revision, exam preparation
or to support teaching.
Features:
- 30 language topics, including
free-time, daily routine, family, school, sports city life and work experience.
- 30 detailed grammar sections.
- Communicative dialogues linked
to specific audio-based grammar lessons.
- Visually attractive with high
quality digital video and full colour illustrations to aid comprehension.
- Voice record and playback facilities
allow for pronunciation practice and comparison with native speakers.
- Bilingual dictionary.
- Authentic role-plays to practise
spoken language.
- Over 120 interactive exercises,
tests and crosswords with instant feedback.
- Grammar topics taught by a virtual
tutor.
- Comprehensive student tracking
system.
- Dialogues, grammar, dictionary
and results can all be printed out.
Available in French, German and
Spanish. Please specify language when ordering.
Educational site licence: £350.00
Foundations
Lite
Foundations Lite is the same
product as Foundations (see above), but split into six CD-ROMs with five
topics and five grammar sections on each disc. The discs correspond to the following
levels:
- · Discs 1 & 2 - KS 3
- · Discs 3 & 4 - KS 4
- · Disc 5 - AS Level
- · Disc 6 - A2 Level
Available in French, German and
Spanish. Please specify language when ordering.
Educational site licence: £69.00
Launchpad
A fun series of CD-ROMs for the
younger learner. For each language there are two CD-ROMs covering 12 topics.
Language presented follows the National Curriculum. Suitable for supported self-study
and as a revsion aid.
Suitable for: Key Stages
2 and 3 and Scottish Levels B-E.
Features:
- Topics are presented at 3 levels
which are progressive in terms of the vocabulary and grammar structures used.
- Language covers greetings, introducing
yourself, your environment, family, pets, time, the world, school, food and
drink, sport, cloths, in town, directions, an exchange visit.
- Digital video and attractive
cartoon illustrations help children's comprehension.
- Activities practise listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills and develop cultural awareness.
- Voice record facilities let the
learners practise their pronunciation time and time again.
- Guidance for teachers, parents
and learners.
- Tracking, scoring and scripts
are all printable.
Available in French, German,
Spanish (Castilian) and Italian. Please specify language when ordering.
Educational site licence: £230.00
Mandarin
Chinese
This CD-ROM offers an interactive
course, teaching beginners the basics they need when learning Mandarin. The
emphasis is on speaking and listening skills, with activities available for
practising tones, voice record, voice comparison, and listening and speaking
tests to check understanding. Suitable for self-study or to support teaching
and for children through to adults.
Features:
-
Topics include greetings,
introductions, family, time and daily routine.
-
Voice record and playback
facilities allow for pronunciation practice and comparison with native speakers.
-
Visually attractive with digital
video and full colour illustrations to aid comprehension.
-
Complete guide to Mandarin
tones with voice comparison facilities.
-
Interactive tests to monitor
speaking and listening skills.
-
Comprehensive student tracking
system and printable progress reports and scripts.
Educational
site licence: £115.00
Moving to
France
Available as an audio CD or MP3
file. Designed and aimed at basic French language needed by people moving to
a French-speaking country:
Features:
- Survival phrases
- Looking for property
- Repairs
- Getting on with neighbours
- Health
- Shopping
- Banking
Educational
site licence: £55.00
Moving to
Spain
Available as an audio CD or MP3
file. Designed and aimed at basic Spanish language needed by people moving to
a Spanish-speaking country:
Features:
- Survival phrases
- Looking for property
- Repairs
- Getting on with neighbours
- Health
- Shopping
- Banking
Educational site licence: £55.00
Passport 2
English
This brand new language series
from Virtual Language Systems combines the latest in technology with high
quality media to bring you the most motivating and stimulating language learning
series currently available. Courses follow the Cambridge main suite and business
examinations, Trinity GESE and ISE, going from complete beginner (Common European
Framework Level A1) through to advanced (Common European Framework Level C1).
Levels:
-
Beginner 1
-
Beginner 2
- Beginner Plus 1
- Beginner Plus 2
Features which make this series
stand out from all other multimedia language courses.
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Teaches the language using
high-quality DVD video. Real-life situations present relevant language for
both business people and travellers alike.
-
Voice record and playback
facilities are available enabling you to perfect your pronunciation by comparison
to native speakers.
-
Real-time interactive role-plays
lets you use the language in a real-life situation where time doesn’t stand
still!
-
Access to over 1500 exercises
throughout each language series practising the 4 key language skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing. Exercises combine video, audio,
images and text resulting in an enjoyable and motivating learning experience.
-
Extensive tracking throughout
P2L means that you will always know where you are when you come back to
your course.
- Native-speaking personal tutor,
available (at extra cost) by telephone or by email, who will guide you through
the course and enhance the learning experience.
- Throughout each course you can
complete spoken and written assignments, practising the language you have
learnt in authentic situations. Personal tutors give feedback on all completed
assignments.
Educational
site licence per level: £115.00
Passport 2
French
This brand new language series
from Virtual Language Systems combines the latest in technology with high
quality media to bring you the most motivating and stimulating language learning
series currently available. Courses range from complete beginner to advanced
level. Courses are tied to the National Language Standards and follow the
syllabus for the OCR Certificate in Business Language Competence (CBLC).
Levels:
-
Beginner 1
-
Beginner 2
- Lower intermediate 1
- Lower intermediate 2
- Lower intermediate 3
(CBLC). Features which make this
series stand out from all other multimedia language courses.
-
Teaches the language using
high-quality DVD video. Real-life situations present relevant language for
both business people and travellers alike.
-
Voice record and playback
facilities are available enabling you to perfect your pronunciation by comparison
to native speakers.
-
Real-time interactive role-plays
lets you use the language in a real-life situation where time doesn’t stand
still!
-
Access to over 1500 exercises
throughout each language series practising the 4 key language skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing. Exercises combine video, audio,
images and text resulting in an enjoyable and motivating learning experience.
-
Extensive tracking throughout
P2L means that you will always know where you are when you come back to
your course.
- Native-speaking personal tutor,
available (at extra cost) by telephone or by email, who will guide you through
the course and enhance the learning experience.
- Throughout each course you can
complete spoken and written assignments, practising the language you have
learnt in authentic situations. Personal tutors give feedback on all completed
assignments.
Educational
site licence: £115.00 per level
Passport 2
Spanish
This brand new language series
from Virtual Language Systems combines the latest in technology with high
quality media to bring you the most motivating and stimulating language learning
series currently available. Courses range from complete beginner to advanced
level. Courses are tied to the National Language Standards and follow the
syllabus for the OCR Certificate in Business Language Competence (CBLC).
Levels:
-
Beginner 1
-
Beginner 2
- Lower intermediate 1
- Lower intermediate 2
- Lower intermediate 3
Features which make this series
stand out from all other multimedia language courses.
-
Teaches the language using
high-quality DVD video. Real-life situations present relevant language for
both business people and travellers alike.
-
Voice record and playback
facilities are available enabling you to perfect your pronunciation by comparison
to native speakers.
-
Real-time interactive role-plays
lets you use the language in a real-life situation where time doesn’t stand
still!
-
Access to over 1500 exercises
throughout each language series practising the 4 key language skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing. Exercises combine video, audio,
images and text resulting in an enjoyable and motivating learning experience.
-
Extensive tracking throughout
P2L means that you will always know where you are when you come back to
your course.
- Native-speaking personal tutor,
available (at extra cost) by telephone or by email, who will guide you through
the course and enhance the learning experience.
- Throughout each course you can
complete spoken and written assignments, practising the language you have
learnt in authentic situations. Personal tutors give feedback on all completed
assignments.
Educational
site licence: £115.00 per level
Postage and packing costs are
charged at the rate of £1.50 per item.