Initially pioneered in Germany after World War II, these superior teaching techniques have been constantly improved until ultimately perfected as the highly effective programs used to teach languages in schools throughout much of the European Union.
These proven teaching techniques were primarily used in European classrooms until a Czech software engineer, who was an expert in the process by which the human brain learns and retains information, successfully adapted them to a multi-media, self instruction language learning program. Even though the resulting program has received 39 international awards for ease-of-use and content, it remained one of the best-kept secrets in Europe. Until now....
The American Language Institute has now acquired the exclusive North American rights to Europe's most effective language software program. This revolutionary software is available to North American customers through the Institute's Advantage Language programs. By combining the power of IBM Via Voice technology and the unique education methods of world-renowned linguist, Max Heuber Verlag, users are presented with quality educational content that takes full advantage of the multimedia format. The objective is to enable students to practice the spoken language as much as possible in a fun and rewarding environment.
- Multimedia Software
- Speech Recognition with IBM Via Voice - Using the power of IBM's speech recognition technology, Advantage Language allows users to interact with software by completing exercises, navigating the program and linking to the built-in dictionary using only a PC microphone.
- Digital Voice Recording - An essential part of progressive language courses is interactive pronunciation. With the built-in digital voice recorder, the Advantage Language software allows users to listen then record their own pronunciation. The user is then presented with a graphical comparison of their voice with that of a native speaker.
- Integrated Grammar Lessons - There is no need for a textbook to learn the necessary grammar rules of your chosen language. Advantage Language actually teaches you the language fundamentals previously available only in classrooms.
- RE-WISE Anywhere - The RE-WISE method allows users to compile a list of vocabulary words which must be remembered precisely. RE-WISE is designed to dramatically improve language vocabulary and the proper use of phrases by continually monitoring the user's success.
- Proven, Award-Winning Content - All content presented in the Advantage Language software is licensed from the published material of world-renowned linguist, Max Hueber Verlag.
- Dictionary Linking - One of the key features of the course is a direct link between the course interface and the study dictionary. At any time during the learning process, users can look up unknown words in the built-in Harper Collins dictionary.
- Intelli-Learning - The Advantage Language software has a built-in learning plan providing automatic navigation through the study environment. The learning plan intuitively finds the optimal path through each course - based on the user's progress.
- Audio CDs
- Advantage Language recognizes that effective language learning requires multiple methods of exposure to the language you have chosen to learn. Simply completing written exercises does not fully prepare you for communicating effectively in another language. Therefore, the Advantage Language audio CDs were specifically designed to engage our customers in another dimension of language education and provide complete learning flexibility.
- Learn Anywhere - There is no need to limit your learning opportunities to the time you have available to sit at a computer. The Advantage Language audio CDs allow you to learn in your kitchen, bedroom, car, plane, on a treadmill, or just about anywhere! You can even transfer the audio CDs to your MP3 player.
- Conversational Language Dimension - Research shows that up to 85% of learning and knowledge comes from listening. The Advantage Language audio CDs were designed to offer this key dimension of language learning by exposing you to conversational experiences. The audio exercises involve the listener in progressive real-life scenarios that you are likely to encounter while traveling to a foreign country or working with native speakers. In addition, the listener is strongly encouraged to participate in the dialogue provided throughout the audio series. This process will have you speaking relevant phrases and sentences within minutes of starting your learning process.
- Immediate Engagement - From the very beginning of the audio lessons, users are immersed in active conversation. The simulated real-life experiences depicted in the audio lessons draw the user into engaging dialogue. This "sink or swim" approach is extremely effective in preparing users for conversations they will likely encounter in the future.
- Comparison
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Features Advantage Language Onlingo Rosetta Stone Multimedia Software X X X Audio CDs X X Language education bonus tools X X X Pronunciation Recording and Comparison X X Integrated Speech Recognition X X Click&See Dictionary Linking X Voice controlled excercises X Integrated Grammar Lessons X RE-WISE Anywhere X Over 30 international awards X
