auralog language software
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AURALOG LANGUAGE SOFTWARE. Marian Enow Language Software Librarian APLEN, The Alberta Library (780) 414-0805 ext. 231 [email protected]. Marian’s Story. Born & raised in Mogadishu, Somalia Arrived in Canada in the late 1980s with little knowledge of English - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
AURALOG
LANGUAGE SOFTWARE
Marian EnowLanguage Software LibrarianAPLEN, The Alberta Library(780) 414-0805 ext. [email protected]
• Born & raised in Mogadishu, Somalia
• Arrived in Canada in the late 1980s with little knowledge of English
• Took ESL classes, but practicing was hard
Marian’s Story
Marian’s Story
• Language learning software would have helped with:
• Comprehension• Pronunciation• Vocabulary• Convenience
• Privacy• Non judgmental• Less stressful learning
About
What is Tell Me More?
• Comprehensive language learning program that develops essential language skills such as:
• Oral and written comprehension• Oral and written expression• Vocabulary • Grammar
Benefits of Tell Me More
• Tell Me More provides help in developing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
• Accessible from any computer with internet
• Builds linguistics skills needed for everyday and business language
Skill Levels
• Self-paced learning tool
• Skill levels available:• Introductory• Beginner• Intermediate• Advanced
• Students can choose their own level, or take a placement test
Instruction Languages
Explanations and instructions are available in 15 languages
Chinese (Simlified) French Japanese Slovak
Chinese (Traditional) German Korean Spanish
Dutch Hungarian Polish Turkish
English Italian Portuguese
Learning Languages
Students can learn:
Dutch French Italian
English German Spanish
• In 2009, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic will also be available
Why is Tell Me More Useful?
• You can learn one or more languages
• It is simple and effective
• Non judgmental
• A 24/7 online advisor is available
• Comprehensive tests are available for evaluation
• Speech recognition technology helps with pronunciation
Tell Me More and Libraries
• Public libraries are a safe place to learn
• Makes use of SuperNet connection
• Fulfills a need in the province for increasing immigrant populations & foreign workers
Software Administration
• Technical requirements to run TMM:
Technical Category Recommended Configuration
PC or compatible computer (Macs are not supported)
At least 700 MHz processor, 192 MB RAM, 30 MB hard drive space
MS Windows 95, 98, ME (NT4, 2000, or XP recommended)
Graphics card 16-bit colour with 800 x 600 resolution (24-bit colour & 1024 x 768 resolution recommended)
Sound card 16-bit Windows compatible
Internet browser Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (note: Firefox, Netscape, & other browsers not supported)
Software Administration
• Technical requirements to run TMM:Technical Category Recommended Configuration
Browser plug-ins (administrative rights are required to install these)
Flash Player 6.0.65.0 (Flash Player 7.0 or greater recommended); Java
Internet connection speed
128 Kb/s or greater
Auralog components Administrative rights are required to install these on each computer
Other hardware Speakers or headset; Microphone required for speech recognition, but program will work without it
Other software Email address recommended to receive information & system messages
Troubleshooting
• Pop-up blockers must be disabled
• In Internet Explorer 7, privacy settings must be set to low to avoid an error message
• If the computer gets hung up, activate the ActiveX controls (Settings are under the “Security” tab in “Internet Options”)
• If one of TMM pop-up windows comes up as a black screen, Flash Player must be installed
To Sum Up…
• TMM will be useful to many people
• Self-paced & accessible learning
• Teaches practical language use
• Several common languages are included
Got questions?
Contact:
Marian Enow, Language Software LibrarianAPLEN, The Alberta Library(780) 414-0805 ext. [email protected]