A fast and easy way to learn a foreign language!

Product Information

Transparent Language is the fastest most enjoyable way to learn and understand a foreign language quickly. Fun interesting stories are presented in an easy-to-understand format that allows you to quickly build your reading listening and speaking skills. Word sentence and phrase meanings along with grammar comments are instantly presented for easy reference. Every word and segment is pronounced by a native speaker. You read captivating stories and articles not contrived drill-and-test words and phrases.

LanguageNow! is the best way to learn another language whether you're learning on your own or in a classroom. It's better than books because you have instant native speaker pronunciations, instant word and phrase meanings, and instant grammar help available to you all the time.  It's better than tapes because the instant translations and grammar help reinforce everything you hear. Plus, unlike tapes, with LanguageNow! you are in complete control. Want to hear something again? Just click. Want more information? Just click.  Plus, wait until you see the authentic foreign language videos and fun, interactive games!

The concept of LanguageNow! is completely different. With its interesting videos, exciting games, and intriguing stories, the fact that you're using another language becomes transparent. You literally absorb the language automatically, so it never feels like you're studying. Now language learning is actually fun!

For beginners, learning the Most Common Words and Survival Phrases is a good place to start. More advanced learners will love the interactive video content. Everything you need to speak, understand, read is included.


Educational Features

• Exciting videos and photo-packed articles are transcribed and translated for you, so you can see the meanings of words and phrases. With plenty of information on the screen, you'll have complete control as you become immersed in the language.
• With "Big Picture" video, you'll feel like you're watching a fun foreign movie with subtitles. Have your own "Foreign Film Festival" right at your computer.
• Improve your pronunciation! The Pronunciation Meter and Advanced Speech Analysis features show you how your pronunciation compares to that of native speakers.
• Participate in realistic dialogs! Conversation Practice is a great way to gain valuable experience using the language.
• The fun and challenging games in LanguageNow! are dynamically generated so they're different every time you play.

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Windows Requirements

• Windows 95 OSR2, 98, NT 4.0 Service Pack 5 or higher, 2000 Service Pack 1 or higher, Me, or XP
• 100MHz Pentium or better processor
• 32 MB available RAM (64 MB recommended)
• 35 MB disk space to run with CD-ROM in drive (up to 500 MB to run without CD-ROM)
• Sound Card
• Speakers
• Video support for High Color or True Color settings and at least 800 X 600 resolution
• 2X CD-ROM drive
• Microphone for recording
• Browser and Internet connection to link to on-line resources

Macintosh Requirements

• OS 8.6 or higher, OS X using the Classic environment that OS X provides (not a native OS X application)
• Power PC
• 32 MB available RAM
• 30 MB disk space to run with CD-ROM in drive (up to 500 MB to run without CD-ROM)
• Video support for Thousands of Colors setting and at least 800 X 600 resolution
• CD-ROM drive
• Microphone for recording
• Browser and Internet connection to link to on-line resources