Magnum Language - Course Descriptions

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Why MLS Easy Immersion�?

Magnum Language Systems� introduces the MLS Easy Immersion� Language Program as the effective and affordable alternative to the very expensive and inexpensive software and audio language courses that have been available for the last 10 years.

There has been some outstanding advancement in multimedia technology and several companies have developed solid language learning programs. Unfortunately, they can be expensive and they are not widely available in stores. There are also some very inexpensive programs available, but often there is limited content that hinders effectiveness.

The greatest challenge for many potential language learners is there simply are not any courses available for the less common languages.

The MLS Easy Immersion� Language Program

MLS Easy Immersion gives consumers comparable and even more content than the $195.99 and $350.00 courses.
MLS Easy Immersion has advanced language technology features of equal or greater capacity of more expensive courses.
MLS Easy Immersion is available in over 40 languages.
MLS Easy Immersion is priced between $29.95 and $59.95 making it the best language program value available.

Development:

The core technological architecture was originally developed in 2000 by a Computer Science professor to assist himself and others in learning French. The software was effective and continued to develop with input from University linguists and other academics throughout Europe. By 2002, the software was integrated with an advanced voice recognition application and relational database capabilities for automated lesson monitoring and content delivery.

Since 2002, the software has been expanded to provide versions for over 40 languages.

The primary development criteria for the software was to provide enough language learning content, in differentiated formats, to create a comprehensive presentation of grammar and vocabulary. While many other language programs claim that repetition (the "not-fun" part of learning a language) is avoided using their method, studies indicate that humans require a certain number of impressions of information to effectively commit that information to long term memory. Short of mnemonic memory methods, the key is to present the information in a number of different manners, satisfying the minimal repetitive impression requirements while avoiding mental fatigue for the learner.

Effectiveness:

The MLS Easy Immersion� language learning program offers consumers a unique combination of learning technology features at an affordable price. There are three primary reasons the course is exceptionally effective:

1. Technology: The course features a talking dictionary with native speakers and on-demand vocabulary definitions. The system also integrates a voice recognition module to compare the learner's pronunciation with that of a pre-recorded native speaker. Auto-learn progress tracking and monitoring adjusts the delivery and sequence of the learning content according to the individual progress of each learner.

2. Multi-media: The Lab Series version of the course integrates the MLS Easy Immersion software with an Audio CD and a booklet of stories, grammar and vocabulary. The audio CD provides the learner with the ability to reinforce the lessons while away from the computer. The stories/grammar book provides an easy access reference and practice tool.

3. Comprehensive Content: The course provides enough content to achieve significant repetition in regard to presenting a learning pedagogy that recognizes the natural number of times the human mind must engage information in order to process and commit the collective subject matter to long term memory.

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MLS Easy Immersion�

Advanced Language Technology Features:

Internationalized language-learning Software

This language-learning software is localized into 21 different languages. That means the software allows you to choose from 21 languages to determine what language the lesson and instructions, for the target language you are learning, are presented in. This MLS Easy Immersion course defines itself by providing the power of language leaning to speakers of over 20 different languages�. in a single course! That�s true value.

This course contains the following localization for native speakers:

for Arabic speakers
for Bulgarian speakers
for Czech speakers
for Dutch speakers
for English speakers
for Finnish speakers
for French speakers

for German speakers
for Greek speakers
for Indonesian speakers
for Italian speakers
for Japanese speakers
for Lithuanian speakers
for Norwegian speakers

for Polish speakers
for Portuguese speakers
for Romanian speakers
for Spanish speakers
for Turkish speakers
for Vietnamese speakers
for Welsh speakers

Voice Recognition Technology

This technology is integrated into the Pronunciation module of the software. Using the built in microphone on your computer, you will be able to repeat words after you hear them spoken by a native speaker through your computer speakers. The software will analyze your pronunciation and compare a waveform representation of the native speaker�s pronunciation with a waveform of your pronunciation. An accuracy scale on the screen with display your voice match to the native speaker on a scale of �Bad, �Acceptable�, and �Good�.

Talking Dictionary

This feature allows you to look up the meaning of words using the target language you are learning and your native language. A definition of the word or phrase will display on the screen and you may roll over the word or phrase with your mouse to hear the pronunciation in the target language by a native speaker. The dictionary allows you to create a personal custom dictionary of Essential Words, Common Words and Less Common Words. The software will automatically export the dictionary to a text document that can be saved on your computer and printed. The Talking Dictionary feature is accessible directly, and also within the Grammar, Vocabulary and Story Modules.

Auto Learn

This advanced feature give you the option of setting progressive performance thresholds and then the software will automatically decide when you have mastered the material for a set of lessons and levels. Beginning with the basics, you will move up through the levels automatically based on your performance. AutoLearn will automatically decide if and when you need to review. This feature gives you your own personal language tutor!

Lesson Structure:

Grammar Exercises � Reading, Writing, Comprehension

The goal of these exercises is to build your knowledge of how the words fit together to make sense. Some of the exercises are translations; others are designed to teach you to think in the target language by asking you to change a phrase in a specific way. This feature requires you type responses within the exercises, providing a practical and effective form of writing instruction.

Vocabulary Exercises � Essential Words, Common Words, Less Common Words

In these lessons, you will be shown a word or expression. If you know the translation, you will type it in using the keyboard. The vocabulary exercises are presented in three groups; Essential Words, of which you learn hundreds of words needed for basic day-to-day conversation. Common Words, which adds an additional 1000 words to enable you to converse with a greater degree of flexibility. Less Common words presents over 1000 words that will help you read through literature.

Stories � Spoken by native speakers, Translated, Vocabulary Definitions

The Stories section will help you learn how to use vocabulary and grammar in context. You will be shown a story with words missing throughout. The words that are missing are shown in a list. Its your job to drag the words to the proper place in the story. If there are any words you don�t understand, simply double click on the word and the dictionary will appear, allowing you to access the meaning of the word. The module also allows you to hear the story as spoken by a native speaker and see the story translated in your native language.

Progress � Short Term, Long Term, Passive & Active Retention

The software provides you with both an immediate and long-term progress tracking system. As you work within lessons, you will see a display of the percentage of the lesson you are completing without errors. There is also a graphical display indicating the rise and fall of your performance as the lesson progresses. When your score reaches a specific threshold (that you set using the AutoLearn feature) you will automatically move up to the next level. Long-term progress is accessed by clicking on the Monitor Progress button on the main screen. You will see a graphical representation indicating your scores for all lessons at each level. The system will also provide you with an approximate indication of your successful retention of vocabulary. It will differentiate between your retained Passive Vocabulary (words you understand but cannot fluently converse with) and retained Active Vocabulary (words you can understand and also use in conversation).

Language Learning Mode Variations:

The key to learning a language is the frequency of your exposure and use of vocabulary and grammar. The average person must be exposed to a word or phrase 100s of times before integrating it into fluent conversation. The two major thresholds of gaining language fluency is the learner�s ability to:

Learn a base vocabulary of approximately 2000 words for day-to-day use
Learn the rules of grammar

The MLS Easy Immersion system is designed to master these challenges by providing four independent learning modules:

Vocabulary Lessons
Grammar Exercises
Interactive Stories
Pronunciation Practice

The way we most successfully learn a new language varies from individual to individual. The MLS Easy Immersion systems provides three specific modes to progress through the lessons:

Browse Mode: Allows the user to survey the lessons without being required to provide answers and complete exercises. The dictionary is functional in this mode and allows the user to access the meanings of words.
AutoWord Mode: During exercises in the lessons, the user is required to type responses using the keyboard. In the AutoWord Mode, simply type the first letter of what you believe is the correct word or phrase and the system will auto complete the entire word. In the case of a phrase or sentence, you must type the first letter of each subsequent word.
Normal Mode: There is no auto fill feature. The user must type in the correct spelling of the word or words within a phrase or sentence.

Suggested Settings

For new users who are not familiar with the course contents, the most suitable setting is Browse. For all users in general, the Normal Mode is most suitable for Vocabulary lessons and the AutoWord Mode is most suitable for Grammar exercises.

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP (Not compatible with Apple/MAC)
Computer: Color Display, Sound, Microphone (recommended)

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