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Top 4 Beginning English Software Packages

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Beginning English software packages focus on providing basic structures and vocabulary. Most include pronunciation help and a number provide assistance in the learner's native language. Topics are usually rather general and many are designed to help the learner use English when travelling abroad.

1. Tell Me More

Tell Me More by Auralog is available in 7 languages and 3 levels. Tell me More provides an excllent package of multimedia features including a progression chart feature allows you to develop a study plan corresponding to your level and objectives.

2. English for Dummies - English Version

From the trusted 'For Dummies' series and produced by Syracuse Language, this basic guide to spoken English provides 24 real-life lessons, activities, and games. Also included are everyday conversations with live-action video activities.
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3. Ingles Para Dummies / English For Dummies (Spanish)

In Spanish, from the trusted 'For Dummies' series and produced by Syracuse Language, this basic guide to spoken English provides 24 real-life lessons, activities, and games. Also included are everyday conversations with live-action video activities.
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4. Instant Immersion - English

Instant Immersion - English is designed to cover the basics of learning English, including grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. This software is especially designed for beginners and, as such, may be too easy for intermediate level learners.
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