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Learn Russian Now! 8.0
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Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Transparent Language
EAN: 0744573056063
Feature: Russian Tutor
Format: CD-ROM
Item Dimensions: 225105095875
Label: Transparent Language
Manufacturer: Transparent Language
Model: RE-R08-2-CD
Platform: Windows NT, Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows 95
Publisher: Transparent Language
Release Date: March 31, 2000
Studio: Transparent Language
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Editorial Review:
Though a bit disjointed and somewhat confusing at times, Transparent Language's Learn Russian Now! is an intriguing, multifaceted two-CD package that educates in an entertaining yet fully immersive environment. The program presumes that its students have had at least minimal exposure to the language and the Cyrillic alphabet, or are otherwise immediately ready to undergo its stiff learning curve; however, those who are serious about understanding Russian in its written form and speaking it with a moderate degree of proficiency should find the software quite enlightening.
At the heart of the program is a group of four increasingly advanced sections--Fundamental Russian, Getting Around Russia, Survival Phrases for Russian, and St. Petersburg: A Window on Europe--each of which includes several diverse sub-elements. Getting Around Russia, for example, features a circa 1980s mini-movie chronicling the misadventures of an American businessman trying his best to adapt to the country and the language. The video quality is grainy and the audio portion marred by a mid-frequency hiss, but the tale is both funny and instructive.
After watching the movie, students are encouraged to access various exercises, including word and sentence pronunciation drills, online quizzes, and edutainment games such as crossword puzzles and word scrambles. The program also offers numerous visual and practical aids, including a nifty waveform display that compares the pupil's version of a particular word or syllable with that of the original Russian-speaking instructor. Unlike a virtual school, Learn Russian Now! does not chart overall progress or grades, yet many of its elements feature high score tallies and visual indicators based upon aptitude and performance.
The program isn't structured linearly, and therefore may frustrate those who like to follow a set path, but for those ready to speak and recognize the characters, words, and common phraseology of the Russian language, Learn Russian Now! is a fine educational enhancement. --Gordon Goble
With Learn Russian Now! you'll learn by immersing yourself in Russian. You'll participate in real conversations, read interesting articles, and watch intriguing videos from Russia. Experience four different language-learning titles: Fundamental Russian, Survival Phrases for Russian, Getting Around Russia, and St. Petersburg: A Window on Europe.
Participate in real dialogs with native Russian speakers! You'll hear how words are pronounced, see the spelling, discover word meanings and actually hear yourself speaking. In no time, you'll be confidently conversing in Russian!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Good Supplement
I learned Russian a while ago, and have found that this, along with a couple of textbooks, is a good way to maintain my language skills. If you already have knowledge of the alphabet, I certainly think it is worth taking a look at, but I would not recommend it as a stand alone tool.
Rating:  - Not good enough
Crashes regularly on Windows 2000. Does not have a module with the sounds of the alphabet, which makes it hard to get started. Overall, just lacks organization.
It will probably turn out to be a good supplement to another program, but by itself, is not enough to get started learning Russian.
Rating: - The Cold War is Back, Comrade! Ah, the Good Old Days....
I bought this neat item after struggling with rewinding and fast forwarding Russian language tapes for the last couple years. Needless to say, I didn't get very much past the conversational ability of a Russian infant. Even though I haven't had this product very long, I can't say much yet about the speech recognition and whatnot but I'm already making larger strides than I ever did with those tapes, let me tell you! Repeating words and sentences is a snap, all you have to do is doubleclick. Want ... Read More
Rating: - In Russian: "Ne Ochen Horosha!"
I must say that I can't suggest this software if you are looking to supplement a regular Russian language course. I bought Learn Russian Now! thinking that its record/playback features would help me with my accent, and that the dictionary would help me translate readings for class. Unfortunately, it didn't have a dictionary that looked up Russian to English efficiently, so it was impossible to pick a word from a homework assignment and find its meaning/pronunciation--you can only look up/hear ... Read More
Rating:  - Great program! But frustrating at first,
I got this for my 14th birthday, and for the first day, I was worried it waste of money, but I assure it's not. The best way to start (I think anyway) is to go to the fundamental, and go part one, part two, part three...It's long and slow, but if your as serious about learning Russian as I am, you'll get it. (Once the basics are learned, understanding it is a lot easier so later on when your trying to memorize things, it won't be so hard) But if your still not sure you want to learn Russian, don't ... Read More
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