Tell Me More!

by Michelle Devins, Regional Library Computer Center, Birmingham Public Library

Hands down, the best way to learn a new language is full immersion. Want to learn Italian? Move to Italy. Unfortunately most of us lack the time and resources for such an investment. However, there is hope: TeLL Me More language learning software from Auralog.

Visit http://www.jclc.org on the web. Go to "Resources" then "Databases." Click the "TeLL Me More" link.

On the first visit, you will need to create a new account.

Auralog recommends running the computer test before you begin. The Computer Test checks the computer for all elements needed to run the program successfully. Additional Auralog components can be downloaded at this point in order to perform the speech recognition exercises.

Select your desired language from the drop-down menu. The available languages are German, American English, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian and Latin American Spanish.

A wide variety of lesson types allow you to build different language skills: Listening Comprehension, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

Now that you are ready to use the TeLL Me More language learning software, let’s make it even more interesting. Answer these questions about the TeLL Me More Software and you could win a gift basket from the Regional Library Computer Center.

1) When the program is loading, something blue rotates on the screen. What is it?

2) In what language do the lessons appear? *There could be more than one answer.

3) True or False: One of the learning activities provided in TeLL Me More is a Word Search.

The winner will be drawn from all correct entries. Email your answers to: cenrtc@post.bham.lib.al.us, drop by or call the Regional Library Computer Center at 205-226-3799.