Children learn how to speak the Spanish language faster with the interactive content and colorful graphics on these software programs.
Now get Power-Glide Spanish all on CD ROM! For years, educators have loved the Power-Glide approach to teaching Spanish because it teaches within the context of a story that gets kids involved. An exciting breakthrough in learning Spanish based on the most up-to-date and proven research. It's fun, easy to use and self-paced. Teachers, parents or facilitators do not need to know Spanish in order to assist the learner. Switched On Schoolhouse Spanish courses are interactive CD-ROM curriculum that feature automatic grading, a built in calendar, lesson planning, student/teacher messaging, and a resource center. Published by Alpha Omega Publications.
Students learn by using adventure stories, music, and activities that are designed to feel more like a fun game than a lesson. Courses avoid the drudgery of the rote memorization of words and rules by the practical use of the language in real situations.
The major objectives of these Spanish language lessons are:
Provide students with the primary tools [basic vocabulary and simple grammar structures] to begin communicating in Spanish
Keep students excited about learning more Spanish
Learning is an adventure for students with Elementary Spanish. Students will hear Grandpa Glen's adventures while on La Isla de la Providencia with his sister Elaine. Students learn Spanish by hearing conversations, speaking and writing. This program also includes language resources, memory aids, songs, fun games, puzzles, exercises, and cultural insights. The CD-ROMs include all audio recordings by Spanish speakers and no extra materials are required. Powered by Switched On Schoolhouse with the content provided by Power-Glide. Appropriate for grades K-6.
System RequirementsCD-ROM MULTIMEDIA PC, 500 MHz Processor or better. Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows 98 Second Edition. 256 MB of memory, 250 MB of hard disk space, 800 x 600 or higher resolution monitor, 16 bit color. CD-ROM drive. Printer recommended. Not designed to work on Macintosh.
Elementary Spanish is designed for students in K-6th grade.
WHAT IS POWER-GLIDE?
Power-Glide is the award-winning leader in foreign language courses for homeschooling and individualized learning. It contains age-relevant language courses for children, teens and adults and a researched learning methodology with more than 25 different types of activities to cater to every learning style. Each course is book and audio CD-based.
Power-Glide courses thread an exciting adventure story through each lesson thus motivating the learner to progress while they have fun.
WHY USE POWER-GLIDE?
When we learn a language, we expose ourselves to a whole new culture and an entirely new way of thinking. Language is the only way we have of communicating with the world around us. Beginning any language at an early age helps children to expand on and understand other schoolwork. Most universities require two years of high school foreign language studies. This challenges homeschool students everywhere; it is a requirement that Power-Glide courses can help fulfill. Study of a foreign language has also been proven to significantly raise SAT verbal scores.
Power-Glide courses are designed for the homeschool student who is working independently or for classroom students a traditional school setting. With
Power-Glide, no lesson planning or preparation time is required.
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ABOUT ALPHA OMEGA PUBLICATIONS
Alpha Omega Publications believes educating each child is an exciting journey for the whole family. This publisher believes their role is to help homeschool parents and Christian schools meet their childrens educational needs. Alpha Omega Publications has the experience, tools, and advice needed to make each child's education experience a success. Alpha Omega Publications has created a valuable experience by developing superior homeschool curriculums built on a solid foundation. Their publications reflect the belief that each child is one of a kind and requires flexibility and choices to adapt their homeschool curriculum to their distinct needs.
Alpha Omega Publications is very passionate about improving the quality of homeschool curriculums. The primary goal at Alpha Omega Publications is to see your children succeed with their homeschool education. This publisher is committed to furthering homeschool education through the individual talents and gifts God has given each of us. Years of experience are what has enabled Alpha Omega Publications to develop proven curriculums and formulas for educational success. The quality and innovation of content, technology, and services are unmatched within this industry.
SWITCHED ON SCHOOLHOUSE BACKGROUND INFO
Switched On Schoolhouse was first released in 1997 and has become a very popular Homeschool curriculum. In 2003 Switched On Schoolhouse 2.0 was released, bringing users a whole new interface, new multimedia, and many other new features. Each year Switched On Schoolhouse is further improved and developed based on customer feedback. The newest version of Switched On Schoolhouse 2.0 R2 includes helpful new features such as an installation wizard, new games, and text-to-speech capabilities. The new version also focuses on maximizing math instruction and homeschool curriculum accuracy.
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