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This is an on- or off-line bilingual dictionary
that can be used to aid comprehension of
an article or to search for a word translation.
It contains over 175,000 words and phrases
and 270,000 translations, which are extremely
quick, and, when in Internet Explorer, it
is sufficient simply to hover the mouse
over a word. This word then appears automatically
(no need to cut and paste) in the box attached
to the toolbar, and the search results are
offered to you in a simple and unobtrusive
manner. If a word is to be found in both
languages, results are offered from both,
with the option of seeing the full details
from either language.
This would be extremely useful for Modern
Language teachers of any age-group, but
more specifically it could be used as an
interesting and easy-to-understand way of
introducing children to dictionary work.
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Doki Spanish takes you
to a vibrant city with many places of interest
that immerses the user in a virtual cartoon
world where they interact with the Doki
characters.
There are several interesting features,
for example, in the Toolbox you will have
the assistance of the Pictionary which rather
than translating the vocabulary for you,
provides you with a picture which will quickly
enable the students to retain the meaning
of the words. It also says the word, which
ensures that the correct pronunciation is
being reinforced.
Students are able to enter the chatroom
where they can communicate with other online
learners. There is also a talking calculator
which is an extremely useful element.. There
is the 'footprint' which will help you to
retrace your steps through the city and
finally there is a record and playback facility.
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