Pronunciation Power Endorsements


Reviews

• Pronunciation Power 2 (Intermediate/Advanced)

Endorsements

"Pronunciation Power is the only pronunciation software in our Macintosh based language labs at this time. The interface is intuitive enough to follow without reference to any manual or other instructions; a prerequisite for programs in our labs. Simple access to playing native models, recording student production, and comparing the two make this program an effective tool for learning instead of an obstacle, as more complicated programs sometimes prove to be. The variety of minimal pair discrimination exercises for all 52 phonemes presented provides plenty of instruction, practice, and reinforcement for students looking to improve their listening comprehension and pronunciation."

John de Szendeffy
Multimedia Language Lab
Center for English Learning and Orientation Programs
Boston University

"I would like to congratulate you and your design team; Pronunciation Power is an excellent teaching tool. It is also the program of choice by most of our students in our English Language Institute because of its ease of use, logical sequencing, variety and overall capacity of the program.

We look forward to receiving your future products and ongoing updates. "

William B. Stewart
President and CEO
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver

"Pronunciation Power is truly one of the best and most powerful pieces of software for students to improve their pronunciation of the English language. Compatible for both the Macintosh and Windows operating systems, students can spend hours improving their pronunciation as well as listening skills. And, most importantly, it's very interactive and easy to use! I can highly recommend this excellent product."

Dave Sperling
California State University, Northridge
Dave's ESL Cafe (http://www.eslcafe.com/)

"Pronunciation Power gives the user a wonderfully exciting experience to learn on one's own."

Kathryn Chiu
Manager Language Training Section
Proctor and Gamble Corporate Training Group, China

"Pronunciation Power has built in steps to developing fluency, beginning with listening exercises which concentrate on receptive skills and building up to recording pronunciation exercises. Students can hear the sound replayed as often as necessary, and record their voices for comparison. A visual representation of the sound aids pronunciation. A variety of activities reinforce the target sounds. Instructors can listen to the recordings and provide feedback. Higher level students can cope well with the written descriptions of sounds. The sound analysis feature is unique and could benefit students at all points on the CLB spectrum. Rating: Excellent. "

National ESL Software Inventory
ESL/LINC Software Database Project
Ottawa Board of Education

"Pronunciation Power is an excellent tool for students to learn the correct pronunciation of sounds as they are used in the English language. My students are extremely pleased with its easy to use and effective design. This software stands out as the best in its class and nothing compares in its price range. It is affordable, comprehensive and gives hours upon hours of solid practice. this products stands alone with its numerous lessons, exercises and visual feedback. the speech analysis lets learners see where they're going wrong, even if they can't hear it. Pronunciation Power is an outstanding piece of educational software, I'd recommend it for any second language learner."

Michael J. Galli
ESL Program Consultant & Instructor
Metropolitan Separate School Board
Toronto, Ontario