Language World

Estonia 

Platform: Mac OS, Windows 95 / 98 / Me
Media: CD-ROM
Features:

• Estonian language learning software
• Study vocabulary, phrases, culture, and more
• Recording tool lets you practice with native speakers
• Games and challenging quizzes make learning fun
• On-screen help available in more than 70 languages

This unconventional language-learning series offers games and quizzes that make the learning process fun, relaxing, and, as such, more successful. Ideal for beginners, Talk Now! Estonian includes such topics as vocabulary, phrases, culture, and more. A handy print and picture dictionary produces entries with both text and pictorial references. This interactive software title also features a recording tool, so you can compare your pronunciation to that of native speakers (microphone required). Quizzes and a challenging memory game let you test your newly acquired skills. You can also track your scores and print awards to celebrate. Best of all, you can change Talk Now! Estonian's onscreen help and menus to the language of your choice. With more than 70 languages from which to choose, this software makes learning Estonian accessible to everyone.

Or Buy in: UK

This is the first Estonian language resource available in the entire English-speaking world. The basics of Estonian grammar are laid out, as are pronunciation and vocabulary, in short, digestible chapters.

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I love this little phrase book!, September 14, 2000
Reviewer: Vic Varis from Portland, OR USA Actually, I love all "Lonely Planet" phasebooks and travel guides. You can't go wrong with them. These are the road warriors in our collection. They are worn, used and helpful! I want to own stock in Lonely Planet!

So you ask, "isn't there a later edition available?" Don't let that stop you. They are using a winning format and when it comes to speaking at least Lithuanian, little has changed (Lithuanian is a really, really, really old language!)

The book is concise and compact (3.5 x 5 x 1/2). It easily fits in any pocket. That is a major selling point. It is the perfect size to take along.

It has an abreviated pronunciation guide compared the single language versions and no dictionary. That comes form having to divide the space between three languages, so it can't go as in depth. Still,all the essentials are here. If you are planning a few days in each place, you'll be fine.

By the way, when you go to the Baltics, look for a copy of the "In Your Pocket Series" available at the airport or in the major hotels. It will be a great help to you. You can also find it online through a simple web search.

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Kasulik sonaraamat, April 7, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from Santa Monica, California
This two-volume dictionary is a bit out-of-date, but nonetheless remains the best reference work of its kind. It is indispensable for students of Estonian.

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