English language software

5 engaging software programs for beginning through advanced learners

from alphabet skills to listening, speaking and understanding fast

natural speech

Connected Speech, Spelling Fusion, Issues in English, The Alphabet, Live Action

EnglishA hands-on workshop presented by Marsha Chan

CATESOL Northern Regional Conference, Sacramento, CA

Protea software provides

Sound educational valuesContentMethodology

Content-rich meaningful contexts

Full use of multimedia and technology

Connected Speech Teaches and tests pronunciation skills Three levels:

Lower intermediateUpper intermediateAdvanced

9 male & female speakers with a range of speaking styles. Choose from among 3 versions:North American BritishAustralian

Ages 12 to adult 300+ hours of interactive engagement

Connected Speech

Brings together theory and practice 27 video clips

Hide textShow text with hotwords

Focus on suprasegmentals Pause groups/phrasingSyllables StressPitch/intonationLinking

Connected Speech Learning activities based on videos of

extended passages of natural speech Mark up transcript for suprasegmental

featuresPause groups, syllables, stress, pitch, linking

Record and compare with model Speech recognition feedback on CD

version 36 additional extension exercises Sounds–International Phonetic Alphabet

(IPA)

Connected Speech

Tutorials for each module Optional transcripts Learn mode – unlimited attempts Test mode – 1 attempt, scored Tracking – exercises, time, scores Password protected printing

Spelling Fusion Teaches and tests

SpellingVocabularyPronunciation

Over 4000 illustrated head words arranged in 12 groups and 95 topicsSyllabification for every head wordSingulars, plurals, words and sentencesGraded spelling activities for every head

word Ages 10 to adult Over 1000 hours of interactive learning

Spelling Fusion

Voice recording Hotwords – glossed words & phrases Word info Games Learn mode – unlimited attempts Test mode – 1 attempt, scored Tracking – exercises, time, scores Password protected printing

Issues in English 2

4 levels: upper beginner to advanced Ages 12 to adult 600+ activities based on 8 topical issues Learn mode – unlimited attempts Test mode – 1 attempt, scored Tracking – exercises, time, scores Password protected printing

Issues in English 2

A whole language program based on video dialogues and interviews with comprehensive exercises forListeningReadingWritingVocabularySpellingGrammarPronunciation

Issues in English 2

Listening

Match spoken and written wordsMatch pictures with spoken sentencesIdentify differences between spoken and

written texts

Vocabulary

Match words, same and opposite meaning

Issues in English 2

WritingPunctuationComprehension questionsNote-takingSummary writingExpressing opinionsEssay writing (various genres)NOT computer corrected!

The Alphabet

Five modulesLowercaseUppercaseMixed CasesKeyboardBasic spelling

Six graded exercises in each module Letter names and sounds Alphabetical order

Software versions

CD-ROM standalone and networks (PC)The AlphabetSpelling FusionIssues in English 2Connected Speech

Online network subscription licensesIssues in English 2Connected Speech

Student progress report

Administrator settings

Teacher can determineTo log in, what should a learner type?

Name o Learner ID o Both name & IDIs a password required?

Yes o NoAre unregistered learners allowed to use the

program Yes o No

Type of report Select the title(s) Add a filter to block

some results, e.g., date

Only include exercises with n parameters

Show [all, 1st, last] attempt

Show every record?

Report options

User statistics – Admin view

Software title License expiration date How many of licenses used Number of uses per month

User statistics – Admin view From & To

dates How many

times has each course been run?

How long has each course been used for? (Hours)

User Title Attempts Date

range

Exercises completed

Average score Average duration Total time spent

Title Course Unit Exercise ScoreDuration(min)

Starttime

View of individual user

More Live Action English Live Action English and More Live Action English

teach via Total Physical Response (TPR) – based on text Live Action English by Romijn and Seely

Each presents 10 dynamic units Especially effective for low-beginning to low

intermediate ESL grades 3-12, college, adults. Practical vocabulary in context through videos

in 10 action sequences. Verb form practice in context in the 4 basic

tenses: past, present, present progressive, future.

Dictations, help, more.

Topics in LAEI and MLAEI

LAEI MLAEI

Time To Clean House Playing a Cassette Grocery Shopping Giving Directions Sending a Postcard Going Fishing Using a Payphone Planting a Seed Making a Table Office Worker

At the Laundromat Taking a Hike Job Safety Ice Cream and TV Yard Work Making an Omelet Doctor’s Visit Going Swimming Call the Landlord A Party!

DEMO CONNECTED SPEECH

www.sunburstmedia.com/connectedspeech.html

SPELLING FUSION http://www.sunburstmedia.com/spellingfusion.html

ISSUES IN ENGLISH 2 www.sunburstmedia.com/issuesinenglish.html

THE ALPHABET www.sunburstmedia.com/alphabet.html

More Live Action English Interactive

Contact

For a free 30-day demo, orders, or more information, you may reach us at

Email: sales@sunburstmedia.com

Web: www.sunburstmedia.com

Tel/Fax: (408) 245-8514