[NIFL-ESL:2751] Re: software

From: Maxine Novecosky (ctrc10@sk.sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu Dec 24 1998 - 12:06:42 EST


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From: Maxine Novecosky <ctrc10@sk.sympatico.ca>
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Can you please send me a demo of the product.  Thanks alot for the quick reply.
Maxine Novecosky
Carlton Trail Regional College
Box 720-623,7th Street
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
S0K 2A0

Amspell@aol.com wrote:

> Maxine,
> In a message dated 98-12-24 11:24:36 EST, you write:
>
> << Can any one offer some suggestions for really good computer software for
>  ESL learners.  I received some money to buy software and don't know what
>  would be useful. >>
> For your info, the non-profit ALC is offering inexpensive ESL/remedial writing
> software with instant audiovisual feedback and a 25,000 word vocabulary, even
> on old PC’s (286+) and even if they don’t have an internal sound card.  $79
> for one work station -- or $70 for each work station if more than one copy is
> ordered.  The program, which was field tested at Columbia University Teachers
> College, is termed “excellent” by Literacy Volunteers of New York State.
> While the demo we send out assumes a Win 95+ environment, we do offer a DOS
> version as well.
> Let us know and we’ll be glad to send you a demo thru the mail. Or, if you
> like the sound of the software (so to speak) and want the real thing right
> now,  you can make your check payable to American Literacy Council.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Joe Little
> Managing Director
> American Literacy Council
> 680 Fort Washington Avenue
> New York, New York 10040-3913



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