Video: A Look Inside The Pharos Multilingual Illustrated Dictionary

by Chris on Jan 10th, 2012

NB Publishers have released this video demonstrating The Pharos Multilingual Illustrated Dictionary CD-ROM in action, taking viewers step-by-step through the process of learning new languages using this powerful multimedia tool:

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The Pharos Multilingual Illustrated Dictionary CD-ROM is the perfect learning tool aimed at 11- to 15-year-olds. It is much more than just a dictionary. It’s a technologically advanced multimedia-experience through which you can learn over 3 000 words and phrases in seven different languages.

The words are divided into themes and are accompanied by photos and illustrations.

Furthermore, there are interactive games such as CrissCross, MemoryMatch, Ready-Steady-Spell, WildGuess and Word Detective making it the perfect learning tool for the classroom.

About the CD-ROM

The new software version of the Multilingual Illustrated Dictionary makes learning vocabulary more fun than ever. Each of the more than 3 300 words and phrases is accompanied by an audio file for learning proper pronunciation in each of the seven languages. Users can now customise their learning experience by selecting one or more languages to be displayed. Five interactive games, CrissCross, MemoryMatch, Ready-Steady-Spell, WildGuess and Word Detective have been included to test language retention in a fun way. These aid in the development of reading and writing skills and facilitate improved spelling. The program is easy to install and has a simple and intuitive user interface for quick navigation. A user guide in English is included for technical assistance.

Languages:

English, isiZulu, Sesotho, isiXhosa, Setswana, Afrikaans, Sepedi.

Minimum requirements:

A fully operational Personal Computer (PC) with Windows XP/Vista as operating system and 1 GB available disk space.

About the Authors

John Bennett is a freelance book designer who has been involved in the publishing industry for many years. He has compiled African language textbooks for several publishers. This experience provided the impetus for the Multilingual Illustrated Dictionary when he and co-author Nthuseng Tsoeu realised there was a need for a multilingual dictionary accessible to a broad spectrum of South Africans. John’s expertise in book design proved invaluable to the creation of an illustrated dictionary that is both effective as learning tool and fun to use.

Nthuseng Tsoeu is the author of several books and runs her own tourism business. Previously she taught, was a subject advisor for the Western Cape Education Department and worked as a publisher for Juta Gariep. Nthuseng is passionate about publishing books in African languages and strongly believes that all South Africans should be able to read books in their mother tongue. From this passion was born the idea to compile a multilingual dictionary that would bridge the communication divide and help all South Africans appreciate each other’s languages.

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