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PSP
Talkman Shiki:
Shabe
Lingual Eikaiwa
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NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX»
The latest Talkman software for the PSP teaches
Japanese citizens the ways and means of
conversational English. As usual, the flighty bird
known as MAX serves as the guide and intermediary
for the language learning. The developers recommend
regular practice of at least 15 minutes per day to
get the nuances, rhythm, and meter of spoken
English.
In the repetition exercise, Max may utter a question
such as "Are you traveling for business or pleasure?"
or "What would you like to drink?" in his pleasant sounding voice.
Along with the spoken words, an English text bubble
appears on screen. Underneath the
English phrase is a Japanese translation in katakana. Your job is
to listen, read the translation of the phrase in
Japanese, and then repeat the English phrase as
closely as possible. The mic will pick up your
intonation and then Max will rank you accordingly
with a letter grade.
When Max addresses the user, his text bubble is highlighted with a
blue color. When the user's prompts and speaking
selections pop up, they appear in red text bubbles
to differentiate them. Note however that Max will
speak both sides of the conversation so that players
can listen to the proper use of English. If you
repeat a phrase perfectly, Max will give you an "A"
grade which he lifts up on a little sign card. When
you speak, a little voice volume meter shows up on
the upper right corner of the screen which blinks
red and green to show the mic is picking up your
speech properly.
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NCS
Product Notes
» Please note that Talkman Shiki requires the PSP microphone for full
operation of the software's capabilities. NCS
currently only has the software-only version of
Talkman Shiki in stock but if you've purchased
either of the two earlier versions of Talkman with
the mic, it'll work fine with the Talkman Shiki
software.
» MAX talks pretty fast and it sounds
normal to native English speakers. However, if
English is your second or third language, MAX sounds
like a streaming patter of gibberish. If you mess up
the pronunciation a couple of times, MAX will
ratchet down the speed and speak slowly and
enunciate each syllable. MAX will also repeat the
phrase if prompted.
» The software features 15 scenarios
with appropriate sayings and questions that may be
used at the airport, at the clothing store, in a
restaurant, in everyday conversation, and more.
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This document is ©NCSX 2007. All rights
reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of
this document may be made without express written
consent of National Console Support, Inc. |
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