Learn to speak, read, and write Portuguese with our TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award winner, Portuguese Complete Edition by Transparent Language. For those of you looking to learn the basics of Portuguese without all the confusion and fuss of complicated programs, Transparent Language has the answer. Portuguese Complete Edition covers everything you will need to know with two simple programs. Transparent Language and Byki work hand in hand to give you a huge variety of vocabulary, grammar and voice recognition tools to help you in learning a language. With hundreds of flash cards for quick vocabulary to in depth conversations, you will be able to learn Portuguese inside and out.
Transparent Language knows the importance of learning a language no matter where you find yourself, now you can take advantage of Portuguese Complete Edition’s four audio CDs, iPod and MP3 media player files on-the-go.
Standout Features
- iTunes upload for on-the-go Portuguese learning
- Byki online workplace for even more Portuguese practice
- Free fill in the blank Portuguese screensaver.
- Four on-the-go audio CDs
We did not run into any problems installing the program however it does take a few minutes to install sense it has to install 3 different programs. Transparent Language and byki are the two main programs used and take a little getting used to before you can navigate both without a little confusion. However, after a few minutes you should have no problem finding your way around. For the most part the buttons are clear and easy to follow; if there is an issue on anything most tools have helpful prompts for a quick fix.
Portuguese Complete Edition allows you to track what you have learned and how well you did on tests with an easy to read pie graph. Sections that you have recently learned will be shown in green, while those that have not be reviewed in a while will turn yellow and you will be able to look over them again to refresh your memory.
The Portuguese Complete Edition’s home page consists of multiple interactive books that keep track of your progress and let you select the lesson you want to work on. There is no set order in the learning process which can be a good thing if you want to know something right at that moment but this can also cause problems trying to keep things on track.
One feature that is missing from almost every Portuguese learning software package that we have reviewed is a feature that aids in the process of actual sentence structure. The basics for grammar, vocabulary and even pronunciation are covered but without the basic knowledge of forming sentences there is a gap in the learning process.
Portuguese Complete Edition covers all the basic fundamentals for learning Portuguese with many added features along the way. Byki will take you through hundreds of flash cards to build your vocabulary while Transparent Language will allow you to use the vocabulary in reading and talking. One feature that helps make sure you are on track is the speech recognition tool which compares your pitch, tone, vowels and more to the native speaker.
For those who want to learn a language but are never at home long enough to complete more than a lesson or two, Transparent Language has the answer. Take your learning on the road with integrated iPod and MP3 player media files or use one of their four audio CD’s. With multiple ways to learn while on the go you will never have to worry about forgetting what you learned the day before or earlier that day.
We are quite pleased with the variety of different tools that Portuguese Complete Edition offers for teaching the basics of Spanish. No matter your age or lifestyle with features and tools such as crossword puzzles, flash cards, Reading/Writing practice and a variety of others, anyone can learn to speak Portuguese.
“Slow Sound” is one of the standout features that makes learning Portuguese such a successful program; it allows you to slow each Portuguese word down so you can hear how each syllable is pronounced. A voice recognition feature measures your pitch, tone, and vowels to make sure you are saying the words the way a real native would say them.
Spanish reading and listening are well covered in both programs and if that is not enough there is also a vast source of online reading and videos to help improve your comprehension.
Lexicon Translation Dictionary, a glossary and in-program translation tool will help make sure you know what each word means and how to use it in a sentence. Transparent Language has done all they can to make sure that you know everything that is going on and understand how each word is being used at any given time.
Portuguese Complete Edition makes learning a new language not only easy but also fun. With a number of games that range from crossword puzzles to unscrambling words Portuguese Complete Edition helps spice up those down times when things get a little old and you need something new to do.
Transparent Language has plenty of help and support that can be accessed at anytime through an integrated tutorial, online help and FAQs and helpful hints throughout the program. If you are still having troubles with anything there are also email and phone support lines for additional help.
For those who want to learn basic Portuguese, have a good time doing so and most importantly, do it in an effective manner, Portuguese Complete Edition has your answer. Portuguese Complete Edition is a great vocabulary and grammar learning program with a lot of little extras to keep track of your progress and help retain what you have learned. However, when you first start using the program you may get a little confused on what program to use. This program requires a bit of learning but once you have it down its smooth sailing.
