What's new in Version 2.0
Data files were compressed to fit the program in 3.5'' mini-CD format.
Added automatic display resolution adjustement (Your program will always be viewed in full screen no matter what your current display settings are.)
New setup with compact or full CD installation option. (full installation allows you to run the program without CD inserted into CD-ROM drive)
Graphics quality improved.
Program operational reliability improved.
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System Requirements
IBM PC or Compatible
Intel Pentium 133 Mhz or higher CPU
10Mb(compact installation) or 160Mb (full installation) of free HD space
8x or higher CD ROM drive
Sound card + speakers
Mouse
Win 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP
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Program Overview
Talkin'Xpress has about 1,000 words and phrases topically divided into 16 main chapters:
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 | Basic Expressions |
 | Airport |
 | Theater |
 | Telephone |
 | Information |
 | Hotel |
 | Sports |
 | Post |
 | Signs |
 | Restaurant |
 | Car |
 | Pharmacy |
 | Orientation |
 | Shop |
 | Weather |
 | Hospital |
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Each chapter is represented in two ways:
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As a virtual 3D environment within a city:
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As a page or pages within a hypertext book-like tutorial:
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Words and phrases can be viewed via pop-up windows opened with a mouse clicked on an object, word or phrase:
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Word pop-up window:
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Phrase pop-up window:
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Each word or phrase can be recorded up to 5 times and compared with native voiceover:
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Turn on automatic navigation, sit back, watch and listen words and phrases of the whole vocabulary or just for a selected topic:
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You can tune up autonavigation settings according to your mood and pace:
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If you are feeling confident, check your skills in Exam mode:
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During exam you'll be given various types of tasks which are randomly generated each time you enter the exam. Questions asked may contain words and phrases in written, drawn or sound form and are mixed in various combinations:
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Finally, if you have difficulties understanding the program, click "?" button on the control panel to obtain comprehensive help:
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Copyright © 2004 Talkin Xpress, Inc. All rights reserved.
No duplication, reproduction or unauthorized use of without the expressed written permission of Talkin Xpress,Inc.
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