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Franklin Electronic Ingles en su Bolsillo(R) HandheldAt the 2006 CES, Franklin Electronic Publishers unveiled the Ingles en su Bolsillo handheld, a dynamic language teaching solution for native Spanish speakers, helping them learn English as a second language.

The device features a variety of language learning methods, ensuring that it meets the most required needs of Hispanics in the USA. Using Ingles en su Bolsillo over time, the manufacturers expect a person to become more effective in reading, listening to and speaking the English language.

With the ability to store personal electronic notes, one can also customize the learning experience. Virtual speking spelling bee tests ensure that spellings are picked up effectively, while TOEFL-style flash cards introduce new words to broaden vocabulary. You also have the option to download e-books from Franklin's website.

The handheld can also take in SD/MMC cards, so content from these storage devices can also be accessed conveniently. The Ingles en su Bolsillo handheld device is now available from http://www.franklinespanol.com/, and costs US $249.95.

Features Include:

  • LEARN ENGLISH: Improve English language acquisition with a comprehensive
    suite of interactive audio and visual content that fosters effective
    learning.
  • ACCESS LANGUAGE REFERENCE CONTENT: Improve language usage with instant
    electronic access to 14 books, including content from wellknown publishers
    Larousse, MerriamWebster, and Vox. Users can also view and access that
    content on a PC or laptop with PC View(TM) functionality, enabled by
    connecting the device to a computer via a USB connection.
  • PRACTICE PRONUNCIATION: Improves pronunciation by recording the user's
    voice and comparing to the model pronunciation stored in the device.
  • Allows users to listen to millions of word translations and thousands of
    phrases properly pronounced in both English and Spanish.
  • LISTEN TO AUDIO BOOKS OR MUSIC: Users can download a wide array of
    digital audio books including language learning titles from top publishers
    along with Podcasts or mp3 files.
  • CUSTOMIZE LEARNING: Users can store electronic personal notes within the
    device to aid in learning the meanings and usages of words.
  • TAKE INTERACTIVE QUIZZES: Learn English grammar by taking interactive
    quizzes that provide feedback instantaneously.
  • BROADEN VOCABULARY: Learn new words by studying flashcards and the
    builtin TOEFL(R) word list.
  • IMPROVE SPELLING: Practice spelling with a virtual speaking spelling bee
    quiz and get instant feedback from your device.
  • DOWNLOAD eNews and eBooks: Stay in touch or enhance English learning.
    This eBookenabled device allows users to download books, news, and other content from http://www.franklin.com/ or