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Some of our German instructors tried out WordChamp and liked it

http://wordchamp.com/lingua2/Home.do
http://wordchamp.com/lingua2/Features.do

I know Transparent Language pioneered an interface of this kind and at 
one time they talked about authorware, but I don't know if they ever 
followed through.

Judy Shoaf
University of Florida

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>>Subject: software 'shell' for reading text
>>Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:56:43 +1000
>>Thread-Topic: software 'shell' for reading text
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>>From: "Shannon Johnston" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"   
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> Dear fellow LLTI forum members,
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> I'm writing to ask if anyone knows of software available where users
> read text and highlight words/phrases to hear it spoken, view
> information describing it (linguistic, socio-cultural background,
> definition). We are also seeking something where teachers can insert
> their own content and build variety over time.
> 
> I have found mention of something called GALT I think from Pennsylvania
> State University in 1998 but can't find it on the site any more - nor
> the person who wrote the article in LL&T journal, and something for
> Latin at Cambridge University which is created with pre-determined text
> and no sound and in commercialisation process.
> 
> Also, any quizzes/activities (like Hot Potatoes) which allows users to
> be given a hint before they choose their answer? 
> 
> Thanks in advance! It's an interesting job.
> 
> Cheers
> Shannon
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