English learning software

[mangoluvr]

I have a friend who is from Hong Kong. She came to the US not too long ago and she asked me if I know of any software out there that she can use on her computer that can teach English to Chinese people. The ones I found are mainly dictionary type software that doesn't really help much. I found one that was pretty cool, talkmanpsp for the psp, but she doesn't have a psp.

Anyone know of a good solid English learning software specifically designed for Asians? She doesn't have a lot of money to spend so maybe one that is inexpensive or preferably free. It doesn't even have to be a software, it could be a website. (Not sites like Babelfish or Google China or Yahoo China)

Thanks
Shaun

 

[screw3d]

I have to ask - what's the point of using a software since she's already in the US? I would understand if she's still in Hong Kong with not many native English speakers to practice with. Nothing beats learning a language by using in real life IMO..

 

[Evander]

The "Instant Immersion" series are quite good IMO, though I've only tried the Chinese version. They're cheap too, at best buy you can get 2-cd sets for $5. I only tried CD 1 of 2 so far, it is mostly a vocab builder (I think CD 2 is more conversational), but EVERYTHING is spoken audio which is a big, big plus.

 

[mangoluvr]

We do help her with speaking and learning English on a daily basis. She does try to speak English whenever she can but she still needs more assistance. I will try the Instant Immersion that you mentioned Evander. Thanks

 

[Evander]

Also check if your library has the "Pimsleur" series of language audio (cd/tape) products. Those are awesome, but really expensive ($150+ for 15 CD set). I hear "Rosetta Stone" CD-ROM series is also great, but again expensive and I doubt they'll have that at the 'brary.

 

[WildHorse]

best if she'd just get an English-speaking boyfriend.

best way for a guy to learn another language comes in a short skirt.