The Talking Dictionary 2008 English Polish for Windows is part of a unique suite of language learning applications for your PC. LingvoSoft provides bidirectional word translation and advanced synthesis of English speech.

The dictionary is easy to install and use on your desktop computer. It translates in both directions between English and Polish and pronounces the English translation aloud! The ability to pronounce English words is the distinguishing feature of this software translator. And it does so using the most advanced BST Text-to-Speech synthesis available anywhere! Now you never need to check transcriptions: simply select a word and with one click have the dictionary pronounce it for you.

As part of a complete suite of language solutions, this dictionary is also capable of full integration with the LingvoSoft FlashCards and LingvoSoft Talking PhraseBook applications for added effectiveness.

Here are some key features of "LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary 2008 English Polish for Windows":

· English, French, German, Spanish and Russian interfaces
· Overview of all the dictionary entries in the Main Window
· All translations of the selected word displayed in the Translation Window
· Quick search function: enter a few letters and words starting with these letters (and translations) are displayed
· Search function for any sequence of characters entered in the input line
· Quick back translation for proof of correct understanding
· Customizable interface, toolbar and typefaces
· Full text-editing functions: paste, copy and cut, as well as import/export texts to/from other applications
· Full integration with LingvoSoft FlashCards and PhraseBook* applications
· Pronunciation of all listed English words based on the latest BST Text-to-Speech technology
· User vocabulary: a personal dictionary can be created by adding and editing dictionary entries
· Instant translation
· Quick paste function: merely select a word for import from another application and it automatically displays the most relevant dictionary entry.
· Part of speech filter lets the dictionary process only translations belonging to the designated part of speech you select (i.e. verbs, adjectives, etc.)
· English Grammar Module. Includes grammar rules divided into 3 sections - Parts of Speech, Verbs and Sentence. The first section describes nouns, articles, prepositions, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns and numerals. In the Verbs section you can find rules referring to tenses of verbs and special verb forms. The Sentence section is devoted to statements, commands, questions and negations. The Module is a great aid for the English grammar study.


Requirements:

· Sound card
· 16 MB of free space on the hard disk
· at least 64 MB of system memory


Limitations:

· Only 10% of the dictionary database can be used now

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Windows Vista support added
· Improved design and interface: new toolbar buttons, User Dictionary dialog, and Translation Card
· English explanatory dictionary added
· User dictionary improved
· Ability to add POFS and gender to words