There are new kids at school. They're popular, fun and they
speak ten different languages. These kids are part of
Languages for Kids, the latest language-learning series on
CD-ROM.
 Primary schools and parents across Australia are singing
praises for the new Australian made language programs
that kids want to play again and again. There are ten
titles in the series, each teaching a different language
through fun games and activities. The programs are school
curriculum-based and use multimedia to impart educational
content in a fun learning environment.
Since the release of the series at the end of 1997, the
demand for the language programs has been constant.
Wayne Cooper, Sales and Marketing Manager for Scholastic
New Media, commented, "The positive response from
parents and teachers about Languages for Kids is
testimony to the quality of the programs, and also to the
need for language software designed especially for kids."
Individual titles from the Languages for Kids series have
won Australian and international awards for their multimedia
and education content. Until now, there has been no
language-learning software designed to meet the needs of
young students. Languages for Kids programs are suitable
for ages 5+ and require no prior knowledge of the language
to complete the activities.
Designed and produced by Smarty Pants Publishing in
Melbourne with assistance from the Australia Multimedia
Enterprise, the programs use native speaker voices and
feature context sensitive dictionaries and help screens.
The programs educate in both written and spoken language,
whilst also improving mathematical techniques, computer
literacy and problem solving skills.
Mike Teaches English, Pip Teaches German, Michio Teaches
Japanese, Budi Teaches Indonesian, Fiore Teaches Italian,
Pepa Teaches Spanish, Lin Lin Teaches Mandarin,
Insu Teaches Korean and Claudine Teaches French are now
available. Rivka Teaches Hebrew is soon to be released.
For interviews, review copies or further information,
contact Jenny Davidson at Beam Software on
Tel: +61 (03) 9866 8300 Ext: 210
Fax: +61 (03) 9866 8674
or by e-mail to jennyd@beam.com.au
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Pricing
- Each Languages for Kids title costs $59.95 RRP.
- School versions which include a Teacher's Manual are available for $69.95 RRP.
- Licences to run the programs across multiple classroom computers are available.
- The programs are recommended for use at school or at home.
Awards
Languages for Kids (series)
1997 ATOM International Multimedia Awards
- Finalist-Best Primary Resource
- Finalist-Best Educational Resource
- Finalist-Best use of Sound in a Multimedia Product
Michio Teaches Japanese
1996 ATOM International Multimedia Awards
- Winner-Best Primary Resource
- Finalist-Best Educational Resource
1997 International Digital Media Awards, Canada
- Finalist-Best Educational Product
Mike Teaches English
1997 New York Festival International Multimedia Awards
- Winner-World Medal for Best Educational/Instructional
Program Produced for Use in Schools
Corporate Background
Scholastic New Media
Scholastic New Media is a division of Scholastic
Australia, a market leader in children's publishing, which
has operated in Australia since 1969. Scholastic New Media
is a distributor of educational software dedicated to
interactive learning. More information about Scholastic
and its products can be found on the Internet at:
www.scholastic.com.au
Smarty Pants Publishing
Smarty Pants Publishing, a division of the Beam Software
Group of Companies, is a developer and publisher of quality
educational multimedia titles for the world market. Smarty
Pants is committed to a high standard of excellence, creating
titles that are original, highly entertaining and educationally
sound. For more information visit:
www.smartypantsco.com
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