IQChinese Pinyin is a multimedia courseware that introduces initials, finals, and tones of the standard Pinyin system using a native speakerˇs voice. It includes a practice feature that allows the Chinese language student to hear any possible combination of initials, finals, and tones in standard spoken Mandarin Chinese. Includes video clips of a native speakerˇs mouth speaking all Mandarin Initials and Finals.
Contents:
Initials: This feature helps you learn to correctly pronounce the beginning sound of any Mandarin word.
Finals: This feature helps you learn to correctly pronounce the end sound of any Mandarin word.
Tones: This feature uses English to demonstrate how Mandarin tones really work.
Pinyin Practice: The perfect tool to fine-tune subtle sound and tone differences of any Mandarin word and tone combination.
Games: Test your ability to recognize Mandarin sounds and tones in a fun, competitive format.
Pronunciation Videos: Video clips of a native Chinese speaker pronouncing each initial and final sound in Mandarin Chinese is available at the click of button.
System Requirements -
Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Intel Pentium 4 1.7GHz +
512 MB RAM +
CD-ROM
Sound Card
Min. 500MB Hard Drive Space
1024x768 Resolution
Internet Connection (optional)
Macintosh
OS X
1GHz PowerPC G4 or G5 or multicore Intel Processor
512MB RAM +
CD ROM
Sound Card
Min. 500MB Hard Drive Space
1024x768 Resolution
Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac, CD-ROM
