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Site news archive 2005

Dec 27, 2005    A Grand Lineup: Another 8 Dictionaries 2006 for Windows!
 

Not to make making a choice difficult, but to give our visitors an even wider selection, LingvoSoft releases another eight, fresh, right out of the Dev-Center dictionaries 2006 for Windows! Talking and non-, they’ll serve you in English, Japanese Kana, or Kanji-Kana, or Kanji-Romaji, or Romaji. Each of the new dictionaries is part of a unique suite of integratable language learning applications for your desktop. Traditionally, our LingvoSoft Dictionary applications provide instant bidirectional translation, back translation, quick searching and more. If supplemented with a LingvoSoft PhraseBook they’ll help users learn full, real phrases. Topped off by a FlashCards – they are the means for fun words memorization. With the full suite, cross-referencing comes easy: cut, copy and paste are at your fingertips: learning languages at your desktop is LingvoSoft-enabled!

To get more info and download trial versions click here:

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Japanese Kanji-Romaji for Windows
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Japanese Kana for Windows
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Japanese Romaji for Windows
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Japanese Kanji-Kana for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Japanese Kanji-Kana for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Japanese Kana for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Japanese Kanji-Romaji for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Japanese Romaji for Windows


Dec 21, 2005    Welcome the New Year with a new LingvoSoft Suite 2006 for your Pocket PC!
 

Outstripping the New Year, LingvoSoft delivers another seven brand-new software titles: Suites for Pocket PC. New language pairs! Read my lips: English, Bulgarian, German, Polish, Swedish, Dutch, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Romanian !

Now, for learning all THAT, own an integrated unity of three: FlashCards, Talking PhraseBook and Dictionary. As usual, you get the painless copying, cutting and pasting between applications, thousands of words, sounds and memories. LingvoSoft – because with us, learning is all about fun & games.

To get more info and download trial versions click here:

LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Bulgarian for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> German for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Polish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Swedish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Dutch for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> French for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Romanian for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Russian for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Italian for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Portuguese for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Spanish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Suite English <-> Turkish for Pocket PC


Dec 14, 2005    Out to be got for Christmas: New LingvoSoft Dictionary Titles for Windows
 

Just in time for Christmas, a hot ten of the latest LingvoSoft Dictionary titles are out. Talking and non-, they’ll serve you in English, Chinese Simplified or Traditional, Korean, and Spanish. Each of the new dictionaries is part of a unique suite of integratable language learning applications for your PC. As is, a LingvoSoft Dictionary will provide instant bidirectional translation, back translation, quick searching and more. Supplement it with a LingvoSoft PhraseBook and learn full, real phrases. Add on a FlashCards and you get the means for fun words memorization. With the full suite, cross-referencing comes easy: it’s perfect for learning languages, and is built just right for your PC.

To get more info and download trial versions click here:

LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Chinese (Simplified) for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Chinese (Traditional) for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Korean for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary Spanish<->Chinese (Traditional) for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Chinese (Simplified) for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary Spanish<->Korean for Windows
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Chinese (Simplified) for Windows
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Chinese (Traditional) for Windows
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Korean for Windows
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Spanish<->Chinese (Traditional) for Windows
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Spanish<->Korean for Windows


Dec 5, 2005    Stylish and integrated, new LingvoSoft PhraseBooks 2006 for Pocket PC
 

Our latest, LingvoSoft PhraseBooks, are out to hit the Pocket PC community. Ten talking and ten non-talking – a total of twenty new titles, designed to give you the freedom of conversing in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Spanish, or Russian. These applications carry our famous Quick Search and Learn functions, the traditional multilingual interface, while the talking items offer full voicing, for both the head and the target entries.

And for the first time ever, LingvoSoft PhraseBooks for Pocket PC now integrate with other LingvoSoft software, such as Dictionaries and FlashCards. (See the new FlashCards added in the Learning section)

If integrated, the three-piece suite of LingvoSoft PhraseBooks, Dictionaries and FlashCards will stand for nifty cross-referencing, amazing functionality, unmatched user-friendliness, and turn your Pocket PC into a versatile language learning resource.

To get more info and download trial versions click here:

LingvoSoft PhraseBook English <-> Italian for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft PhraseBook English <-> Portuguese for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft PhraseBook English <-> Russian for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft PhraseBook English <-> Spanish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft PhraseBook English <-> Turkish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking PhraseBook English <-> Italian for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking PhraseBook English <-> Portuguese for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking PhraseBook English <-> Russian for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking PhraseBook English <-> Spanish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking PhraseBook English <-> Turkish for Pocket PC


Nov 30, 2005    Check out the enhanced collection of LingvoSoft PhraseBooks for Windows!
 

Twenty more fresh LingvoSoft PhraseBook items are now available to the inquisitive language learners. Ten brand-new talking and ten non-talking PhraseBooks featuring Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish, each one traditionally containing thousands of useful travel-targeted phrases, bring you the knowledge on how to confidently talk through typical situations in banks, post offices, restaurants and stores and more.

Our new LingvoSoft Talking PhraseBooks for Windows are equipped with the truly remarkable pronunciation function, where content can be pronounced in either of the two provided languages, using proper speech recordings made by native speakers.

LingvoSoft PhraseBooks are known for their signature Quick Search and Learn functions, intuitive and multilingual interface facilitating easy navigation. We didn’t forget to include the option of full integration with LingvoSoft FlashCards and LingvoSoft Dictionary applications. Enjoy!

To get more info and download trial versions click here.

Please use our new convenient Search Wizard, located in the leftbar, to speed up your search for the required language pair!


Nov 23, 2005    LingvoSoft Suite 2006 for Windows: A complete language solution for your PC
 

LingvoSoft Suites, the newest release for Windows, has expanded the number of language pairs in its collection! This exciting software combines the best applications into one installation file. Combining the bidirectional-translating dictionary, talking PhraseBook and FlashCards, LingvoSoft Suite will become your trusted single source reference for instant translations, valuable educational games and your very own personal language learning and communication assistant.

This essential set of software includes a speech-enabled, bidirectional-translating dictionary with extensive 400,000-word vocabulary; a talking PhraseBook of 14,000 travel-related phrases organized by common situational topics you may encounter while abroad; and the FlashCards language-learning application to help you memorize new vocabulary while you play.

To get more info and download trial versions click here:

LingvoSoft Suite German <-> French for Windows
LingvoSoft Suite German <-> Italian for Windows
LingvoSoft Suite German <-> Polish for Windows
LingvoSoft Suite German <-> Russian for Windows
LingvoSoft Suite German <-> Spanish for Windows
LingvoSoft Suite French <-> Russian for Windows
LingvoSoft Suite German <-> Turkish for Windows
LingvoSoft Suite Turkish <-> Russian for Windows


Nov 1, 2005    LingvoSoft released Chinese and Korean Dictionaries for Palm OS.
 

LingvoSoft released English <-> Korean, English <-> Chinese Simplified and English <-> Chinese Traditional Talkinng/Non-Talking Dictionaries for Palm OS.

These convenient translating dictionaries employ powerful search functions, helpful spell-checking features and include the latest developments in voice synthesis. High-resolution screen support and user-friendly virtual keyboards make them super readable and a real pleasure to use.

A marvel of ease and flexibility, these dictionaries incorporate features that have made them appreciated by travelers and language learners worldwide.

Known for making innovative Translating Dictionaries, Phrasebooks for Travelers and FlashCards language learning games for over 45 languages, LingvoSoft is the leader in the field of portable language tools.

To get more info and download trial versions click here:

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Korean for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Korean for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Chinese Simplified for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Chinese Simplified for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Chinese Traditional for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Chinese Traditional for Palm OS


Oct 26, 2005    More updates of LingvoSoft FlashCards for Windows.
 

14 new LingvoSoft FlashCards have just been released for Windows.

Our latest addition to LingvoSoft FlashCards software continues to bring you a wonderful, intuitively simple tool for learning thousands of foreign words right on your desktop or laptop computer. LingvoSoft FlashCards for Windows already support a good number of languages, with more to come soon!

LingvoSoft FlashCards are made up of four entertaining games that let you memorize words, practice spelling and expand your vocabulary. Each application presents a friendly user interface.

7,000 words have been pre-selected for you and divided into categories including three levels of General Vocabulary and four Special Terms word lists (Legal, Medical, Business and Computer terms). Additionally, users have the option of creating their own glossaries and vocabularies. This is done with LingvoSoft FlashCards Builder , available for free at our online store.

14 New LingvoSoft FlashCards for Windows are available now!

To get more info and download trial versions click here:

LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Arabic for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Chinese Simplfied for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Chinese Traditional for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Hebrew for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Tagalog for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Thai for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Japanese Kana for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Japanese Kanji for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards Russian <-> Hebrew for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards Russian <-> Chinese Simplfied for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards Russian <-> Chinese Traditional for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Azerbaijani for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Farsi for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards Russian <-> Azerbaijani for Windows


Oct 20, 2005    More updates of LingvoSoft Talking Dictionaries for Pocket PC.
 

LingvoSoft continues to expand LingvoSoft Dictionaries line with new updates for Pocket PC. The latest updates are included in its range of bidirectional voice enabled translating dictionaries for Pocket PC. These important updates are available in four versions each for the English <->Spanish, English <->German, and English <-> Turkish Talking Dictionaries.

Offered in Gold, Standard, Basic and Free versions you will be sure to find the one that’s just right for you!

The newest talking dictionaries for Pocket PC are capable of voice synthesis in English, Spanish, and German. Based on the latest BTS Text-to–Speech technology, these remarkable applications will speak translations from their massive vocabularies out loud. What’s more, they are not limited to pronouncing words from the included database but will say whatever you tell them to. Simply type in any word and hear it spoken!

They feature the same convenient search options, the ability to create your own personalized dictionary and support high-resolution displays and screen rotation. They are also fully integrated with LingvoSoft language learning FlashCards and Phrasebook applications for added effectiveness.

We are proud to announce that LingvoSoft has been included in the 2005 finalists for Best Software from Pocket PC Magazine. LingvoSoft Bilingual Talking Dictionaries for Pocket PC are now officially among the best translation tools for Pocket PC. While we are confident that our loyal customers are the best judges of our products, we are also proud to have recognition from this authoritative industry source.

To get more info and download trial versions click here:

Talking Dictionary Free English<->Spanish
Talking Dictionary Basic English<->Spanish
Talking Dictionary Standard English<->Spanish
Talking Dictionary Gold English<->Spanish
Dictionary English<->Spanish
Talking Dictionary Free English<->German
Talking Dictionary Basic English<->German
Talking Dictionary Standard English<->German
Talking Dictionary Gold English<->German
Dictionary English<->German
Talking Dictionary Free English<->Turkish
Talking Dictionary Basic English<->Turkish
Talking Dictionary Standard English<->Turkish
Talking Dictionary Gold English<->Turkish
Dictionary English<->Turkish


Oct 12, 2005    LingvoSoft updated Talking Dictionaries for Pocket PC.
 

LingvoSoft continues to expand LingvoSoft Dictionaries line with new updates for Pocket PC. The latest updates are included in its range of bidirectional voice enabled translating dictionaries for Pocket PC. These important updates are available in four versions each for the English <->Italian, English <->Portuguese, and English <-> Russian Talking Dictionaries.

Offered in Gold, Standard, Basic and Free versions you will be sure to find the one that’s just right for you!

The newest talking dictionaries for Pocket PC are capable of voice synthesis in English, Italian, Portuguese and Russian. Based on the latest BTS Text-to–Speech technology, these remarkable applications will speak translations from their massive vocabularies out loud. What’s more, they are not limited to pronouncing words from the included database but will say whatever you tell them to. Simply type in any word and hear it spoken!

They feature the same convenient search options, the ability to create your own personalized dictionary and support high-resolution displays and screen rotation. They are also fully integrated with LingvoSoft language learning FlashCards and Phrasebook applications for added effectiveness.

We are proud to announce that LingvoSoft has been included in the 2005 finalists for Best Software from Pocket PC Magazine. LingvoSoft Bilingual Talking Dictionaries for Pocket PC are now officially among the best translation tools for Pocket PC. While we are confident that our loyal customers are the best judges of our products, we are also proud to have recognition from this authoritative industry source.

Talking Dictionary Free English<->Italian
Talking Dictionary Basic English<->Italian
Talking Dictionary Standard English<->Italian
Talking Dictionary Gold English<->Italian
Dictionary English<->Italian
Talking Dictionary Free English<->Portuguese
Talking Dictionary Basic English<->Portuguese PC
Talking Dictionary Standard English<->Portuguese
Talking Dictionary Gold English<->Portuguese
Dictionary English<->Portuguese
Talking Dictionary Free English<->Russian
Talking Dictionary Basic English<->Russian
Talking Dictionary Standard English<->Russian
Talking Dictionary Gold English<->Russian
Dictionary English<->Russian


Sep 22, 2005    Windows of Opportunity!
 

LingvoSoft announces 15 new Phrasebooks and the extra-value 2006 Suites for Windows!

This is a lucky day for all users of LingvoSoft translating solutions for PC. That’s because LingvoSoft have just announced a whole batch of new applications to free you from misunderstanding forever and help open up new horizons - right on your desktop!

This week sees the release of 15 new translating PhraseBooks – the talking versions of which will pronounce any of the 14,000 travel-related phrases they contain in the naturally recorded voices of native speakers. These sophisticated applications will help you out in situations where you might otherwise need an interpreter; such as when registering at a hotel, visiting the bank and asking for directions. They are just the thing to help you learn to communicate in a foreign language easily, comfortably and effectively.

And, as if that weren’t enough, the new LingvoSoft Suite for Windows is also available this week for 6 language pairs . These remarkable language learning solutions are available in many popular languages and feature the latest translating Dictionaries, PhraseBooks and Flashcards learning games.

Find details on all the latest Travel-related Software for Windows here:

Travel Software


Sep 14, 2005    The Newest LingvoSoft Pocket PC Software Now Speaks Greek!
 

LingvoSoft continues to expand its titles for Pocket PC with new releases and updates. Among the most recent developments is the Talking Dictionary English – Greek for Pocket PC which offers advanced BST Text-to-Speech synthesis of both English and Greek! Of course it’s also available in a non-talking version if you prefer something a bit quieter. But that’s not all; the latest 2006 releases also include talking and non-talking solutions for French-Arabic, French-Polish, and English-Czech language pairs.

Known for producing some of the most sophisticated and powerful language tools for Pocket PC, LingvoSoft has recently been nominated for its talking translating dictionaries by Pocket PC Magazine. We are confident that you will find these applications unique blend of sophisticated features and ease of use a winning combination. One that will help you to communicate with style no matter where you may find yourself.

So do yourself a favor and check out all the things our linguists and developers have done to simplify your life, save you time and set you on the path to barrier-free communication.

Learn more now about the newest titles for the latest language pairs:

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Czech for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Greek for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary French<->Arabic for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary French<->Polish for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Czech for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Greek for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary French<->Arabic for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary French<->Polish for Pocket PC


Sep 13, 2005    Announcing the ECTACO Partner EPX8c – A Unique Language Tutor for Polish!
 

This week sees the release of our newest handheld device for the Polish Language. The ECTACO EPX8c is a Polish – English translating dictionary, language teacher and so much more! It is just the thing to help you when learning or improving a foreign language, perfecting your pronunciation or simply communicating with ease and style.

With an absolutely huge database of 1,000,000 words and phrases, it includes common American idioms, medical, technical, legal, and business terms and colloquial expressions. What’s more, it even speaks in both English and Polish using its sophisticated voice output! And with a number of possibilities to customize and expand its functionality, it is truly a unique and powerful tool. Add in the bilingual organizer features that let you manage your time efficiently to stay on top of things and you will be ready for just about anything!

Featuring state-of-the-art search functions, a customizable User’s Dictionary and a fun learning game to help you memorize new vocabulary this is a truly exceptional language learning resource. With its high resolution touch screen that is easy on your eyes and a bilingual interface you will have easy access to its remarkable and important features.

So, why wait? Start breaking down the language barrier right now and learn more about this incredible handheld today.

Language Tutor - ECTACO Partner EP-X8c

Note: This model is designed mostly for native Polish speakers studying English.


Sep 7, 2005    New Pocket PC Titles For The Japanese Language - Only From LingvoSoft!
 

LingvoSoft has released a set of Pocket PC software solutions for the Japanese language that cover the full range of needs for businessmen, language students and travelers alike. These sophisticated dictionary applications are available for Kanji, Kana and Romanization - so you can choose the one that is just right for you.

Providing instant word translation, powerful search functions and the ability to translate words from other programs, these are truly remarkable resources. What’s more, they are ready to go wherever you go. You can use them at work, at school, and on the move to help you communicate with ease and effectiveness no matter where you are.

All the translating dictionaries in this series feature user-friendly interfaces, superior hi-resolution VGA support and screen rotation for a more comfortable experience. And the convenience of no longer needing to carry books around is a real plus!

Learn more about these dictionaries’ use of Kanji, Kana and Romanization and system requirements using the links below:

LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Japanese (Kana) for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Japanese (Kanji) for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Japanese (Romanized) for Pocket PC


Sep 7, 2005    LingvoSoft English <-> Chinese dictionaries for Pocket PC!
 

Now, thanks to LingvoSoft, you are ready to translate to and from Chinese no matter where you are when you have the latest Pocket PC software installed on your handheld device!

These latest releases for Pocket PC turn your PDA into a portable translation, reference and study tool that is ready to go when you are. They are essential software solutions for the Chinese language and are available for Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Sophisticated and reliable, they greatly extend and enhance your device’s capabilities letting you accomplish more saving you time and effort.

The user-friendly interface in provides superior high-resolution (640x480) VGA and screen rotation support for more a more comfortable reading and navigating experience. New virtual keyboards allows for easier Pinyin character input. And thanks to the powerful built-in search functions, word look up using Pinyin is also supported and takes only a split second.

So do yourself a favor today and check out these remarkable language tools for use at work, at school, and on the road.

Learn more about these great applications here:

LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Chinese Simplified for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Chinese Traditional for Pocket PC


Sep 6, 2005    Hearing Voices? Don’t Worry; It’s Just The Future Calling! Announcing New 2006 LingvoSoft Software for Pocket PC.
 

LingvoSoft is always improving and updating their products. That’s why it will come as no surprise that this week sees the release of 4 new languages solutions for Pocket PC. What may come as a surprise, though, is that two of them speak in either Dutch or French as well as in English!

That’s right; the newest talking dictionaries for Pocket PC are capable of voice synthesis in English and Dutch or French! Based on the latest BTS Text-to–Speech technology, these remarkable applications will speak translations from their massive vocabularies out loud. What’s more, they are not limited to pronouncing words from the included database but will say whatever you tell them to. Simply type in any word and hear it spoken!

And the non-talking versions are just as powerful – if a bit quiet. They feature the same convenient search options, the ability to create your own personalized dictionary and support high-resolution displays and screen rotation. They are also fully integrated with LingvoSoft FlashCards and Phrasebook applications for added effectiveness.

Learn more about these remarkable applications now and enter the world of tomorrow, today!

Learn more about the latest LingvoSoft release for Pocket PC here:

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Dutch for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->French for Pocket PC


LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Dutch for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->French for Pocket PC


Aug 30, 2005    New LingvoSoft English <-> Russian Dictionaries and PhraseBooks for Windows
 

Do you want to communicate with foreign colleagues? Is your goal to speak Russian or English fluently? Do you need to use foreign languages for study or travel? If you answered yes to any of these questions then it is time to install the newest LingvoSoft language applications for Windows on your PC!

Known around the world for innovative and effective software solutions, LingvoSoft provides foreign language users of all abilities with the tools they need to be successful. The LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Russian for Windows and the non-talking version, is joined by the LingvoSoft PhraseBook for Windows - which is also available in both talking and non-talking versions.

Taken together with LingvoSoft Flashcards for Windows, these three applications form a fully integrated suite of remarkable language tools. That means, once you have installed them all on your PC you will be in possession of a set of dynamic assistants that are both sophisticated and easy to use.

All of these applications provide the powerful search functions and user-friendly interface LingvoSoft is famous for. Plus, the talking versions have advanced voice capabilities and offer some of the most rewarding language experiences to be had anywhere.

So, whether you are learning a new vocabulary, translating words or documents, or simply brushing-up on your skills, we are certain that these effective and easy to use applications are destined to become a valuable addition to your collection of essential desktop references.

Learn more about the newest LingvoSoft translation solutions for Windows here:

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Russian for Windows
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Russian for Windows

LingvoSoft Talking PhraseBook English <-> Russian for Windows
LingvoSoft PhraseBook English <-> Russian for Windows

And don't forget about the third application that completes the set:

LingvoSoft FlashCards English <-> Russian for Windows


Aug 24, 2005    Travel the World in Comfort and Style! With an ECTACO Audio PhraseBook B-3
 

ECTACO is known the world over for its innovative and practical handheld translation devices. This week sees the release of an astonishing new line of talking travel companions that you carry in your pocket. These remarkable talking multilingual Audio PhraseBooks will help you whenever you need to express yourself in a foreign language.

Featuring 11 popular languages, the talking ECTACO Audio PhraseBooks can contain up to 49,000 quickly located travel-oriented phrases. Then, at the touch of a button, it speaks the translation aloud in the language of your choice. Substituting for an interpreter in most standard situations these incredible devices assist you when checking into a hotel, shopping, visiting a bank, and organizing your sightseeing program.

Based on the latest technology, these marvels of intelligent design and painstaking linguistic research are among the most advanced portable language tools available anywhere. They use the natural pronunciation of native speakers and include advanced search functions and a reliable, user-friendly interface. And the included external loudspeaker makes sure that you are heard loud and clear no matter where you are.

For more information on these revolutionary travel companions, visit the following pages:

Ectaco Multilingual Audio PhraseBook-7 B-3
Instantly translates 49,000 English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian travel-oriented phrases divided by activity - and speaks the translation aloud.

Ectaco Multilingual Audio PhraseBook-5 B-3
Instantly translates 35,000 English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish travel-oriented phrases divided by activity - and speaks the translation aloud.

Ectaco Trilingual Audio PhraseBook B-3
Choose between German-English-French; German-English-Polish; Spanish–English-French; German–English–Russian; and Spanish–English-Russian models, each containing 21,000 travel-oriented phrases that can be spoken aloud.

Ectaco Bilingual Audio PhraseBook B-3
Choose between English-Dutch; English-French; English-German; English-Italian; English-Polish; English-Portuguese; English-Romanian; English-Russian; English-Spanish; and English-Turkish models, each containing 14,000 travel-oriented phrases that can be spoken aloud.


Aug 18, 2005    Hooray for Bollywood! New Hindi and Bengali Dictionaries for Pocket PC
 

India’s languages are among the most ancient and diverse around. They are also known for being a challenge to read and write for those using them as a second language. But now, LingvoSoft comes to the rescue providing several new translating solutions for the Hindi and Bengali languages. These sophisticated Pocket PC applications significantly reduce the obstacles to effective communication and help you to overcome the language barrier with ease.

These convenient translating dictionaries employ powerful search functions, helpful spell-checking features and include the latest developments in voice synthesis. High-resolution screen support and user-friendly virtual keyboards make them super readable and a real pleasure to use. The talking versions even let your Palm speak English!

A marvel of ease and flexibility, these dictionaries incorporate features that have made them appreciated by travelers and language learners worldwide. Pocket PC Magazine seems to agree and has included LingvoSoft bidirectional talking dictionaries among its nominees for their 2005 awards. And we are sure you will agree. These amazing translation applications are just the thing to help you master another language no matter where you are!

Learn more about the features of these new and updated dictionaries by visiting these pages:

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Bengali for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Bengali for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Hindi for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking English<->Hindi for Pocket PC

And read about Pocket PC Magazine’s nomination of LingvoSoft here:
LingvoSoft Nominated for Pocket PC Magazine Awards!


Aug 9, 2005    Continued Excellence From Lingvosoft! 10 New Dictionaries for Palm OS
 

When developing our newest software, LingvoSoft leaves no stone unturned in the search for excellence. These 10 new translating dictionaries for 5 European languages are just such an example. Our newest titles are available in talking and non-talking versions for the Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovak, and Ukrainian languages. They join the rest of our award-nominated LingvoSoft dictionary software as powerful tools for use when traveling or studying. The talking versions will even speak English translations aloud from the exhaustive list of words and phrases! What could be more useful?

Featuring convenient search options and instant back-translation these software dictionaries are unique in the world of handheld computing. When you need a sophisticated and original application for your handheld device - look no further than LingvoSoft. Built by our team of experts, you can rest assured that you have chosen one of the best solutions for language translation available.

Learn more about the newest additions to our family of translation software for Palm OS:

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Bosnian for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Bosnian for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Croatian for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Croatian for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Serbian for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Serbian for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Slovak for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Slovak for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Ukranian for Palm OS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Ukranian for Palm OS

Aug 3, 2005    LingvoSoft Nominated for Pocket PC Magazine Awards!
 

LingvoSoft has been included in the 2005 nominations for Best Software from Pocket PC Magazine. On July 22nd Pocket PC confirmed the list of nominees for its prestigious awards and included two sets of LingvoSoft applications in the list of those honors - LingvoSoft Flashcards for Pocket PC and LingvoSoft Bilingual Talking Dictionaries for Pocket PC. While we are confident that our loyal customers are the best judges of our products, we are also proud to have recognition from this authoritative industry source.

Kate Ashley, of the LingvoSoft team, has said ‘We expected our dictionaries and flashcards to be popular but never anything like this. We just thought that with all the passionate travelers and language learners on the go, why not make more fun and convenient features for them? In fact almost all new developments are motivated by what users tell us they'd like to see. We listen to our customer’s input and respond. I think that’s why we have gained this recognition. We make a useful product that meets our customer’s needs and provide them with the things they want when using a foreign language.”

Representing the top 15-20% of Windows Mobile products released during the past year, the Pocket PC Magazine list is chosen by the industry’s top experts. As such, it recognizes the remarkable achievements of LingvoSoft developers, programmers and linguists.

The awards will be presented in November but that doesn’t mean you need to wait until then to take advantage of our fantastic software. Check them out today and join the winning team of users who already helped make LingvoSoft the popular choice in language learning!

For more information on the nominated LingvoSoft products for Pocket PC and other platforms you may use these links:

LingvoSoft Dictionaries for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft FlashCards for Pocket PC

For information on LingvoSoft products for other platforms you may use these links:

LingvoSoft Dictionaries for Palm OS
LingvoSoft FlashCards for Palm OS

LingvoSoft Dictionaries for Windows
LingvoSoft FlashCards for Windows

Software for Mobile Phones


Jul 19, 2005    From Tampere to Tokyo – LingvoSoft Helps You Span The Globe!
 

LingvoSoft is pleased to announce the most recent releases in its line of essential software translation solutions. From its distinguished team of linguists and programmers come four new dictionaries for PalmOS in Finnish and Japanese to help you get the most out of your handheld. Now you can travel the globe in comfort and style with one of these unique language resources within easy reach!

The latest all-new bidirectional dictionaries English <-> Finnish and English <-> Japanese are available, as always, in both talking and non-talking versions to suit every need. With this sophisticated and versatile software your Palm device instantly becomes a portable translator ready to help you meet your communication challenges instantly, no matter where you are.

All dictionaries feature split-second translation while providing a host of powerful search options to help you find just what you are looking for, just when you want it. The clear and easy to use interface, support for Tungsten and Treo models and comfortable keyboard input add up to one of the most pleasant language translation experiences to be had anywhere. So do yourself a favor and put the versatility these programs offer in your pocket today!

See the following pages for more information on the most exciting new dictionaries from LingvoSoft.

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Finnish for PalmOS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Finnish for PalmOS

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Japanese (Kana) for PalmOS
LingvoSoft Dictionary English<->Japanese (Kana) for PalmOS


Jul 15, 2005    And The Hits Just Keep On Coming! 12 New Talking Dictionaries Only From LingvoSoft
 

LingvoSoft continues to expand its range of talking translation dictionaries for Pocket PC with 12 new titles. Available in four versions each, the English <-> German, English <-> Russian, and English <-> Italian Talking Dictionaries are state-of-the-art language resources that have been designed for travelers, businesspeople and students alike. In fact, anyone making use of a foreign language will be sure to appreciate the range of resources and features they include.

Offered in Gold, Standard, Basic and Free versions you will be sure to find the one that’s just right for whatever your needs! All of the dictionaries feature split-second translation and provide powerful search options to help you find just what you are looking for from among the significantly expanded number of words and phrases now available.

Enhanced compatibility and functionality are just two more reasons to add the convenience of these sophisticated language resources to your Pocket PC. Their ease of use and the clear, intelligent interface make using them a joy. So add one or more of these practical language solutions to your handheld device today and say goodbye to uncertainty and misunderstanding forever!

See the following pages for more information on the most exciting new dictionaries from LingvoSoft.


Jul 6, 2005    Turn Your Pocket PC Into Gold With The Latest LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Updates!
 

LingvoSoft is pleased to announce the latest updates for its range of bidirectional, voice enabled translating dictionaries for Pocket PC. These important updates are available in four versions each for the English <-> Spanish, English <-> Polish, and English <-> Turkish Talking Dictionaries.

Offered in Gold, Standard, Basic and Free versions you will be sure to find the one that’s just right for you! All of the dictionaries provide the valuable features you have come to expect from the LingvoSoft range of products while significantly expanding the number of words and phrases now available.

Enhanced compatibility and functionality are just two more reasons to add the convenience of these sophisticated language resources to your Pocket PC. And with their easy and practical search functions you will always find just what you are looking for in no time at all. So say goodbye to flipping through page after page of old-fashioned paper dictionaries forever and check out these talking dictionaries today!

For more information on the various versions and system requirements, please refer to the pages below.

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Gold English<->Spanish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Standard English<->Spanish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Basic English<->Spanish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Free English<->Spanish for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Gold English<->Polish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Standard English<->Polish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Basic English<->Polish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Free English<->Polish for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Gold English<->Turkish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Standard English<->Turkish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Basic English<->Turkish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Free English<->Turkish for Pocket PC


Jun 30, 2005    With ECTACO travel solution you go further – faster!
 

Our newest English-Russian bidirectional dictionary speaks, sings and just about dances!!

The ECTACO Partner ER B-3 is the latest state-of-the-art travel solution for the Russian language from our team of designers, programmers and linguists. Its advanced speech synthesis, powerful search functions and high resolution touch screen make it one of the fastest, most up to date travel companions available anywhere. By simply selecting an appropriate phrase from its vast, 14,000 entry phrasebook it instantly translates between languages and speaks the translation aloud using human voicing.

Containing all the features you have come to expect from ECTACO travel products, this is an extremely flexible and useful language resource. Its advanced trilingual English and Russian interface and handwriting recognition make it extremely user-friendly and with the built-in MP3 player you’ll have it singing your favorite songs wherever you may find yourself, thanks to its ability to synchronize with your desktop PC.

Learn more about the latest innovations available with our ECTACO PARTNER ER B-3


Jun 28, 2005    Important New Releases and Updates from LingvoSoft: 2 New Talking Dictionaries and 4 Updates for Pocket PC
 

LingvoSoft continues to expand and update its indispensable language solutions, advancing the tasks that your handheld can accomplish. All the latest features have been incorporated making these invaluable tools even more useful and compatible than ever before.

The all-new Talking Spanish <-> Russian Dictionary and Talking English <-> Slovak Dictionary join the recently updated versions of English <-> French, English <-> German, English <-> Czech and English <-> Italian Talking Dictionaries just in time for your summer vacations.

All these versatile devices feature the quality you have come to expect from LingvoSoft as well as incorporating the latest developments in display and virtual keyboard functionality. Further, the dictionaries using English, Russian, Spanish and German all take advantage of advanced Text-to-Speech functions for superior voice synthesis. And the Morphofinder feature on the English, Russian and Spanish models allows you to quickly find just what you are looking for.

Simply choose the dictionary that’s right for you!

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary Spanish<->Russian for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Slovak for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->French for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->German for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Czech for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English<->Italian for Pocket PC


Jun 3, 2005    Gain a dependable bilingual companion, with one of the new LingvoSoft dictionaries for Pocket PC
 Seven Pocket PC dictionary titles have just been released and two Pocket PC titles have been updated.

Thanks to LingvoSoft dictionaries for Pocket PC, it becomes possible to have an electronic friend at hand that is fluent in the foreign language of your choice. All it takes is a Pocket PC and a practical software dictionary from LingvoSoft.

The user interfaces in our newest dictionaries present superior high-resolution (640x480) VGA support for WM 2003 SE. Screen rotation support is provided for more effortless reading and navigating. New virtual keyboards are available for easier character input; they also support VGA display and screen rotation.

Working with these dictionaries is fast and simple. Word look up takes split seconds with our helpful built-in search functions.

The Talking Dictionaries of this series incorporate advanced speech technology that will make your mobile device speak English.

Check out these great applications here:

LingvoSoft Dictionary French <-> Polish for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Dutch for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Estonian for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Lithuanian for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Latvian for Pocket PC (new)

LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Dutch for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Estonian for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Lithuanian for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Latvian for Pocket PC (new>

LingvoSoft. The Joy of Understanding.


May 26, 2005    LingvoSoft dictionaries for Pocket PC revisited: 9 new releases and 1 update
 

Your PDA becomes a portable translation, reference and study tool with LingvoSoft dictionaries for Pocket PC. We’ve just added nine newly released Pocket PC dictionary titles and have also published one update.

The user interfaces in our newest dictionaries present superior high-resolution (640x480) VGA support for WM 2003 SE. Screen rotation support is provided for more effortless reading and navigating. New virtual keyboards are also available for easier character input; they also support VGA display and screen rotation. Also, word look up takes split seconds, with our helpful built-in search functions.

German dictionaries bring you bilingual user interfaces with English and German (easily toggled). The Talking Dictionaries of this series incorporate advanced speech technology that will make your mobile device speak English, German and Spanish. One or more languages are supported, depending on the dictionary.

Check out these great applications here:

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Greek for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary English <-> Finnish for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Finnish for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Greek for Pocket PC (new)

LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary German <-> Spanish for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary German <-> Slovak for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary German <-> Hungarian for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Dictionary German <-> Spanish for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Dictionary German <-> Hungarian for Pocket PC (new)
LingvoSoft Dictionary German <-> Slovak for Pocket PC (new)

LingvoSoft. The Joy of Understanding.


May 18, 2005    Learn thousands of foreign words in a flash, right on your PC!
 

Our latest software release brings you a wonderful, intuitively simple tool for learning thousands of foreign words right on your desktop or laptop computer. LingvoSoft FlashCards are now available for Windows and they support a good number of languages, with more to come soon!

LingvoSoft FlashCards are made up of four entertaining games that let you memorize words, practice spelling and expand your vocabulary. Each application presents a friendly user interface which comes in five languages (easily toggled).

7,000 words have been pre-selected for you and divided into categories including three levels of General Vocabulary and four Special Terms word lists (Legal, Medical, Business and Computer terms). Additionally, users have the option of creating their own glossaries and vocabularies. This is done with LingvoSoft FlashCards Builder, available for free at our online store.

Check out these great applications here:

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> Spanish for Windows

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> German for Windows

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> French for Windows

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> Bulgarian for Windows

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> Bosnian for Windows

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> Czech for Windows

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> Estonian for Windows

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> Finnish for Windows

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> Hungarian for Windows

LingvoSoft Flashcards English <-> Indonesian for Windows

LingvoSoft. The Joy of Understanding.


Apr 22, 2005    Going beyond Europe and America is easier with LingvoSoft!
 

Targeting the languages of Asian and Middle Eastern countries, LingvoSoft has recently expanded its line of Pocket PC dictionaries with 14 new and improved titles. The Joy of Understanding is now available in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Tagalog!

The dictionaries come in both talking and non-talking configurations. For languages that use original symbols and require special input methods, LingvoSoft Pocket PC dictionaries include built-in encoding support and virtual keyboards. High resolution for VGA devices and screen rotation are also supported.

If you are traveling, studying languages, or just need handy, on-the-go reference and communication tools, check out these great LingvoSoft dictionaries:

LingvoSoft Hebrew Dictionary Software for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Arabic Dictionary Software for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Persian (Farsi) Dictionary Software for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Indonesian Dictionary Software for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Vietnamese Dictionary Software for Pocket PC
LingvoSoft Tagalog Dictionary Software for Pocket PC

LingvoSoft. The Joy of Understanding.

Apr 6, 2005    Versatility and value are key in LingvoSoft software collections
 

The new value proposition from ECTACO is all about effective language solutions. We’ve compiled the best LingvoSoft software titles in a number of packs and bundles to bring you comprehensive linguistic toolkits suited to your specific needs. And of course, with every versatile collection you get considerable savings, too!

Regional collections, e.g. the LingvoSoft West European Pack for Pocket PC , feature dozens of bidirectional and multilingual dictionaries and speech-enabled translation applications. They will be useful for everyone facing multiple languages at the same time.

Collections built around a specific language, such as the LingvoSoft Spanish Software Pack for Palm OS, will greatly benefit businesspeople dealing with Spanish partners, frequent travelers to Spanish-speaking countries, and foreign language students.

Each of the abovementioned packs supports a particular operating system – Pocket PC, Palm or Windows. However, we are also offering several Platinum collections where all three platforms are included, like the LingvoSoft German Platinum Pack .

These economical collections will solve your language problems in a time- and cost-efficient manner. Check them out today!


Feb 25, 2005    ECTACO Spain website launched
 

Announcing the launch of ECTACO Spain website , where you can shop easily and choose from the wide range of handheld electronic dictionaries and translation software!

Rendered in traditional ECTACO design, the new site delivers a crispy Spanish interface, including product descriptions and news in Spanish. Prices are in euros and delivery within Spain is free!

For all Ectaco things Spanish – and more – click here.


Feb 16, 2005    LingvoSoft Expands its Line of European Languages for Speakers and Students of German
 

LingvoSoft continues to advance its core concept of Understanding by expanding its line of European language dictionaries. We recognize that not everything revolves around English! In answering the needs of our European customers, we have created ten new dictionary applications aimed to improve communication lines for those speaking or studying German.

Two updates and eight new products for Pocket PC, which broaden the talking and non-talking categories alike, feature new bidirectional software dictionaries providing translations from and into German.

The German <-> French, German <-> Italian, German <-> Polish, German <-> Russian, and German <-> Czech software dictionaries will enhance your handheld with instant translations, German speech synthesis, and much more. Two-language interface, support of higher resolution and screen rotation, and quick and easy search options aid you in understanding languages in a most time- and cost-effective way.

Pick the dictionary that is right for you:
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary German <-> French for Pocket PC view info buy
LingvoSoft Dictionary German <-> French for Pocket PC view info buy
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary German <-> Italian for Pocket PC view info buy
LingvoSoft Dictionary German <-> Italian for Pocket PC view info buy
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary German <-> Polish for Pocket PC view info buy
LingvoSoft Dictionary German <-> Polish for Pocket PC view info buy
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary German <-> Russian for Pocket PC view info buy
LingvoSoft Dictionary German <-> Russian for Pocket PC view info buy
LingvoSoft Talking Dictionary German <-> Czech for Pocket PC view info buy
LingvoSoft Dictionary German <-> Czech for Pocket PC view info buy

LingvoSoft. The Joy of Understanding.


Jan 28, 2005    Microsoft Smartphone users, rejoice!
 

Now LingvoSoft English <-> French, English <-> Italian, English <-> German, English <-> Russian and English <-> Spanish dictionaries run on the Microsoft Smartphone operating system, and more languages are expected to follow soon!

With the addition of these handy dictionaries, your Smartphone does become language-smart. Extensive word bases of 400,000 entries each, prompt two-way translations, together with powerful search options, make it into a translation tool that is always ready to go whenever you are.

One neat feature that Smartphone users will particularly appreciate is the ability to look up words containing a specific combination of letters. By typing less you cut back on the time and the button-pressing and streamline your work!

Read on and try this software for free, here:

LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> French for Microsoft Smartphone

LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Italian for Microsoft Smartphone

LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> German for Microsoft Smartphone

LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Russian for Microsoft Smartphone

LingvoSoft Dictionary English <-> Spanish for Microsoft Smartphone


Jan 13, 2005    ECTACO follows up the Christmas season with another title and another upgrade
 

Now available for sale at our online store are two superb products, the ECTACO Partner EI200D and the ECTACO Partner EPg400TX. The former is a marvelous, yet value-priced English <-> Italian bidirectional dictionary with a bilingual organizer. It combines everything you are looking for in a modern language reference system with everything you should ever need in a business organizer.

The latter is an upgraded English <-> Portuguese <-> English talking dictionary that will “speak for itself” in both languages! Now you can listen to the language, not just read the transcriptions and wonder how the words really sound. Built on the advanced text-to-speech technology and a huge databank of words and phrases, this model improves on an improvement.

View additional info by clicking these links:
ECTACO English <-> Italian Dictionary with Bilingual Business Organizer Order now
ECTACO English <-> Portuguese Bidirectional Talking Dictionary Order now


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