Gale - Powerspeak Languages

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Whether you want to learn a language for personal enrichment, for business or to get ready to travel abroad, Powerspeak Languages*, Gale's upcoming online interactive language resource is a breakthrough in learning foreign languages.

The Challenge

The majority of language courses utilize a single teaching method that's easily duplicated across all lessons and courses. People quickly tire from the repetition of trying to learn through a single technique. In addition, languages are usually taught in the same manner, ignoring the intricacies and characteristics of each language.

The Solution

Based on the time-tested methods of Linguist, Dr. Robert Blair, Powerspeak Languages uses an arsenal of approaches that combine systematic learning processes with innovative, yet proven, methods in courses tailored specifically to each language.

Powerspeak Languages doesn't simply rely exclusively on a "listen and repeat" or "rote memorization" approach. It offers what no other language program does — an optimal mix of progressive, yet tried-and-true teaching methods that reflect the latest language learning methods.

Powerspeak Languages:

Simulates gradual immersion into a new language through a series of stories, activities and innovative learning tools
Guides users toward proficiency — not just words and phrases but listening, speaking, reading, grammar and pronunciation skills
Leverages multiple methods of teaching
Offers unlimited access and usage
Covers the most popular languages

To learn more about this outstanding language resource, check back often or call a Gale Representative at 1-800-877-GALE.

*Available only to libraries in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia.

Dr. Robert Blair, one of the world's leading linguists, has spent over 30 years developing his revolutionary language learning system. During this time, he has evaluated and experimented with many teaching methods, including diglot weave stories, puzzles, games, songs and other fun activities.

Dr. Blair has also produced materials for translators, the Peace Corps Volunteers, the U.S. military and students of all ages. He's learned from and collaborated with dozens of world-renowned teachers and combined the best practices into one very exciting course. The result is an innovative and proven method to learning a foreign language – Powerspeak Languages.

The diglot weave, from the Greek di, meaning two, and glot, meaning language, is a breakthrough in language learning. This methodology smoothly weaves the new language into the learners' own, taking them gradually from the familiar to the unfamiliar. This skill building is accomplished using captivating stories. An example is detailed below.

Arthur Palumbo's long overdue vacation isn't turning out as planned. It all started at the aeropuerto. He boarded the avión and met a very strange hombre, who was sitting next to him. He's later detoured by agents secretos, millionaires corruptos, archeological misterios, illegal mining, unexpected kidnappings, and a plate muy grande of sizzling plantains.