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Game Information
- Platform: Nintendo DS
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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Technical Details
- Basics of word use, grammar and construction of phrases through fun and easy-to-play mini-games, and evaluates your progress.
- 1,000 interactive lessons designed with Spanish teachers, 10,000 words and 400 phrases, including pronunciation test using the built-in DS microphone.
- Complete reference book for travel Euro" instantly look up words or phrases in English or Spanish by list, keyword, categories or by your favorites.
- 8 touchpad mini-games to sharpen your mastery of the language at your own pace.
- Track your progress with charts showing your performance learning the language.
- Simple touch screen interface makes it perfect for anyone of any age.
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Product Description
Basics of word use, grammar and construction of phrases through fun and easy-to-play mini-games, and evaluates your progress.
1,000 interactive lessons designed with Spanish teachers, 10,000 words and 400 phrases, including pronunciation test using the built-in DS microphone.
Complete reference book for travel Euro" instantly look up words or phrases in English or Spanish by list, keyword, categories or by your favorites.
8 touchpad mini-games to sharpen your mastery of the language at your own pace.
Track your progress with charts showing your performance learning the language.
Simple touch screen interface makes it perfect for anyone of any age.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I bought this game to help me with my spanish studies. It has helped a lot and has great games and lots of useful lessons to help you pick up the language. The only problem is that most of the game is just teaching you words apposed to sentences. There are handy lessons that do but they are normally only involving one topic at a time.
To properly learn spanish from this i think you would need to sit down with a pen and paper and write out sentences and conversations to be able to work out how the language is put together. Its very different from english and things don't always translate perfectly. There is also the genderisation of most of the words to get used to.
But saying that, this game has been a big help to me and has helped me extend my knowledge. The game also has a great dictionary on it with a speech function so that you can hear how the words are supposed to be pronounced. There is also a common phrase section as well. So if you already know some spanish, for the money this is a great way to learn some more.
To properly learn spanish from this i think you would need to sit down with a pen and paper and write out sentences and conversations to be able to work out how the language is put together. Its very different from english and things don't always translate perfectly. There is also the genderisation of most of the words to get used to.
But saying that, this game has been a big help to me and has helped me extend my knowledge. The game also has a great dictionary on it with a speech function so that you can hear how the words are supposed to be pronounced. There is also a common phrase section as well. So if you already know some spanish, for the money this is a great way to learn some more.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I bought this product to help me learn some basic spanish as I was childminding Spanish Children over the summer.
Unlike most Language courses available for self teaching this did not focus on basic holiday phrases like getting to and from the airport. I really liked this aspect as I was not going on holiday!
The games are simple and fun and really help in learning the basic words!
Another aspect which is really great is the fact that you cant advance a level without being good at the current level. I like this as it stops me from being lazy and skipping hard bits!
The only critisism I have about this game is the start of it. The software tests your spanish to begin with to assess which level you should be starting at. I did really well at this and as such was started at Level 5. I found this to affect me as it assumes you know your colours, numbers etc....So I had to create a new file and get the inital test all wrong to learn the basics!!
Other than that I am so happy with this product and find it to be very fun, and very easy to use and very educational!!
Unlike most Language courses available for self teaching this did not focus on basic holiday phrases like getting to and from the airport. I really liked this aspect as I was not going on holiday!
The games are simple and fun and really help in learning the basic words!
Another aspect which is really great is the fact that you cant advance a level without being good at the current level. I like this as it stops me from being lazy and skipping hard bits!
The only critisism I have about this game is the start of it. The software tests your spanish to begin with to assess which level you should be starting at. I did really well at this and as such was started at Level 5. I found this to affect me as it assumes you know your colours, numbers etc....So I had to create a new file and get the inital test all wrong to learn the basics!!
Other than that I am so happy with this product and find it to be very fun, and very easy to use and very educational!!
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I found this to be a very good way to start to learn Spanish. It is easy to go back over stuff previously taught. The lesson plans are really good, enabling you to go at your own pace. Being able to record your own voice is a really good way to start to perfect your spanish accent. Additionally there is the opportunity for more than one person to set their own profile in the game, so its good for all the family.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
My Spanish Coach 1
great way to learn spanish you really get hooked on the games wanting to better your score all the time it has help me a great deal and i so enjoy it lol
Published 5 months ago by linda atkinson
Not a game more a trial of strength
I have started this several times then deleted my profile as I cannot get past the initial assessment which seems to govern the settings for the rest of the learning program. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Art
good beginner's game
My teenage daughter wanted this game to learn some basic Spanish in a fun way. She's been very happy with it - as a complete beginner, she has learnt quite a lot (colours,... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Aline
It's good 2 learn
It's a quick,fun way to learn a new language, it's mostly learning words as opposed to learning full sentences but "My Spanish Coach" is an excellent place to start.
Published 17 months ago by Lolly
My Spanish Coach 1
I recomend this as a starter. It is easy to use and makes learning a pleasure. I think it is realy South American Spanish but it is near enough for me. Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by Mr. J. A. Sutcliffe
Good teaching aid
Bought for daughter just starting out with Spanish at senior school. She enjoys the activities and is developing her pronunciation.
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Skyedog
A huge disappointment
As a professional educator I believe that the Nintendo DS is probably the most useful advance in learning technology since the book! Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2010 by J. Smith
good for those that hate immersion learning or the Micheal Thomas...
I'm quite fussy about how I learn languages. I don't get on with the Michael Thomas method at all and find immersion style learning (where you listen to conversations) really... Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2009 by C. Quilley
My Spanish Coach No. 1 Review
Excellent buy, good price, fun and easy to use and makes learning enjoyable and makes you want to learn more and more.
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Brian Smith
Fantastic
This was bought as a last minute effort to learn some 'lingo' before a Spanish trip. How fantastic this game is! Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by Comedy Sam
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