ReadWrite Hiragana 1.0

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Free to try; $12.00 to buy
Editor's Rating:
4.0 stars
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Downloads:
5,281
Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitations:
Some lessons are disabled
Date Added:
July 02, 2002

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Publisher's description of ReadWrite Hiragana

From Declan Software:

ReadWrite Hiragana teaches the Japanese Hiragana alphabet. Lessons include a structured introduction to each letter with a number of examples, each with a recording of its pronunciation. Students can use the voice-recording feature to compare pronunciation with a native speaker's. The Writing Lessons use animation to illustrate letter-stroke orders. Students can practice writing and receive instant feedback on their efforts. Reading, listening, and multiple-choice exercises also are included, which are designed to build a simple vocabulary.

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Editor's review of ReadWrite Hiragana

4.0 stars
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While this is a great tool for beginning language students, the trial version offers only a teaser of all the program has to offer. ReadWrite Hiragana helps you with the basics of reading and writing one of the Japanese alphabets. A combination of video and audio exercises test both writing skills and comprehension. The trial version only includes the first three lessons, so if you're looking for more of a challenge, you'll need to order the software. Listen to character pronunciation and then record your own attempts, or try to write down the correct character to match the sound. A video will walk you through brush strokes and steps of writing characters properly. During testing the order of some of the sample tests were confusing; we weren't sure why harder listen/type tests came before some of the more basic multiple-choice tests. Overall, this is a good program for beginning students looking to master Hiragana.

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Version: ReadWrite Hiragana 1.0

"Excellent Product"

Summary: Happily, all the bugs have now been ironed out with this software. It is now an excellent learning tool - the audio recordings in particular are a very helpful learning feature.

Highly recommended!

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Version: ReadWrite Hiragana 1.0

"Errors, Errors, Errors"

Summary: Same as the Katakana software. It has many errors, even though it's been released over a year ago. If you like mistakes in your learning software, then have fun with it. Recommendation: STAY AWAY.

The best program for learning Kataka... read more >>

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Version: ReadWrite Hiragana 1.0

"A great fun way to learn Hiragana"

Summary: This si a fantastic way to learn hiragana. It goes through each syllabury step by step and you get plenty of practice before moving to the next level. The only problem is that there are a few mistakes. Some of the voice samples do not match the corr... read more >>

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Version: ReadWrite Hiragana 1.0

"An excellent step by step learning tool."

Summary: This is an excellent step by step hiragana learning tool with a number of simple exercises that help with remembering the letters.

...when will ReadWrite Katakana be
available...??

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