Abstract of INFO-MAC archived encoded Mac binary file 'edu/lang/talking-spelling-bee-404.hqx' Uploaded 03/12/2003 964719 bytes From: DavidBagno@aol.com Subject: Talking Spelling Bee v4.0.4 Talking Spelling Bee v4.0.4 Macintosh [classic] 1999-2003 By David Bagno File last update 03/11/2003 Shareware http://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=6066-5 System Requirements Macintosh with a 68020 or greater processor, including Power Macintosh. System 7.0 or greater. 8 MB of RAM or greater Apple's Speech Manager Minimum screen resolution 640 * 480, 256 colors The Talking Spelling Bee is a talking interactive spelling tutor. Unlike most educational products, it is more about learning than bells and whistles. There are enough bells and whistles to keep kids interested but enough teaching technology to serve both teachers and students with years of customizable lessons and expandability. Let the Talking Spelling Bee grow with you and your kids. Quickly incorporate your weekly spelling and vocabulary list into the game to help studentfs ace their exams. Confidence and grades will escalate as kids have lots of fun at learning how to spell. The Talking Spelling Bee, is truly a spelling bee! Kids can interact with siblings, parents or classmates at school. This will nurture good sportsmanship and eliminate the sense of isolation associated with most computer learning. This is a bonus feature! The Talking Spelling Bee can also be played in One Player Mode, against the computer. The Talking Spelling Bee uses Macintosh Text To Speech. This enables users to just type new words in rather then have to record spelling lists word by word. The Speech Manager will accurately pronounce the words. This saves you lots of time and opens the Talking Spelling Bee to endless possibilities. Import spelling list from you favorite word processor or just type them in on the fly. Lists can be of any length and combination. There are 12 customizable word banks for you to store your favorite words in. Quickly switch between word banks to accommodate different grades and reading levels. This makes the Talking Spelling Bee timeless. Ages 4 through Adult can play. Get lots of reuse out of your spelling list too. The Talking Spelling Bee, also allows you to print a variety of tests based on the word list. No two tests will ever be the same! Easily generate fun written homework for your kids. Save lots of money on lesson books that can only be used once! The Talking Spelling Bee is a great program for the money. It combines four previous ECR programs into one.