LanguageEnabler is a small freeware utility that enables foreign language support in Windows 2000 & XP. It provides a simple one-click alternative to needing to navigate through the various pages in the control panel. Currently Japanese is supported with other languages to be added.
LingoLessons is flashcard-based software that helps you learn foreign languages easily. It is unique in that it operates in an entirely discreet fashion. It runs in the background on your computer and asks you questions at set intervals. It is designed to be suitable for both office and home use. Includes Japanese katakana, hiragana, kanji and vocabulary lessons.
Another Matrix Screen Saver uses glyphs which include reversed letters, numbers, and Japanese katakana characters. The Matrix code flows down the screen leaving the greenish trace. You have the ability to change the speed of the Matrix code and are able to display coded messages.
Declan's Chinese FlashCards is a fully configurable audio-based Chinese vocabulary flash-card program. The program has been designed to help students learn a large number of Chinese words as quickly as possible in a systematic but fun and simple way. The program includes an audio feature that uses voice recordings of a word's pronunciation to aid the learning process.Registered uses will have access to free downloadable audio word files.
DreamKana is a freeware hiragana and katakana flash card application. It is easy to use and flexible to the way you want to learn. It includes voiced constanants in both kana sets, and does not require any special fonts or language packs.
READWRITE KANJI teaches the complete 1945 jouyou Japanese kanji characters. The program features a flashcard-like review, and a number of exercises to assess progress. Also included is stroke order animation and an interactive stroke order practice.
ReadWrite Katakana teaches the Japanese Katakana alphabet. Lessons include a structured introduction to each letter with examples of its pronunciation. Students can use the voice recording feature to compare their pronunciation with a native speaker's.
ReadWrite Hiragana teaches the Japanese hiragana alphabet. Lessons include a structured introduction to each letter with examples of its pronunciation. Students can use the voice recording feature to compare their pronunciation with a native speaker's.
