English is the second most spoken language in the world and everyday, more people are learning it since it has become the world’s unofficial lingua franca.  Almost every corner of the globe, English is understood by many people but then not everyone speaks and understands the language.

English language learners from different parts of the world have engaged in various lessons and activities that could help them improve their English skills so that they can be at par with other people who want to speak English as a second or third language.  Learning English in language schools abroad (http://www.abroadlanguages.com/learn/english/test.asp), learning English at local language schools, learning English through online courses and more learning English methods and ways have sprung up like mushrooms just to feed the needs of the people who want to learn English and become fluent in it.

Technology has caught up with the buzz and now manufacturers of electronic devices have created gadgets that could help language learners become adept with English.  Fonix Speech, Inc., a company that specializes in embedded speech interfaces for mobile devices, processors, video games and handheld electronic products has announced that they will embed the Fonix VoiceIn voice recognition software on a new electronic dictionary device from Invetec Besta, the CD-875.

The Invetec Besta CD-875 is a highly efficient language learning electronic device sold to consumers who are learning English as a second language whether they are students or professionals.  The device has all the functions of a PDA matched with all the capabilities of an electronic dictionary.  The software by Fonix provides a highly accurate value added dynamic functionality to the device and allows the user to interact directly with the device to confirm correct pronunciation of English words, sentences and phrases in the language learning process.

By adding the Fonix VoiceIn technology to the CD-875, Invetec Besta was able to upgrade the functionality of the present electronic dictionary into a higher level of language learning.  The new feature of the device will allow users to directly and verbally compare and practice their pronunciation of phrases and words to a native pronunciation embedded in the dictionary software.  The user can select a word, phrase or sentence from the dictionary; listen to the example; and then say the word or phrase.  The Fonix VoiceIn software will analyze the user pronunciation and will report a performance core that confirms the pronunciation accuracy of the user.

The CD-875 is just the first of a series of new Invetec Besta language learning devices that could help English language learners to correctly learn English pronunciation of words, phrases and sentences.  With the release of this new device in the market, English language learners can enhance their speaking skills wherever they may go and whenever they feel like it.

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