Our dictionaries are multipurpose, and you will learn to depend on them in doing many things. Our translators, interpreters and other language support products will do you good in studying a foreign language, in doing international business, in traveling and communicating with your new friends abroad. Whatever your personal scenario may be, you can make good use of Ectaco intelligent linguistic tools.

OK, you've decided to take Japanese this semester. But, you have a busy schedule as it is: you'll be doing research for your classes, working your favorite part-time job, let's not forget about the parties or the football games - there is simply no time for an extra language class! Face it, Japanese doesn't fit in. Not to mention all the extra course books, audio tapes, volumes and volumes of paper study aids you would need to buy.

Yet, you don't want to give up this great idea. How cool it would be to be able to speak some Japanese by the time you go to Osaka on your summer exchange program. Actually, it would be nice to get used to the sound of spoken Japanese, and to learn how to say a few things. In short, you need a painless way to study the language, at your own pace (which does not mean slow!) with minimal time expenses, and get the most results.

You are not alone. There are many people who are limited on time but would still like to study a foreign language.. Especially for them we have designed our language learning tools. They will be your phrase book, your audio aid, your grammar reference, give you a list of irregular verbs, colloquial expressions and a dictionary, all in one bundle. In one compact body, that language teacher of yours - take it anywhere with you. Listen to it on a bus on your way to school, or work on your pronunciation before going to bed - it really works. The point is - you can learn a foreign language in a short time and with little effort. Trust me.

Ectaco, your essential learning partner.

Your company started doing business in France. And your business partners don't speak a whole lot of English. Communicating with them doesn't get easier, you don't know how to speak French and it's affecting your work.. There have occurred a few embarrassing situations, like the time when your partners were due to arrive at the airport, and they ended up waiting there for two hours and even a nice restaurant dinner didn't quite patch it up.

So, since you do value your business abroad, which makes up a good share of your total sales, and just because you're a true professional, you are thinking of different ways to eliminate misunderstandings. There is a need for effective communication. Your terms and conditions have to be clearly understood, and next time your partners fly over, you want to pick them up from the airport at the right time. Those French people, what kind of wine they prefer... and how they want their steaks cooked? and you want to know enough French not to try the frog legs! Mutual understanding is what the successful of your business depends upon.

Being able to say those unpronounceable French words, write nice "thank you" notes, business memos and reports, to understand, to make sense of at least some bits of that foreign stream of consciousness - that's what you want. We have created the means for you to make it happen. Our products speak and recognize your speech, know how to spell, and are eager to become your best linguistic business partners. Now your business partners from Spain, Japan, Italy, Poland, France or wherever they come from - will understand you and you will understand them.

Sincerely,
ECTACO, your linguistic business partner

When in Rome, do as Romans do. That's a golden rule. And a very reasonable practice indeed. And there are so many amazing cities on Earth (aside from Rome, that is) - and everywhere you go you would want to follow the local customs. Some customs are similar to ours, and some are very different. But before you get to learning them, you have to speak the language first. Finding your way to the Eiffel Tower, mapping the bus routes and subway stops in Madrid, asking for a glass of water in Tokyo, exchanging money at an Italian bank, and requesting a wakeup call in Beijing, isn't easy if you can't communicate with the locals.

Bring along one of our travel dictionaries and have an easy time asking for directions, ordering meals, making reservations, and what is the most important - making friends! Discuss the art exhibits you've gone to, talk about the weather and make plans for the week, enjoy the vast world together, share in the local culture!

Our products combine the functions of a phrase book, a dictionary, a grammar reference, a pronunciation corrector and even an interpreter. We offer a variety of advanced linguistic tools which will make your travel experiences fun, full, and valuable. Enjoy!

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