UNIVERSITY OF PANAMA Department of English Masters of Arts in English as a Second Language SUBJECT: Technology for the Teaching of a Second Language Professor: Gladys M. Yunsán, M.A. November 15, 2007

Presented by Maritza Harper PROJECT : “ESL Software Application ” “BABYLON”

What is “ Babylon ” ? What is “ Babylon ” ?  Babylon is by far the most useful, intuitive dictionary and translation tool for use with a computer.

BABYLON: the perfect tool for ESL learners and Professionals  The ease with which you can call up definitions, translations and more, makes this dictionary a 'must' for serious language learners and professionals.

Babylon can be used in any desktop application (Microsoft Word)  Steps:  First, click on “Start”.

1.Then, search for “Programs” 2.Next, select or click on Microsoft Office Folder. 3.Finally, click on Microsoft Office Word.

DEMO 

ADVANTAGES…  Translates or provides definition from any desktop application  Translations into 17 languages  No need to cut and paste  Translates by clicking on a word!

…ADVANTAGES  Writing Tools for English  Easy to download  Provides content from encyclopedias and dictionaries.

HOW DOES IT WORK?  By making a simple click on a word provides information (ctrl + right click).  Pronunciation examples also at a click.  No need to open a separate program.

USEFULNESS…  Teaching tool  Daily studies.

…USEFULNESS  At Work  Take It to class! (Laptop)

Easy To be obtained…  BABYLON offers a free trial. DEMO!!  Price tag (Premium Version around $70). Search with Babylon and get precise information in your fields of interest from a large database of commercial and professional glossaries!!

There is simply no better dictionary available for anyone who needs and loves to study and work on a computer !! There is simply no better dictionary available for anyone who needs and loves to study and work on a computer !!

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