Loqu8 iNterpret Pops-Up Interactive Chinese-English Translations

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 12, 2008 -- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – For the first time, understand and learn Chinese as fast as you move your mouse. Today, Loqu8, Inc. launched iNterpret Version 3, an instant Chinese-English translation tool for both casual users scanning Chinese websites and serious students learning Mandarin Chinese.

Instant English Translations

Instead of cumbersome keystrokes and mouse clicks, iNterpret translates text as you glide your mouse. A pop-up window translates Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters. Lookup words using Chinese, Pinyin or English in the 60,000 word dictionary.

Power of Pronunciation
Learn to speak Mandarin by listening. Choose Pronounce and iNterpret intonates the phrase in Standard Mandarin. iNterpret’s TTS engine precisely pronounces the four tones of Mandarin.

Learning Chinese in a Modern Context

Traditional classes focus on vocabulary lists. Without a proper context, students can become bored. iNterpret helps students learn and discover Chinese through immersion in popular websites. As students come across unfamiliar words, iNterpret provides a brief translation. Students can also search the web with BBC News or Google. As students interact with the web, their interest deepens and Chinese characters suddenly come to life—like never before.

Growing Demand to Learn Chinese
“The study of Chinese is not only outstanding preparation for the academic rigors of college but it also provides a springboard for more in-depth study in the international arena,” said James M. Montoya, of the College Board.

In 2007, the College Board began offering an Advanced Placement test for Chinese Language and Culture. A total of 3,261 students took the AP test—more than Italian and Japanese. The College Board's AP Program enables students to earn credit for college.

“In the 1980s, Japanese was the language of choice for many students,” explained Tim Uy, President and CEO of Loqu8. “With China’s growing role in the world economy, Chinese has become the fastest growing foreign language of choice for students of all ethnicities and academic levels.”

Availability and Pricing
Loqu8 iNterpret Version 3 is now available on www.loqu8.com. A free 15-day trial is available. The suggested retail price is $49. Academic scholarships and discounts for schools are available. iNterpret is optimized for Microsoft Windows Vista and Internet Explorer. Windows XP SP2 and Server 2008/2003 are also supported.

About Loqu8

Loqu8's innovative iNtuition knowledge management engine uses ultra-fast technology to quickly parse text, lookup meanings and present them in a pop-up window--all in a fraction of a second. Empowering knowledge workers with "the right information @ the right time" allows organizations to be measurably more efficient and effective. Loqu8 is a privately-held corporation with headquarters in Silicon Valley. For more information, visit www.loqu8.com.

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