The ECTACO English <-> Russian Partner ER-X8 is one of our most flexible and sophisticated bilingual communication devices. The extensive English language resources contribute to make this one of the most advanced language learning systems available anywhere. The patented Language Tutor course is structured as a bi-level system with a host of tests and exercises. Particularly strong with vocabulary, grammar and phonetics, the included exams are specifically designed to help you on your way to English proficiency. The advanced English and Russian speech synthesis allows you to perfect your pronunciation, reading skills, and comprehension. The interface is easy to navigate and one of the best looking around, offering you immediate access to a text resource book suitable for beginners and intermediate level students.

The Language Tutor is supplied on special compact memory cards which you simply insert into your electronic dictionary.

If your goal is to communicate efficiently and effectively in English then you will find no better tool to help you achieve your aim.

• Advanced English speech synthesis delivers the pronunciation of any text, not only dictionary entries. The transcription for English words is given in all dictionaries
• Interactive English language tutor
• Complete guide to English Grammar, Vocabulary, and Phonetics
• Highly efficient full-text translation with Lingvobit translation system
• You can create your own customized editable dictionary which automatically links to the main dictionary
• Russian speech recognition and output functions are supported in the phrasebook only
• MorphoFinder function helps you find dictionary entries for English past participles, gerunds, noun plural forms, and Russian adjective forms
• Russian speech synthesis is limited to phrasebook entries
• Additional Russian-German dictionary, 250 000 entries
• Accent correction function will coach you and help you to perfect your English pronunciation: Partner will recognize your speech and rate it
• Fully automated text translation
• US citizenship exam preparation guide
• Learner’s Cards will make memorization tasks easy and will work to quickly expand your vocabulary

Superior organizing system

• High resolution touch screen is easy on your eyes
• Bilingual, user-friendly interface
• Bilingual organizer corresponding to highest industry standards
• High-speed data exchange and synchronization with your PC
• Digital voice recorder

For complete information on this model, please refer to the instruction manual available in PDF format.

PLEASE NOTE: A New version has been released. Have a look at the ECTACO Partner ER900 - English <-> Russian Talking Electronic Dictionary and Audio PhraseBook

PLEASE NOTE: ER-X8 is available for pre-order only.

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.