Availability of AT & T Natural Voices

In my book, I recommended AT & T Natural Voices when I introduced ReadPlease TTS applications. The software was available on ReadPlease website when my book was published. The ReadPlease website announces that they no longer sell AT & T Natural Voices. The voices are available on Text-Aloud (http://www.nextup.com/attnv.html) now.

Another Tool for Internet Safety: AVG Anti-Rootkit Free

In addition to Anti-Spyware Free, GRISOFT also released AVG Anti-Rootkit Free for Internet users. According to the site, it is a powerful tool with state-of-the-art technology for detection and removal of rootkits. Rootkits are used to hide the presence of a malicious object like Trojans or keyloggers on a networked computer. If a threat uses rootkit technology to hide itself it is very hard to find the malware on a user’s PC. AVG Anti-Rootkit gives users the power to find and delete the rootkit and to uncover the threat the rootkit is hiding. ESL/EFL teachers or students may also visit http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 to download and install the application to protect your networked computers.

Apology for the header errors in my book

I sincerely apologize for the errors on the headers of Chapter 7. Although I myself edited the manusrcripts 5 times, I didn’t find the mistakes. I’ll correct the errors for the next print/edition (if any). Any error information will be earnestly appreciated.

A New Tool for Computer Protection: AVG Anti-Spyware Free

GRISOFT generously released a free version of Anti-Spyware. I didn’t mention this in my book because it was announced after my book was published. Based on the experience of using AVG Anti-Virus Free, I strongly recommend this Anti-Spyware Free because it’s also easy and simple to install and use. It supports daily automatic updates, too. However, it is for private, non-commercial, single home computer use only. ESL/EFL teachers or students may visit this site http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 to download and install the application to protect your networked computers.

Why did I write this book?

First of all, to contribute something crucial to TEFL in Taiwan has always been my supreme career goal. My major purpose of composing this book is, hopefully, to benefit TEFL in Taiwan.

Secondly, I was uncomfortable with the textbooks I used for my “Multimedia-Assisted TESOL” course. They were not comprehensive enough and, most seriously, too expensive. I hope this book will fit the needs of TEFL in Taiwan or similar countries/areas.