This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to entry number 126, Marc, who won the Mango Passport Language Program!
One of the things that makes me a bit anxious when I think about foreign travel is the language barrier. I hate the idea of wandering around a place I have never visited, unable to speak the native tongue. We English speakers are lucky that much of the world speaks our language, but wouldn’t it be nice to speak theirs?
After taking 6 years of Spanish in school, I feel fairly confident in my ability to read the language, but still don’t feel like I can carry on a conversation with a native speaker. And what good is knowing a language if I can’t speak it? For years, I have considered buying a computer based Spanish course to brush up my skills but never could find the time or commitment to do it. Luckily, one day last December the people at Mango Languages contacted me and invited to me to try out their newest language learning program, Mango Passport.
Mango Passport teaches conversational language skills through its easy to use software. 17 languages are available, from Spanish to Hebrew. How easy is the program to use? Trekaroo asked McFam, one of our members, to have her kids give it a test run. Here is a excerpt from her full review:
“My son, age 10, was the original tester of this program. As he sat down to listen to the voices teaching him to say “Hola” and “Como esta usted,” his younger brother, age 8 was fascinated and joined him on his lesson. They were both hooked from the first day. I heard them from the kitchen repeating their words back to the computer, although there is no voice recognition included with the software – just their mother could hear if they are saying it correctly. They liked the ease of flipping through the pages of the lesson and going from word to word and then combining them into phrases. In just a short amount of time, they were able to say things that they could use in conversation if they were traveling.”
You can read McFam’s entire review of the Mango Passport software, including its pros and cons, here.
I had a similar experience testing things out as an adult. I loved how each lesson built upon the previous lesson, while pausing for review when necessary. I also appreciated being able to learn at my own pace. I breezed through some lessons that came naturally to me and slowed to review phrases that weren’t sticking in my mind as easily. I think this program does better service to travelers trying to learn conversational skills than the traditional school teaching of language that I have experienced. I look forward to progressing further through the program and putting my new skills into practice.
Do you want to try out Mango Passport for yourself? Than do we have a steal for you!
The Steal: Win a Mango Passport language learning program in the language of your choice! There are 17 different languages to choose from.
Details: One very lucky winner will receive Mango Passport, in the language of their choice, via online download. This prize has a $150 value.
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN: Head to the Mango Languages website and tell me in the comments which language you would pick if you won this great prize.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ONE or the entry will not be counted.
- Fan Mango Languages on Facebook.
- Follow Mango Languages on Twitter.
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo .
- Subscribe to the Trekaroo Blog
- Post this giveaway on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Follow Trekaroo on Twitter
- Post this giveaway on your blog
- Subscribe to Trekaroo in your reader
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only
Deadline to enter: Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
Disclosure: Both McFam and I received complimentary access to Mango Passport software in order to review the product. Mango Languages did not ask us to state any specific opinion and all opinions are entirely our own.
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Sharlene Earnshaw (aka doubleadventure) is Blogger-in-chief for Trekaroo and the blogger behind Double the Adventure.
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February 14th, 2011 at 6:05 am
I would choose Italian because I have Italian heritage, and I have always wanted to learn the language!
February 14th, 2011 at 6:08 am
I fanned Mango languages on facebook
February 14th, 2011 at 6:09 am
I am following Mango languages on twitter.
February 14th, 2011 at 6:10 am
I subscribe to trekaroo.
February 14th, 2011 at 6:11 am
I posted this on facebook.
February 14th, 2011 at 6:12 am
I am a fan of trekaroo on facebook.
February 14th, 2011 at 6:12 am
I follow trekaroo on twitter.
February 14th, 2011 at 6:13 am
I subscribe to trekaoo in my reader.
February 14th, 2011 at 9:02 am
I would choose Japanese as we will be traveling to Japan this summer.
February 14th, 2011 at 9:03 am
I follow Mango on Facebook
February 14th, 2011 at 9:04 am
I am following Mango Languages on Twitter
February 14th, 2011 at 9:06 am
I tweeted the link
February 14th, 2011 at 11:53 am
My kids and I would love to learn Spanish !!
February 14th, 2011 at 11:58 am
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February 14th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Spanish! My son already loves our audio Spanish CDs that we play in the car, and this would certainly aide us! Great giveaway!
February 14th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
I would select Spanish.
February 14th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
I am a fan of Trekaroo on FB
February 14th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
I am following Trekaroo on Twitter.
February 14th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
We would choose Mandarin Chinese. I have been looking for a program close to our home for the kids here…to no avail!!!
February 14th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
I would choose either Spanish or Hebrew. Both are part of my heritage and I’m not nearly as capable as I would wish in either.
February 14th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I am a fan of Trekaroo on FB
February 14th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
I would choose Spanish!
February 14th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
I fanned Mango Languages on facebook: Mama-Nikki Vosburgh
February 14th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
I am following Mango Languages on Twitter: @BNTVosburgh
February 14th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/BNTVosburgh/status/37338192533401600
February 14th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I am an email subscriber.
February 14th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
I shared on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=164319510283716&id=100001812542037
February 14th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
I would choose Spanish. I took 4 years in high school and could really use a refresher!
February 14th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
I am a fan of Trekaroo on facebook: Mama-Nikki Vosburgh
February 14th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
I am following Trekaroo on Twitter: @BNTVosburgh
February 14th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
I am a fan of Mango on Facebook!
February 14th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
Spanish foolish me had no interest in languages in school, have always regreted it.
February 14th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
I am fan of Manog of facebook (Patti Crow Smith)
February 14th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
I am following MangoLanguages on twitter @pattidriving
February 14th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
I’m a fan Trekaroo on Facebook
February 14th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
I am following Trekaroo on Twitter
@pattidriving
February 15th, 2011 at 1:44 am
I am a fan of Trekaroo on Facebook!
February 15th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Love the German program
February 15th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
I’m a Trekaroo Facebook fan
February 15th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
I want the French version for my daughter who wants to learn French and probably several other languages.
February 16th, 2011 at 4:55 am
I fanned Mango languages.
February 16th, 2011 at 4:56 am
I fanned Trekaroo on Facebook.
February 16th, 2011 at 4:57 am
I subscribe to the Trekaroo Blog
February 16th, 2011 at 6:39 am
I would choose Spanish. I homeschool my little boy, and would love to add this to our daily studies! We could both learn! Thanks for entering me!
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Stacie
staciefrost22 at hotmail dot com
February 16th, 2011 at 6:40 am
I follow Mango Lanugages on facebook (Stacie Dennis Frost). Thanks for entering me!!!
Stacie
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February 16th, 2011 at 6:41 am
I follow mango languages on Twitter (@savingmama42). Thanks for entering me!!
Stacie
staciefrost22 at hotmail dot com
February 16th, 2011 at 6:43 am
I tweeted about this giveaway!! Thanks for entering me!
Stacie
staciefrost22 at hotmail dot com
February 16th, 2011 at 6:43 am
I like Trekaroo on facebook (Stacie Dennis Frost). Thanks for entering me!!
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Stacie
staciefrost22 at hotmail dot com
February 16th, 2011 at 6:44 am
I follow Trekaroo on Twitter (@savingmama42). Thanks for entering me!
Stacie
staciefrost22 at hotmail dot com
February 16th, 2011 at 6:45 am
I follow Trekaroo with Google reader. Thanks for entering me!
Stacie
savingmama at live dot com
February 16th, 2011 at 7:55 am
My dream is to go to France , so I would say French !
February 16th, 2011 at 8:13 am
I would love the Spanish edition. Oldest 3 are taking Spanish at school, my youngest and I need to catch up!
February 16th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Spanish
February 16th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
Spanish
February 16th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Spanish
February 16th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Spanish!
February 16th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
SPANISH
February 16th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
I’d choose Korean.
February 17th, 2011 at 1:41 am
I’d definitely like to learn Spanish. I’ve always wanted to. Muchas gracias (That much I know)
swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com
February 17th, 2011 at 1:43 am
like you on fb as susan wiener.
swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com
February 17th, 2011 at 1:44 am
twitter follower of mano languages.
swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com
February 17th, 2011 at 1:44 am
subscribe in a reader.
swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com
February 17th, 2011 at 1:50 am
tweeted your link as sherri2345 on twitter here http://twitter.com/#!/trekaroo
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February 17th, 2011 at 1:50 am
shared your message on my fb wall as susan wiener.
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February 17th, 2011 at 1:52 am
twitter follower of yours as sherri2345.
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February 17th, 2011 at 4:24 am
I ‘d love this prize.
February 17th, 2011 at 5:07 am
I would like to learn Farsi and a language program like this could make it happen.
February 17th, 2011 at 6:34 am
I would pick Spanish
February 17th, 2011 at 9:10 am
I would choose Spanish. It just seems the most practical since we have so many Spanish speaking people in the U.S. I’m a parent to teens and I think if they learn to speak Spanish it will help them in the future when they begin to seek jobs.
February 17th, 2011 at 9:11 am
I like Mango on Facebook
Kari Crum
February 17th, 2011 at 9:11 am
Following Mango on twitter as @alas3lads
February 17th, 2011 at 9:11 am
Following trekaroo on twitter as @alas3lads
February 17th, 2011 at 9:47 am
Mandarin
February 17th, 2011 at 10:14 am
I’d like to learn Spanish.
February 17th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
I would choose to learn Spanish.
February 17th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Became a fan of Trekaroo on Facebook
stephanie diane
stephaniebonck@yahoo.com
February 17th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
I would love to study Spanish.
February 17th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
I joined Mango Languages on twitter as mbm218
February 17th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
I joined Trekaroo on twitter as mbm218
February 17th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
I would like to learn Spanish since I grew up in a spanish neighborhood and many of my friends are spanish. thank you Jack Palmer jcpalmer@localnet.com
February 17th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
I would love to learnFrench with my children!
kcoud33 at gmail dot com
February 17th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Like Mango Languages on Facebook
February 17th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Follow MA
February 17th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Follow Mango Languages on twitter (@kcoud33)
February 17th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Subscribe to Trekaroo Blog
February 17th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Like Trekaroo on Facebook
kcoud33 at gmail dot com
February 17th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Follow Trekaroo on twitter (@kcoud33)
kcoud33 at gmail dot com
February 17th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
Subscribe to Trekaroo with Google Reader
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February 18th, 2011 at 2:19 am
Ahhhh there are so many languages I want to learn D: but I guess I’d go with….Japanese.
ash2sapphire(at)gmail(dot)com
February 18th, 2011 at 5:57 am
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February 18th, 2011 at 6:41 am
tweet 2-18 (katscorner)
February 18th, 2011 at 7:37 am
I will choose Spanish.
February 18th, 2011 at 7:39 am
like Mango languages on FB:heta s
February 18th, 2011 at 7:40 am
like you on fb:heta s
February 18th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
If I won I would choose the Italian!
February 19th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
I’ve been wanting to learn Japanese for years, so I would pick that.
Miss_slytherin[at]live[dot]com
February 20th, 2011 at 11:11 am
I would, without a doubt, choose German! I’m trying SO hard to learn on my own, but it is incredibly difficult to do! Thanks so much for the sweepstakes!
February 20th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
I would go for Spanish!
thanks
hmcnaron at gmail
February 20th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
I would choose Spanish if I won. Thank you for the chance!
February 20th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
I follow Mango Languages on twitter as doozercries.
February 20th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
I tweeted the Monday Madness here:
https://twitter.com/#!/doozercries/statuses/39533076526796800
February 20th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
I follow trekaroo on twitter as doozercries.
February 21st, 2011 at 11:06 am
I would love to learn Spanish as I work in an area that has a lot of Spanish speaking people and due to the language barrier, I cannot help some clients. This would give me an opportunity to do more to help people. I liked Mango languages.
February 21st, 2011 at 1:18 pm
I would pick Spanish.
monlor AT aol DOT com
February 21st, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Trekaroo FB fan here.
monlor AT aol DOT com
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:03 am
retweet 2-23 (katscorner)
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:09 pm
hebrew
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Japanese
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Fan of Mango on FB
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Fan of Trekaroo on FB
February 24th, 2011 at 4:50 am
I want to learn Spanish, ever since I went to Mexico to visit my friend 3 years ago!
February 24th, 2011 at 6:02 am
I would pick French!
February 24th, 2011 at 8:00 am
I would choose Spanish!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:26 am
I would definitely pick Spanish.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:49 am
tweet 2-24 (katscorner)
February 24th, 2011 at 10:10 am
i would choose french b/c or my family
February 24th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Mandatory
I would pick Korean.
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
February 24th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Liked Mango Languages on FB: Hoa Le
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February 24th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Following Mango Languages on Twitter (@hle123).
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
February 24th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Liked trekaroo on FB: Hoa Le
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February 24th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Following trekaroo on Twitter (@hle123).
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
February 24th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/hle123/status/40880037360046080
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
February 25th, 2011 at 8:52 am
tweet 2-25 (katscorner)
February 25th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
I would choose Spanish.
February 25th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Following Mango Languages on Twitter @MarcinMD
February 25th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Following Trekaroo on Twitter @MarcinMD
February 25th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
I would pick Italian. When we were in Italy two years ago, we thought we knew enough to get around, but we were wrong!
February 25th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
I’d pick Spanish, thanks!
February 25th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
I would pick the French!
February 25th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
I would choose Spanish, great language.
Thank you.
February 25th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
I became a fan of Mango Languages on Facebook.
(Jaque Richards)
February 25th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
I fanned Trekaroo on Facebook.
(Jaque Richards)
February 26th, 2011 at 2:50 am
i would pick italian. i am going to italy (hopefully!) for 2 weeks this summer and would love to be able to communicate!
February 26th, 2011 at 2:51 am
fb fan them: xferriza2 (danielle b)
February 26th, 2011 at 2:52 am
fb fan you: xferriza2 (Danielle B)
February 26th, 2011 at 2:53 am
email subscriber: ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
February 26th, 2011 at 6:09 am
i will choose english.. great giveaway
February 26th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
I would pick Spanish
February 26th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
fanned Mango Languages on Facebook.
February 26th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Follow Mango Languages on Twitter.
February 26th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
# Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo .
February 26th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Fanned Trekaroo on Facebook
February 26th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Posted this giveaway on my Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
February 26th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Follow Trekaroo on Twitter
February 27th, 2011 at 1:25 am
I believe I’d pick Spanish, since I already know a little and it would probably be most useful. Mainly I try to pick up some here and a little there through listening to the local Spanish radio station!
German would be tempting as well, since I have friends in Germany and also took a couple of years of that language in high school.
February 27th, 2011 at 1:26 am
I’m following Trekaroo on Twitter (beth_swanson).
February 27th, 2011 at 8:29 am
I have always wanted to learn Japanese. Spanish would be a second choice.
February 27th, 2011 at 9:03 am
I would pick Spanish! Thank you for the giveaway!
February 27th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
retweet 2-27 (katscorner)
February 27th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
I would choose spanish because it’s another high priority language here in the USA. I also have lots of hispanic friends and associates.
February 27th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
I followed on facebook
February 27th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
I followed and Tweeted on tweeter.
February 27th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
I subscribed to the Trekaroo Blog
February 27th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
I tweeted a link to Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
February 27th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
I fanned Mango Languages on Facebook
February 27th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
I followed Mango Languages on Twitter
February 27th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
I would choose Russian
February 27th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
I would choose Spanish
February 27th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
I would choose French.
February 27th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
I’m going to Chile in a few months so I need the Spanish. Gracias.
February 27th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
FB like Mango: Slehan
February 27th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Twitter follow Mango: slehan
February 27th, 2011 at 10:06 pm
FB like you: Slehan
February 27th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
http://twitter.com/slehan/status/42102466212397056
February 27th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
blogged:
http://slehan.blogspot.com/2011/02/hola-need-to-habla-espanol.html
February 27th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
subscribe RSS
February 27th, 2011 at 10:23 pm
I would choose Mandarin Chinese.
February 27th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
FB share:
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=156139494442868&id=100000229693838
February 27th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Twitter follow you: slehan
February 27th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
I would choose Italian.
February 27th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
I’m an email subscriber.