CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Chicago Press is pleased to announce the release of a new app based on its bestselling University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary. This precise and practical bilingual application features the full content of the newly released sixth edition of the dictionary which was thoroughly revised to reflect the most current vocabulary and usage in both languages.
With 6,000 new entries that cover new technology, sports, business and medical terms (Ponzi scheme, streaming video, Heimlich maneuver, and two-point conversion, just to name a few), the University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary App is the most up-to-date dictionary content available.
Designed by mpressInteractive, LLC (the group behind the spectacular LetterMPress iPad® App), the University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary App for iPhone® and iPod touch® brings together gorgeous design and intuitive functionality with accurate, reliable content. Browse or search the full contents to display all instances of a term for fuller understanding of how it is used in both languages. Build your vocabulary with activities by creating personalized word lists and testing yourself on terms you need to master with flash cards and multiple choice quizzes. Receive instant results on your accuracy in easy to read graphs with percentages shown to gauge improvement over time.
Whether you are preparing for next week's class or upcoming international travel, the University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary App is the essential on-the-go learning tool.
A trailer for the University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary App can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/FfPXKIIRjJg.
Download the app in the App Store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spanish-english-dictionary/id569189206?mt=8.
For more information about the University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary: http://www.press.uchicago.edu/sites/spanishdictionary/index.html.
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Contact Us
For more information or to request a free review code, contact Lauren Salas at lsalas@press.uchicago.edu or (773) 702-0890.
About University of Chicago Press
Founded in 1891, the University of Chicago Press (www.press.uchicago.edu) is the largest American university press. The Press publishes approximately 250 books and 50 journals a year in both electronic and print format and is the home of the Chicago Manual of Style.
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The following files are available for download:
| wkr0006.pdf | Spanish-English Dictionary app press release |
| [Image] | Assessment results screen |
| [Image] | Notes and bookmarks |
| [Image] | Entries |
| [Image] | Title screen |
| [Image] | Flashcards and multiple choice quizzes |