Re: Attention : German knowing people
- From: "Christine Menges" <c.menges@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:09:58 -0600
hi,
I'm not a native German speaker but have enjoyed learning it to the best of
my ability.
1. In order to use Jaws entirely in German, you would have to buy a different
version. However, you can change the synthesiser language to German. You can
also set jaws so that when it detects a foreign language (ie something which is
not English) it will change for you. The instructions would differ slightly
depending upon which version of Jaws you are using.
2. In my opinion, the best way to scan German materials is by using a program
called Kurzweil 1000. This also comes with a German voice.
3. I find it necessary to slow the speech down for German, but if you are new
to synthetic speech this may not be necessary. Jaws will change if you visit a
German site unless you have disabled the function.
4. There is a European language learning website but I have misplaced the
address.
5. I have seen chats Etc. for German blind users but am aware of no groups off
of the top of my head.
I have to go to work, let me know if I can help you more. Christine
----- Original Message -----
From: Jayachandran1977
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 7:20 AM
Subject: Attention : German knowing people
Hello list members,
This is Jayachandran from India, Chennai. Though I am member of this group
since 6 months, I was silent spectator and this is my first mail to this group.
I am patient of R.P and my vision is going down gradually. Presently I have
around 10 to 15 percent of vision. I am new to this visually impaired
community. So, I dont have very good access with screenreaders like JAWS,
NVDA. But daily I am practising these screen readers for my studies and for my
job.
Upto last year I learned German in Goethe Institut. Because of not knowing
to use JAWS for German, I was unable to continue my german studies. I would
like to improve my knowledge in German and want to continue my German. So I
need the help of german speaking people.
The details which I need are as follows.
1. How to use JAWS in German.
2. How to scan german materials.
3. How to read german websites with JAWS.
4. I use google and type in German text to find interesting websites.
Information regarding good german sites to browse and for hearing practice.
5. Mailing groups for german.
Some of my questions may look like very silly things. Please guide me.
My e mail id : jayachandran1977@xxxxxxxxx
Skype id: jayachandran1977
Mobile: +91 9677294410
Expecting your positive and early reply.
Thanks in advance.
Jayachandran.
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