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Any MP3 players with 5-second repeat for language study?

by Evan91910 Oct 10, 2007 5:30PM PDT

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for an mp3 player with the ability to repeat a short section of what is being played. I want to listen to language podcasts and dictation exercises and be able to repeat a phrase until I can repeat it (or write it) correctly. Simple to full-featured is fine with me, as I also have a lot of foreign-language videos and music.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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You can edit your files, and use any MP3 player.
by ignavi Oct 10, 2007 10:50PM PDT

With a free audio tool like this:

http://www.download.com/Audacity/3000-2170_4-10606824.html?tag=lst-4-1

You can add 5 or many seconds as you want to your track. Also you can create a big file where you can repeat the section as many times as you want.

Is a perfect solution, however will take more time but once you learn to use the software will be real easy, I think.

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RE:You can edit your files, and use any MP3 player.
by Evan91910 Oct 18, 2007 5:27PM PDT

Thanks, ignavi, for the great info! This is a good way to prepare mp3 files for use by students; more work for the instructor but great practice for the students! For my own purposes, however, I've been listening to the new material first on my PC, using WinAmp, which lets me repeat the previous 5 seconds of whatever I'm listening to. Then I use the mp3 files on my Sansa Express to review the lessons.

Anyway, thanks for your input!

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you can try followmovie
by taotsi Nov 16, 2009 11:46PM PST
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