Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

PRODUCT RELATED

Q. What is “English Interactive” all about?

English Interactive is an interactive DVD-based English speaking course. It has over 400 minutes of interactive learning on DVD and has been specially designed to help you speak English with confidence.

It comprises a set of interactive DVDs and books to simplify the language learning process and help you speak English with confidence.

This course has been designed by Indian and international language experts and specially caters to Hindi-speaking people who would like to improve their English speaking abilities.


Q. Who has produced English Interactive?

English Interactive brings you a teaching and learning system proven over more than 40 years. It has been developed by De Agostini, an international company that has been developing successful language courses throughout the world since 1975. In developing this course they have joined hands with Popular Prakashan, an 85 year old Indian publishing house that has published more than 1100 titles in English.

English Interactive has been developed specifically for India by an experienced and highly professional team of Indian and international English language experts.

Q. Who is the target audience for English Interactive?

English Interactive is a course that can be used by anyone regardless of age. The target audience for the English Interactive language speaking course is anyone who has a desire to speak English with confidence.

In English Interactive all the lessons on the DVD use familiar everyday scenarios to first demonstrate and then help you practise speaking English.

Q. What does the English Interactive course package contain?

The English Interactive course contains Interactive DVDs and specialized books to help you learn to speak English and also develop your personality.

The package has the following components:

  • Three Interactive DVDs: DVD 1 – Ready, DVD 2 – Steady and DVD 3 – Win
  • Three Books: Book 1 – Ready, Book 2 – Steady and Book 3 – Win
  • One Reference Book on Grammar – Professor Grammar
  • One Bilingual Dictionary – Hindi-English dictionary compiled by renowned lexicographer Dr Hardev Bahri
  • One Personal Development Book – Be The Best authored by Bharat Shekhar
  • An attractive sling bag



Q. What kind of topics does the English Interactive DVDs cover?

The English Interactive course comprises 15 units and each unit has lessons with definite learning objectives. These units relate to day-to-day scenarios that help learners understand the use of the language and specific phrases that are purposeful while communicating in English.

Q. What are these 15 units?

The units featured in English Interactive DVDs are:

  • Greetings and Introductions
  • Shopping
  • Every Day
  • The Past
  • At the Doctor's
  • Sports and Leisure
  • Cooking
  • Travel
  • Around Town
  • Party Time
  • Telephone English
  • Applying to a School
  • Applying to a College
  • Applying for a Job
  • Business Meetings



Q. How do I use English Interactive to learn and speak English?

English Interactive offers a proven learning model to learn and speak in English. The course has been specifically designed and developed by language experts from India and abroad.

The DVDs are to be used together with the books. The use of the product is simple and follows a three-step process.

  • Watch the DVD
  • Read the Book
  • Practice with exercises while watching the DVD again
You are encouraged to use the tests and special phrase library while practicing, to make the learning more effective.

You can repeat each learning unit as many times as you wish until you are comfortable with your ability to speak in English

The bilingual dictionary will help you find the English equivalents of Hindi words and the reference book on grammar has also been provided for the purpose of understanding grammar concepts that you may need to learn to speak correct English.

Q. What are the benefits of English Interactive?

The benefits of using English Interactive to learn and speak English include the following:

  • Improve your communication skills in English
  • Speak English with confidence
  • Develop your personality
  • Become better skilled for employability



Q. What are the salient features of English Interactive?

English Interactive is a unique and effective product that helps learn English and speak confidently. The salient features of the product include the following:

  • Developed by Indian and International English language experts
  • Over 400 minutes of unique interactive DVD based learning
  • Learning system proven for over 40 years
  • Product from renowned publishing houses (PP & DeA)
  • Simplified methodology for Hindi speaking learners
  • Multi-component model to address all aspects of language learning
  • Comprehensive pedagogy model
  • Scenario-based learning for purposeful communications
  • The interactive nature of the product helps you learn at your own pace



Q. What is special about English Interactive in comparison with other language learning products?

English Interactive is a specially designed product and uses the Interactive DVD technology to make learning simpler and more effective. The emphasis on particular areas of the language makes the course more purposeful and useful.

  • Grammar
  • Tense
  • Comparatives / Superlatives
  • Vocabulary
  • Pronunciation
  • Phrases
A character by the name of Prof. Grammar will guide the users in the use of the special phrase library and help learn and speak correct English. Scenario based learning helps appreciate the use of specific words and phrases while communicating in English.

Q. How much does the English Interactive course cost?

The English Interactive course costs Rs. 2,995 only (Rupees Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety Five only). This comprises 3 interactive DVDs and 6 books. You also get a Sling Bag Free.

You can also buy English Interactive under a promotional offer. Under this offer you can pay an additional Rs. 495 only and get a DVD player. This offer will be very useful to customers who do not have a DVD player.

Q. Where can I buy the English Interactive course?

The English Interactive language learning course can be bought only by placing an order at the call centre or placing an order on this website. This course is not available through retail or through any reseller.

Q. Where can I get more information on English Interactive?

More information on English Interactive can be obtained at the website www.englishinteractive.in
you can also see sample video and sample chapters from the DVD and books.

PUBLISHER RELATED

Q. Who are De Agostini / Popular Prakashan?

De Agostini UK Ltd is part of the international De Agostini group of companies with its head office in Milan. The parent company was founded in Italy in 1901. Today, the group employs over 2000 people and publishes in 33 countries with 26 local offices.

De Agostini has been developing high-quality English language course throughout the world for over 40 years, and in more than 20 countries worldwide: including Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Poland, Greece, Russia and Japan. Courses have ranged from audio cassette, CD and CD/Rom, to video, DVD and online – all created by recognized language experts.

An 85-year-old publishing house, Popular Prakashan is a name synonymous with high-quality publishing in both English and Marathi. Having pioneered the fields of social sciences and medical publishing in India, Popular has also carved a reputation for itself in the area of general books and children’s books.

Popular Prakashan has a diverse publishing portfolio across English and multiple Indian languages. Popular Prakashan has published over a thousand titles in English and over nine hundred titles in other languages including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gurjarati, Kannada and Konkani.

Popular Prakashan has offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore.

PURCHASE RELATED

Q. How do I buy the English Interactive course?

The following purchase / ordering options are available:



Q. What offers do you have with English Interactive?

Currently, Popular Prakashan has announced the following offers for the product
- Launch Period: Free backpack
- Promo Offer: Get a DVD player for an addl. Rs. 495 to the product price of Rs. 2,995

Q. How much do I pay for the English Interactive course?

The MRP of English Interactive course is Rs. 2,995. The promotional offer gives you the option of getting a DVD player for an additional sum of Rs. 495.

Q. When will I receive the course?

The package containing the English Interactive course will be couriered to your address within 3 days placing the order either online or through our call centre. All orders are sent from New Delhi and will be delivered by courier (GATI) to the address mentioned by the customer. Depending on the distance it will take 4-7 working days to receive the package.

Q. Who do I call if I have not received my package?

Please call the customer support centre at any of the below numbers in case you have not received the English Interactive course.

Land Line Numbers
1. 040 2342 0800
2. 040 2342 0880

Toll Free Numbers
1. 1800 425 7879
2. 1800 425 7654

Q. Can I cancel my order? Will I get a refund?

There is no option currently available to cancel orders or obtain refunds once the product has been delivered to you.

Q. Who should I contact for ordering English Interactive outside of India?

English Interactive is currently available for sale only in India. Should you need the product to be delivered outside of India, please do write to sales@popularprakashan.com to receive a quote inclusive of delivery costs.

PAYMENT RELATED

Q. How do I pay for English Interactive?

You can make payments for English Interactive using any one of the following modes.

  • Online payment using your credit / debit card / net banking on www.englishinteractive.in
  • Payment by cheque / DD by mailing the same to the below address:

    Popular Prakashan Pvt. Limited,
    301, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road,
    Mumbai – 400 026, Maharashtra, India.

    Popular Prakashan Private Limited
    4648/1, 21 Ansari Road,
    Daryaganj, Delhi – 110002
    Tel: 011-23280068.
  • Cash on Delivery (COD) payments on receipt of the product which is delivered to your door step.
  • Direct deposit into the following account
    Party Name : Popular Prakashan Pvt. Limited
    Bank Name : Axis Bank
    Account Number : 004010300021933



Q. How do I make a payment online through the website using a credit card?

The online payment mechanism is a secure option for all payments made using a credit / debit card. This is very similar to shopping on websites such as Amazon, Ebay, Rediff, Indiatimes etc. An online payment involves the following steps.

  • Place an order
  • Confirm the value of the order
  • Choose the payment card type – Debit / Credit Card / Visa / Master Card
  • Enter your credit card number (16 digit credit / debit card number)
  • Enter your credit card expiry date (shown as MM / YY on your credit / debit card as Valid Thru Date)
  • Enter your CVV number (3 digit number on the reverse of the credit / debit card)
  • Confirm transaction and submit
  • Take a print of the online receipt on successful completion of the online payment transaction



Q. Are online payments secure / safe?

Online payments are very secure and use multiple levels of authentication. Online payments are secured by SSL for data transmissions over the Internet.  All transactions are carried out by the customer themselves and do not involve any human intervention from a third party.

CONTACTS RELATED

Q. Who should I contact for English Interactive?

To know more about English Interactive, you can visit www.englishinteractive.in

For ordering please contact 1800 425 7879

For support please contact the following numbers:

Land Line Numbers
1. 040 2342 0800
2. 040 2342 0880

Toll Free Numbers
1. 1800 425 7879
2. 1800 425 7654

Q. Who should I contact for bulk orders of English Interactive?

To know more about English Interactive, you can visit the www.englishinteractive.in website
you can also call the customer support centre at
040 2342 0800 / 2342 0880 / 1800 425 7879 / 1800 425 7654

For bulk orders please write to sales@popularprakashan.com

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