OkieMan
Sorry for the long delay. I don't get a chance to check this forum regularly, although there seem to be sufficient numbers of active people and lots of good info posted.
Re: your questions about Translation Software
I used Power Translator by Globalink. They got bought out by Learnout and Hauspie Speach Products N.V. (L&H) 3-5 years ago. I also have "Learn To Speak Spanish" by The Learning Company. Cambridge, MA www.learningco.com This comes with 3 CD's and a workbook. I really like using any workbook. Helps me to learn lessons. That's why I referred earlier to the Barron's series of books "Spanish Now." Thorough and lots of lessons to interact with. I have not looked for these products in several years. As I recall, I did not like the Pimsleur (spelling?).
Let me know what you locate.
