This new series of programs teaches English in an enjoyable and extremely effective way. In all there are in the region of 1000 words and over 300 sentences covering all aspects of daily life.

Pointing at objects with the mouse brings up labels, clicking on them allows the learner to hear the words spoken.

The learner listens to (and repeats) sentences about the people and objects in the pictures.

Comprehension is tested by a "quiz" in which you are asked to find something in the picture, and you have to click on the correct object.

The writing option tests the user's ability to reproduce the language and spell the words correctly. Some hints will be given if required.

At the end of each session the learner is encouraged to print out a progress report.

The topics covered are:

Numbers, days, months, dates, seasons, parts of the body, colours, clothes, weather, family relationships, shops and shopping, asking and giving directions, occupations, geography of Great Britain and its neighbours, school subjects and prepositions.

Learn as you play, play as you learn.

Pointing at objects with the mouse brings up labels saying what they are called in English. Holding down the left mouse button on English words translates them into a choice of French, German or Spanish. Hear the English voice as often as you like by clicking on the speech bubbles.

Differentiation

Each game offers two different versions: an “easy game” in which the student responds by clicking on a word or a button, and a “more difficult game” in which the answers must be typed in by the student. There are also options which allow the teacher some control over the vocabulary used and the difficulty of the games. These options can be password protected.

Real-life situations

Finding your way around town, going to the shops, feeling ill, describing people, saying where things are, discussing families, school subjects, etc.

Minimum system requirements:

PC, 486 or above, with WindowsTM 9x/Me or NT 4.0/2000, 256 colors, 16-bit sound card, CD-ROM drive, speakers or headphones.

Discovery Educational Software

Quizmaster: A multiple-choice general knowledge quiz for learners of English and native speakers.

Try to win a million points by correctly answering fifteen multiple-choice questions. You have three trump cards which you can play only once each: Do a Survey, Ask the Expert and Cut the Odds. You can “stick” at any time to keep the points you have won so far, but if you answer incorrectly you will lose points. Play on your own to improve your general knowledge, or in a group competing for the highest place on the scoreboard. One of the group can act as Quizmaster, another as the Expert, and the whole group can be involved in the Surveys. Or if you prefer, the computer will do it all for you.

Great entertainment for family and friends!

Minimum system requirements:

PC, 486 or above, with WindowsTM 9x/Me or NT 4.0/2000, 256 colors, 16-bit sound card, CD-ROM drive, speakers or headphones.