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Selingua Language Tutor

 

Ratings

Overall Rating:

4.25 stars
Content Quality: 4.25 stars
Effectiveness: 4.25 stars
Ease of Use: 4.25 starsstar
Reviewed: Mar 19, 2007 by World Languages Editorial Board
Overview: Selingua is a vocabulary training program which is intended to expand expertise in the following languages: German, French, Spanish and Swedish. You can choose to download the creator’s software from the website or use the Java version. You choose your native language and choose the language you would like to learn. It gives various methods of interactive learning categories to exercise one’s proficiency in another language. One of the six vocabulary game options is the crossword puzzle whereby the clue is the preset language of choice and the letters must be filled in spell the word in the language you wish to learn.
Learning Goals: Exercise target language vocabulary
Target Student Population: Learners of English (both American and British), German, Spanish, French and Swedish.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: Basic proficiency
Type of Material: Drill and practice
Recommended Uses: Target language practice
Technical Requirements: Free download

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

Rating: 4.25 stars
Strengths: There are over 2000 words in the vocabulary database and more words can be added if the user decides to download the FREE software. The range of words to be translated can be set by the user. the range of words from easy to hard is very impressive. A good spectrum of words and choices of games. The interactional aspect of it keeps the user engaged and able to continue at their own pace.
Concerns: n/a

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating: 4.25 stars
Strengths: This is an excellent site for someone who knows the basics but would like a creative way to learn more or a refresher.
Concerns: n/a

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating: 4.25 stars
Strengths: Extremely easy to navigate. For example a picture of a keyboard is used as an icon to show where to click to type. Mixes words with picture to capture various types of learners.
Concerns: In some of the games the actual keyboard on the PC can be used but the keyboard icon is still present on the screen. This can become confusing as the icon keyboard isn’t always to be used for all games.

Other Issues and Comments: n/a
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