The comprehensive Oxford Picture Dictionary Interactive CD-ROM provides hundreds of hours of speaking, listening, reading, and writing practice, all on a single disc. The software has been designed for learners of English on a beginning to intermediate level. Features of the Oxford Picture Dictionary Interactive CD-ROM * All 3,700 words of The Oxford Picture Dictionary are presented with sound and stunning visual images that provide easy access to meaning and pronunciation. * Students can hear and learn to read, say, and spell any word they choose to explore. * User-friendly navigation and help screens are geared to the special needs of language learners. * A special viewer allows students to easily explore the whole graphic as well as zoom in for close ups. * Vocabulary can be easily searched, either by contextualized topic page or through a pictorial glossary, helping students develop reference skills. * A wide selection of activity types appeals to a variety of learning styles. * Activities such as Conversation, Reading, ?Job Talk,? Dictation, Role Play, and Writing provide contextualized vocabulary practice in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. * A built-in word processor encourages students to write about any Dictionary topic and print out their work. * Easy lookup of words from readings, dialogues, and students? own writing is facilitated by hyperlinked referencing to the glossary. * Games offer motivating, easily customized reinforcement activities. * Flashcard Maker enables students to practice on-screen or print out picture/word cards based on their own word lists. * Randomly-generated tests for each topic page enable targeted testing and multiple retests, facilitating pre- and post-testing. * Summary and detailed reports allow students and teachers to monitor progress. * A Teacher Management System on the same disc permits teachers to review and edit student information, as well as view tests and writing.

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