Software name: ASEAN Multimedia English
Publisher: CfBT Education Services (M) Sdn. Bhd.
This software is made especially for English learners of ASEAN countries. What is so special about this software is it has a bilingual dictionary with sounds. In addition to that, it caters three different levels of learners: post beginner, preintermediate and intermediate.
The activities that can be found in the software include vocabulary, comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, listening and dictation. Furthermore, it also has crossword puzzle and card games that attract young learners to learn English in an attractive way. The card games look interesting as it uses bright colours and graphics that attract children.
To make English learning fun, the software has many short stories that children would love reading them. Each topic has different short story. As follow-up activities for the short-story reading, there are comprehension items such as multiple-choice questions and true-or-false questions. It is beneficial for both teachers and parents as they can know how far the children have understood the stories.
As an addition to the activities in the software itself, the CD ROM comes with a workbook with answer key. This is to reinforce children and to consolidate work done on PC. Teachers may benefit from this workbook because they can keep the work done by children as records to see the progress the young learners.
For AME users, there is a website that allows them to interact with other users on how to exploit the software with full benefit. I found this software useful for Malaysian young English learners as it is especially made for second language learners. The language used is understandable by children and it is very user-friendly.
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