Although children testers were initially confused by the interface, they adjusted quickly and enjoyed the program. The phrases learned are valuable ones, and kids seemed to absorb many important phrases. The animations helped to reinforce the words, phrases, and sentences learned, and kids particularly appreciated hearing their own voices played back as the animations were replayed. A microphone is also required. This program does a good job of teaching and strengthening foreign language skills.
Lessons are sequential and are customizable.
The animations and story line are fairly interesting, although not as captivating as many of the other programs on the market. Still, kid testers were motivated to see the stories through to the end, which is the ultimate goal. Although the interface is not immediately intuitive, kids understood how to play the game relatively quickly. The program may not be as interesting as some others on the market, which does reduce the replay factor, but with some encouragement, kids can benefit from sticking with the program. The good range of difficulty levels makes it appropriate for families with many children of differing age groups and skill levels.