There is little which looks like a language drill or a practice exercise. Graphics are bold-color, fairly realistic depictions of the flora, fauna, and geology of the Australian field. Speed was good on all computers tested. With its intensive use of graphics and sound, and with some motion video, the program should be tested on older CD ROM drives or computers such as 486's before investing in a site license. The software encourages exploration and self-paced learning, and avoids drill and repetition.
Many activities are very readily adaptable to cooperative pair learning and exploring.
Insofar as input is stressed almost exclusively, Krashen's and other influences can be detected. Fit between the program activities and the targeted age group generally is quite good. In those venues, this software would offer an engaging learning opportunity for such students. Those younger learners with an interest in natural science and field biology will find a great deal to attract and engage them in this software. Most activities present a very nice mix of media, with colorful graphics, video, sounds, and text in the selected language.