Exercises and practice tests are included in all of these sets. Lab, network, and site options are also available. The two CD-ROMs contain a total of 8 units, each of which cover a specific vocabulary area. Words and sentences are presented through games and activities at different levels. QSteps provides exposure to authentic language in natural contexts by means of an intuitive user interface for young learners.
Learners visit interactive islands filled with listening, speaking, and reading activities.
Each activity teaches new vocabulary while reviewing and reinforcing words previously learned in QSteps. Games and songs, combined with original animations and stories, keep young learners engaged and attentive. An interesting way to use it is to have students create QuickTime movies of themselves with a digitizing camera like Connectix's QuickCam or on a Mac that digitizes from a regular camcorder. Then they can make the dictations of their timeless words for other students to try to use. It can be used to make 'catch-up' tests for students who were unable to take a test with the others in the class.