Generally, the programme expresses this system correctly, but there are several errors and mismatches relating to two o'clock. Figure 4 Finally, in the Shopping section, we find a mismatch and an error. This programme is designed to offer independent learners some basic Catalan vocabulary. It provides feedback to each response in the Game activities, so learners are never unsure about whether they got the right answer. No-but this is understandable, given that the programme is based on a very general template.
Learners get mostly graphic representations of words and phrases, with little outright translation.
Learners who need a lot of listening repetition or a lot of time to complete the activities will be accommodated, as they are in complete control. The programme is neither linear nor sequential, which enhances the learner's control over navigation. It is most suitable for individual rather than group work. There is no attempt to provide a cultural context for the material, again understandable given the uniform template used for so many languages. Catalan CD-ROM is a basic word list and phrasebook for independent, moderately motivated learners.