In addition, on the web you can find user reviews of some software. Most programs can be used by absolute beginners and are often useful for a few weeks. A smaller number are also appropriate for more advanced learners. Most programs are for teenagers and adults. Generally, these programs are available for only the most commonly learned languages in North America.
Programs differ considerably in content.
Learning activities and other features. Use of English. Programs that focus on everyday language nearly all use English with the learner seeing the target language and the English equivalent simultaneously. The more sophisticated programs tend to use English considerably less or not at all. Use of target language writing system.