Level 4 topics include words with silent letters, hard and soft c and g words and decoding of three syllable words. Winners Old and New is about filling missing words in sentences which are embedded in very interesting stories about the historical origins of sports. Many of the exercises at all levels are timed and the student is encouraged to try to beat a previous time. With practice and repetition this could lead to faster reading speeds. The exercises are all explained in advance and controls are simple and consistent.
Reports are available to show which units have been completed by a student at each level.
Installation on a PC with Windows 98 was simple, with clear instructions. It did not involve a Wizard, but required clicking on the CD icon. A short paper User Guide came with the CD, covering both Windows and Macintosh operation. It is essential to hear the instructions in the program clearly, in order to be able to do the exercises, as many involve matching of text to spoken input. Good headphones would be helpful in noisy environments.