The smaller the list of words, the more frequent the problem ones are repeated. In the recall mode, the user is presented with the graphic and must say the target word without prompting. This reduces the cognitive load to pronunciation in part one, adding memory in the second mode. In both modes progress is monitored by the program with a record that shows on the screen, which increases motivation through instant feedback. In addition to the two modes, there are three activities.
Users then respond with the correct one of four vocabulary items.
The computer can give help. All you do is have to ask. The second part tests them by requiring that they produce one or the other of the minimal pairs. David also gave me a look at a prototype of CPI's latest project, a conversation program that uses speech recognition to allow users to engage in extended conversations with different characters in the computer. This one is interactive in the truest sense of the word.