Spanish for the Real World

Reviewed by Cynthia A. Sorrels
Published by Knowledge Adventure

Age Group: Age 8 and Up, Adults
Type: Foreign Language
Price: $30.00 US

PC version requires:
Windows, 486-66, 16M RAM, CDx2

Mac version requires:
PowerMAC

Description:

Ready for a road rally? Spanish for the Real World is an amazing amount of fun! By completing the activities, you can compete in a road rally through Mexico. You'll likely pick up some basic Spanish as you play, but it'll be a blast! Honest, no pain at all.

  • Seven activities.
  • 3 arcade-style games.
  • Grammar and usage tips
  • Developed with language experts.

Technical Aspects:

We revved up for the road rally with no installation or technical problems. The speakers are each very distinct, the cartoon style graphics and sound effects add to the fun.

Report and Conclusions:

If you're going to buy a program to teach basic Spanish, get this one! We couldn't believe how much fun it was, and the entire family was gathered around the computer as we tried it out. The music is appealing, and the four levels of difficulty will keep this program fresh and interesting. Using the immersion technique to teach foreign language is not new, but using it in a game like this certainly is. Additionally, the activities are of the quality we've come to expect from Knowledge Adventure.




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