Another great tool for language learners
.We know the importance of having a good competence on vocabulary .The more we
know vocabulary the more we can constructively express ourselves . Oxford Word
Skill software is very easy to use .The thing we need to do is run the software in the computer. After
starting the application there will be a user name for sign in .After finishing
that one can access this easily.
We can have some other instrumental use of it such
as pronunciation part, which will also develop our pronunciation skill too.The software contains almost 80
unites of vocabulary presentation and practice. All the units are divided into
models of five to ten units on the basis of different units. Each unit contains
different kinds of topics .Learners find there so many exercises which will
help them to improve themselves if they practices all. It is not necessary that
learner have to work here chronologically, they can start their work from any
section. The section are-
• Expanding
your vocabulary ( units 1-6 )
• The
body ( units 7-13 )
• You
and other people ( units 14-19 )
• Leisure
and Lifestyle ( units 20-26 )
• A
changing world ( units 27-32 )
• Institutions
( units 33-37 )
• News
and currents affairs ( units 38-43)
• Work
and finance ( units 44-51 )
• Concepts
( units 52-57 )
• Spoken
English ( units 58-66 )
• Written
English ( units 67-73 )
•
Aspects of Language ( units 74-80 )
This software cover a wide range of
vocabulary and it also can improve our listening and pronunciation skill as
some tasks are design on listening. In here we can see that tasks are based on
different exercises like fill in the blanks (with or without clues), some also
have task with or without listening .They will also get immediate feedbacks. Learners
can repeat the words or phrases two or more than three times to remember it .There
are also have some other interesting activities in “Oxford
Word Skills’’ advanced software. Such as :
Expanding your vocabulary ,Immediate answers for all the exercises ,A
list of vocabulary with a phonetic pronunciation guide ,Listening bottom ,Filling
vacancies with suitable words.Learners will get various types of
vocabulary there ex:
*Various aspect of language;
compounds, discourse markers.
*Different academic fields in
English; literature, science, journalism, newspaper, food, kitchen and
vegetables.
* A range of concepts; problems and
solution, truth and lies.
*A wide range of topic; behavior,
competitive sports.
So in this software we can learn
different types of vocabulary .Its friendliness also promote to use this software
.Any one can access this software to improve their level . There are spaces for
writing in the answers plus a 'Test yourself' cover card for students to 'cover
and check' they have learned the new vocabulary .As it gives instant feedback
we can easily identify our position and can get the score .This software is
motivational too .It arises learners interest by giving interesting topics,
pictures .It’s task has no time limit .There we will see every section is
divided in different kinds of options and it has also notebook to save and
print out their own notes or translations.
WE can use this software outside the
class also so students can get interact with this program at anyplace and at any
time.
Though it is a great software to
increasing our vocabulary it has few drawbacks .As there is no time limitation
learners will not be take it seriously they will do it lazily .Another thing is
we cannot customize it as it is a CD ROM software . They have to work on given
tasks. User will also notice it that passages are remaining same in very Fill
in the Blanks .It will be more effective if it has some speaking tools also.
To sum up,I can say any learners can improve their vocabulary skill if they practices all the exercise
by themselves no doubt. Outcome of this software is very beneficial. The goal
of this software is to make learners conscious about grammar, correct their
pronunciation and increase their vocabulary power .So we can upheld our level
by practices the task in this software .So do practice if you want to polish you
skill too .Best of luck J
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