The Bottom Line
If you are looking for an interesting new way to learn French vocabulary, there's a free program that can help. The educational software company Transparent Language has developed a program called Before You Know It, the "Lite" version of which is freeware.
This flash card software program will help you learn and remember dozens of French vocabulary words and is available for both Windows and Mac.
This flash card software program will help you learn and remember dozens of French vocabulary words and is available for both Windows and Mac.
Pros
- Interactive vocabulary practice
- Progress tracker
- Sound files
Cons
- Free version has limited features
Description
- Flash card program
- Vocabulary lists
- Four testing options
- Sound files
Guide Review - Before You Know It - French Learning Software
Before You Know It is a flash card program that can help you learn and remember French vocabulary.Simply choose a list of vocabulary to work with and then decide between four testing options of varying difficulty:
- See French word and think of English translation.
- See French and type English.
- See English and think of French.
- See English and type French.
If you like the Lite version of Before You Know It and want more, you can upgrade to the Deluxe version, which includes
- Additional content: 1,000 words and 250 phrases
- Multiple choice and dictation exercises
- Pronunciation tutor
- Ability to edit existing lists and create new ones
- Option to use the software on Palm or Pocket PC
BYKI Lite (free version)
BYKI Deluxe (premium version)
New: A forum member was kind enough to compile last month's Mot du jour for use in BYKI and will continue to do so for future months - learn more (you will need to log into the forum to download the list).
