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Why use Interlex?

Unlimited Scope

Interlex lets you decide what you want to learn and how you wish to learn it. The software can be used in conjunction with a variety of learning materials, e.g. course books, newspapers and magazines, literary texts, grammar books, multimedia CD-ROMs etc. As long as you continue to study a foreign language, Interlex will never become redundant.

Flexible Environment

The Interlex work environment is inherently flexible, since the way vocabulary is tested is largely dependent on how it is entered and on the amount of detail supplied. The needs and preferences of different users are further accommodated by a wide range of options that control response evaluation and feedback. There are four different methods of testing vocabulary: into your native language, into a foreign language and multiple choice (in both directions). Some testing modes are more rigorous than others, so the learning process can be divided into manageable stages. For example, you can use multiple choice testing to gain a basic level of familiarity with the material, and then use the other modes to learn it more and more thoroughly.

Intelligent Testing

Interlex uses sophisticated methods of analysis both to set questions and to evaluate responses. When evaluating a free text response a wide range of criteria are used to decide whether it is correct. Considerable variation may be allowed in the matching of capital letters, punctuation, spaces, optional text, alternative variants and multiple meanings. For example, the default settings for response evaluation allow the following scenario:

Intelligent testing means that you do not waste time trying to satisfy the computer's natural tendency towards absolute precision.

Broad Appeal

Interlex is suitable for language learners at all levels, from beginner to professional linguist. It also caters for educators with different approaches to language teaching. Teachers who wish to promote independent learning can encourage their students to build a collection of vocabulary files over the duration of their course and then submit their work as evidence of private study. Those who favour a more proactive approach can author their own files to accompany a course, giving printed handouts in class and encouraging students to learn the material in their own time.

Ease of Use

Ease of use was the top priority during the design of the Interlex work environment. Many operations such as opening, saving, searching and printing files are completely standard and will be immediately understood by the most inexperienced of computer users. The online help facility guides you through the essentials of working with Interlex and provides comprehensive reference information. There is also a 'Tip of the Day' option which gives the user a valuable tip each time the program is started.

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