Monday, August 4, 2008

Braser Product Review -- Go for the "Spanish Whiz"

If you're looking for a good Spanish software program, Braser offers a great one at http://www.braser.com/. If you're just a beginner, the "Start Spanish" software is right for you. As an intermediate speaker, I found the Start Spanish program a bit too easy; although, it did remind me of some vocabulary words, such as the titles for nationalities (e.g. canadiense). But for you beginners out there, Start Spanish is your starting point. Both of these programs are more affordable than many of the other software programs out there.

I spent more time of the more accelerated "Spanish Whiz" program, and it really helped increase my vocabulary and challenged my verb use. You can choose among three levels with increasing difficulty. The first level is plenty challenging but still not intimidating, and the third level is great for advanced learners wanting to perfect their grammar.

Spanish Whiz tests your ability to conjugate while increasing your word recognition. The program uses the same words in different exercises so you continue to gain exposure to them. There is audio along with each phrase and word, so that you can hear the correct pronunciation and repeat it out loud.

This way, while you move through the exercises, you’re utilizing and strengthening various skills at the same time—building a verb vocabulary base while practicing conjugating…while perfect your grammar…while being introduced to new nouns…while listening to the pronunciation…while reading the phrases. The program even has games and jokes, making for an even more interactive experience. You can look words up in the dictionary and also make a personalized dictionary for words you’re trying to memorize.

Think Spanish! Magazine highly recommends Braser!

Have you tried Braser? What did you think? Please leave your comments below.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This site also has a great Word of the Day gadget that you can add to your iGoogle page.