Learn new vocabulary and languages with FlashCards for iOS

Vancouver,  CA   Jun 23, 2011 in Education

[prMac.com] Seattle, Washington - 7HillStudios and TouchLanguage, is an imaginative mobile software development company focused on mobile education apps, has today announced that TouchLanguage FlashCards - the studios' premiere language and vocabulary learning app - will be offered on sale as part of a promotion running through July. Compatible on all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running on iOS 3.2.2 or later, this application was created in partnership with Quizlet to provide users with an effective means to learn a foreign language on the go. Learn any language or vocabulary study set: Spanish, Japanese, Medical Terms, Historical dates, French, SAT Words, Computer terms, or create your own custom set! FlashCards is currently available for download on the Apple App Store in the Education Category. This application utilizes the extensive educational resources offered by Quizlet to provide users with eight different educational aides, exercises, and games. The app's vast collection of swipe-through flashcards don't simply offer up information. Instead, they challenge users to test their own comprehension. Each card offers users interactive questions that mentally engage them and encourage their development within their chosen foreign language. Should users get stumped by a card, they simply click on it and a thorough explanation of its given topic or word will be revealed immediately. The app includes a varied list of game-themed learning activities as well, with eight in all. These "Touch & Drag" games use a fun mix of imagery and wordplay, challenging students to learn and understand foreign words while giving them an entertaining mobile experience as well. FlashCards by TouchLanguage also offers multiple choice Knowledge Quizzes which are specially designed to test their understanding of words they have reviewed through the app. Just like any other mobile gaming app, a points system tracks the player's performance games too, rewarding them for good play and motivating them to learn. Though the app has an educational focus - and no shortage of educational tools on hand for users - its emphasis on vibrant graphics and dynamic touch-based interaction help it become a pleasurable experience rather than a dry educational one. Indeed, this attention to the user experience shines through, positioning FlashCards as one of the premiere language and vocabulary expanding education apps available for iOS.

Improve Your SAT Vocabulary

The SAT Test is divided in 3 sections:

1) Reading

2) Writing

3) Math

The reading section requires strong command over vocabulary to make a good score. The reading section comprises of 3 sub sections comprising of a paragraph each. Students are asked to read the paragraphs and answer the questions following. Among those, you ll see sentence completion questions which require a strong knowledge of vocabulary. The SAT reading section uses your vocabulary power as an indicator for your overall knowledge of English language. Your vocabulary is also going to help you in the SAT writing section. Infect SAT essay will be the first thing you ll notice when you take the SAT test. You get 25 minutes to organize your thoughts and express yourself using accurate and apt vocabulary. In the test, you ll even some words which you have never heard before. Mastering such difficult words is very important for SAT success.

You can do general vocabulary drills or review a pre tested list of words with a tutor. However for better results it’s advised to review a list which has been pre tested over the years. One of the best ways is to strengthen your vocabulary using a thorough list on suffixes and prefixes. Focus on improving your context skills. It’s well known that words learnt from context are more easily comprehended. Do a lot of comprehension practice and observe how words are used. Every word has a sound and our mind is capable to memorizing that without having to look for the meaning of the word, which is called our auditory memory. While leaning, make it a habit to say words loud so that it’s saved in auditory memory as well. You can also use sound association technique to increase your vocabulary. There could be some other fun ways as well like reading a book, using word of the day calendars and word games like crossword puzzles, brainteasers, jumbles or board games like Scrabble.

While a tutor help is always advantageous it does not mean you can not at all do without a tutor. Some families face financial challenges and cannot afford to hire a tutor. They can find free help on the Web (WWW). There are plenty of websites offering free SAT practice tests, SAT Wiki, Test Prep Videos, SAT Flashcards, Reading Cram Sheets, Writing Cram Sheets, and SAT Articles and Tips. There are various other resources available online which give you list of most effective words which are likely to be seen in the exam.

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