PUMA Shareware Presents: Vocabulary BLASTER - FLASHCARDS Congratulations on selecting a PUMA Shareware product. At PUMA we are dedicated to producing quality software that is straightforward and easy to use so that the student can concentrate on mastering the lessons. You can master the program in less than 5 minutes and will not find lots of switches or options to learn. Vocabulary BLASTER is designed to increase your vocabulary skills quickly and easily. It is fashioned around the question and answer format of FLASHCARDS and should be used in conjunction with a good dictionary. The word definitions presented should be treated as memory joggers and not as the final definition. This is because many of the words may have several meanings and your dictionary should be consulted for actual definitions and to understand the full context of the meanings. The program is designed to run on any IBM compatible computer and the dictionary used can be hardbound or, for best results, a multimedia electronic version with audio which provides the correct pronunciation. I like to use Windows95 to switch quickly between a multimedia dictionary and FLASHCARDS. The dictionary is my technical expert and FLASHCARDS handles the memorization. To run the first lesson, enter: LESSON1 Other lessons are: LESSON2, LESSON3, LESSON4 Documentation: README.TEXT Getting started: At startup you will be given two options. The first is the level (1 - 5) and the second is whether you want "definition" or "word" input. At first the "word" input will be a bit easier. You may, however, alternate word and definition input until you master the cards in both modes. The only other thing you need to know is how to get out of the program if you want to return to the operating system. That's easy, press followed by . So you start up and are presented with a question, and you haven't got a clue. Take a wild guess or just press the enter key. FLASHCARD will beep and display the correct "Answer" above your input. The cursor then travels to the upper right corner of the screen where it waits for you to . Note the difference between your input and the correct answer and then bump a key for the next question. You will likely strike out 10 times or more before you complete the set successfully. When you make a error, the question will repeat after a few times. In each lesson, the student is presented with 5 sets of 20 cards. Each set is called a level and the program randomly selects from the 20 cards, 50 times. The object is to complete the 50 questions without incurring more that two errors (three "Strikes" and you're out). If you get the third strike, the high score is updated and you start over. Typically you would start with level one and repeat it until you have "Successfully" completed it 10 times. At level two, you will be presented with a second set of 20 cards. At level two you work your way through the 2nd set and then the first set (you already know these), until you have completed both sets "Successfully" 10 times. By the time you get to level 5 you will work your way from level 5 to level 4 to level 3 to level 2 to level 1. As you progress through the series, the questions seem easier. Review: When you have mastered lesson 1 continue with lesson 2. I like to go back and review all previous lessons after completing a lesson. The repetition and review will quickly make these words yours to command. Shareware: Vocabulary BLASTER is "NOT" free software. It is marketed under the Shareware concept which gives you a chance to try before buying it. You may use Vocabulary BLASTER on a trial basis for a week, after which you are obligated to register this software or pass it on to a friend. Most shareware downloaded is a limited version and registration yields the complete program with all the bells and whistles. This is not true of Vocabulary BLASTER. The program you have in your possession is the complete and up to date version. Registration permits your use of this program beyond the trial period and gives you the satisfaction of contributing to the development of other educational products. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. It is characterized by low overhead and low prices and has the ultimate guarantee -- If you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. We hope you will find Vocabulary BLASTER a helpful self improvement tool and that you have as much fun using it as we did developing it. Compuserve members can register this program online by typing GO SWREG. Registration ID 7284. Nonmembers will need to use snail mail. Look for these other fine PUMA Shareware products: Spanish FLASHCARDS MEMDTX11.ZIP Planning a trip to the Caribbean, taking a Spanish course or just want to brush up on your language skills? FLASHCARDS will burn Spanish vocabulary words deep into your brain. Easy to use. Options include English to Spanish or Spanish to English. Progress is measured by a score keeper and a timer. Over 800 words in 8 lessons. Spelling GREMLINS GREMS20.ZIP Intensive drill of the 300 most difficult words to spell. FLASHCARDS will erase and replace words that you have learned incorrectly or never learned at all. There are 300 spelling words in 6 lessons. Presidential FLASHCARDS PRESID20.ZIP Learn the facts and figures about US Presidents quickly and easily. Presented in the FLASHCARD format. You will be well on your way to becoming a walking encyclopedia. States FLASHCARDS STATES20.ZIP Learn the Capitals, flowers, birds and trees of the 50 states. 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