I know, it’s 2015 already, so why bother with the previous year’s reviews?

For one thing, because they matter. Reviews are not necessarily time-sensitive. Contrary to popular belief, each year’s review is the reference point for how a program might have evolved and improved over time and with each new release. What’s more, historical reviews enable people interested in software to get an sneak peek into how it might help them improve the one skill they lack, when they read about the experiences of other users.

Ultimate Vocabulary™ reviews from 2014 are a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their vocabulary in 2015.

Software Review Boffin awards a Gold 5–Star Prize to Ultimate Vocabulary

Established review site Software Review Boffin offers an in-depth review of eReflect’s program, emphasizing that the vocabulary builder is a leader in its category and stating that it’s currently the best program on the market. The editor at Software Review Boffin states, “It is an excellent choice for people wishing to enhance their vocabulary by being able to use words they may have only previously heard once or twice, and didn’t really understand.”

Word Buff Puts Ultimate Vocabulary™ to the Test

Word Buff gives an extensive review of the program, covering every possible feature, aspect, and technology of the software while offering an impartial, must-read analysis of its efficiency in building people’s vocabulary. Word Buff concludes the over 2000-word review by saying, “I do have to say that compared to other programs Ultimate Vocabulary is by far the most sophisticated vocabulary builder I’ve used to date, and, as I mentioned earlier, it has become my default program for building my own vocabulary (and with a site dedicated to words, I do get to try quite a few).”

English-test.net hosts an Interview with the Ultimate Vocabulary™ designer, Marc Slater

English-Test’s editor discusses vocabulary, success, and language with Marc Slater, the manager of eReflect and the creator of Ultimate Vocabulary™.  This insightful interview is perfectly summed up in a statement related to the need to truly master new vocabulary — something that Ultimate Vocabulary™ achieves. Here’s the quote: “One goal of vocabulary building is to take those words that one merely recognises and start using them actively to communicate more effectively.”

eTeachersHub.com describes Ultimate Vocabulary™ as essential for educators and students

One of the latest 2014 reviews of Ultimate Vocabulary™ is the one by the site eTeachersHub.com. The reviewer focuses on the 2015 release of Ultimate Vocabulary™ which is equipped with new features like social sharing, shared training, and most prominently, the cloud technology that enables practice on multiple devices from anywhere. This is a must-read review that gives an in-depth look into the program’s strengths and its value for vocabulary practice in the classroom.

Nurturing Learning blog shares thoughts on Ultimate Vocabulary™

Julie at the successful NurturingLearning.com blog shares her own insights and views on Ultimate Vocabulary™. She focuses on customer support and the feature-rich and activities-packed aspects of the program, saying, “There is so much to Ultimate Vocabulary, that I don’t actually think I have discovered everything in my time playing around with the program.  I’ve decided to work through the Words for Life Success list for 5 to 10 minutes each day, just because I like words. Customer service was fantastic and quick when we encountered some issues.  The issues were resolved within a couple hours of contacting them.”

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Ultimate Vocabulary™ 2015 is finally here! The long-anticipated 2015 release comes with compelling new features and functionality to make learning new vocabulary even more fun.

eReflect is known for making the learning process both pleasant and easy, something that’s even more apparent in this latest release. Ultimate Vocabulary™ 2015 is available in two versions: the Home Edition, and the new EDU edition, specially designed for schools and other educational organizations. Both are introducing new state-of-the-art features. The first is the most obvious – it’s all in the Cloud.

Cloud-based

What makes software instantly user-friendly is the ability to be there when you want it, and to not give you a hard time during installation and later practice sessions. eReflect has made sure that all of these problems have been solved before they even start.

Ultimate Vocabulary™ 2015 is completely cloud-based. In other words, it is a subscription-based service you can get access to for vocabulary practice anywhere, any time, on (almost) any device.

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Learning and Social Sharing

Nothing makes learning more fun than being able to share your accomplishments and your feelings of success with your friends and family. eReflect has made it possible for you to easily share your vocabulary improvement milestones directly from the software. You can now share your progress on Facebook and even practice together with fellow users and friends to make your vocabulary building routine fun and competitive.

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Ultimate Vocabulary™ EDU: Classroom-tailored

This version of the popular vocabulary builder is an essential component for any English class, especially for ESL students. Ultimate Vocabulary™ can be used in classrooms of any size as well as in one-to-one private lessons. It’s flexible, structured, and customizable enough to cater to every student’s needs and learning goals. Tailored for school environments and meeting the demands of modern-day teachers, Ultimate Vocabulary™ EDU is:

►Easy to Manage

Your students all get personal accounts which track their practice and progress. They also receive vocabulary building recommendations on what to practice with next.

►Insightful Reporting

With Ultimate Vocabulary EDU you have a bird’s eye view of your students’ progress and any weaknesses so you can better fine-tune their subsequent practice.

►Curriculum Compatible

What’s noteworthy about the EDU version is that as a teacher you don’t need to worry about teaching your students the right words. It’s compatible with curricula in the US, the UK, Australia, and many other English-speaking countries for easy, smooth integration in your classroom. This means little if any lesson planning will be required of you.

►Collaborative Class Learning

With Ultimate Vocabulary EDU you can get your students to practice individually but still be following the same word list, thanks to the system’s Class Word Lists feature. This means you can get a clear idea of their progress and see what improvements you can make to optimize the learning efficiency of every student.

►Customizable

One of the system’s most prominent features is its ability to meet every student’s learning needs. If a student knows a word on a list, they can move onto the next one without wasting time. This ensures each student follows their own learning pace and maximize their learning with tailored activities.

►Universal Compatibility

Lastly, Ultimate Vocabulary EDU will seamlessly function on any network, platform, educational lab, and personal device, which provides multiple learning opportunities. Your students can practice at home, you can teach vocabulary in one-to-one tutoring sessions, and you can supervise classroom instruction to many students at once, all through your school’s network.

Ultimate Vocabulary is currently being used by tens of thousands of happy customers in over 110 countries.

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Here at TopTenReviews.com, we gave Ultimate Vocabulary an excellent rating of 9.9/10 in a comprehensive review of the vocabulary software. The main reasons for this high rating were Ultimate Vocabulary’s huge dictionary of words and its range of interesting learning activities. Overall this is a very high-quality system for improving vocabulary.

High-Quality Instruction

Ultimate Vocabulary teaches more than 140,000 words. That might seem like an overwhelming amount, but the vocabulary software offers a variety of learning activities to help users come to grips with new words. Users can become familiar with words using flash cards or learn to use them through word matching and sentence completion exercises. There are also fun games, as well as tests, which users can use to assess their progress. There is just enough repetition in the exercises to make the new words stick without becoming boring.

Easy to Use

The interface of Ultimate Vocabulary is very easy to use. The sidebar facilitates navigation by allowing users to quickly jump to any section they want to explore. If you get bored during the middle of playing a game or realize that you’re not quite ready to tackle it yet, no problem. Users can simply jump over to another section to take a different approach, then return to the original game later.

Easy to Track Progress

One very useful feature of Ultimate Vocabulary is that it automatically records how much time a user spends on each type of activity. This allows users to easily recognize at a glance that they are neglecting certain sections or becoming too focused on particular games. It also shows how much time has been put into the learning process overall, so users can tell how quickly they are progressing.

Extensive Vocabulary

We found that Ultimate Vocabulary taught more words than any other vocabulary software that was reviewed. The 140,000 words that Ultimate Vocabulary teaches are broken down into 180 different word lists. Users can choose to learn just the words that are most relevant to them, or gradually work their way through the whole set. The software includes word lists that are specifically tailored to the GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and GMAT exams, which means that Ultimate Vocabulary could be very helpful for students who are preparing to take those particular examinations.

Technical Support

eReflect, the company that makes Ultimate Vocabulary, offers a year-long money-back guarantee for any users who find that they are unsatisfied with the software. Users who are having technical problems can contact customer support by phone or email for help. There are also some useful tutorial videos included with the software that can be found in the Step-By-Step Success section, accessible from the sidebar.

Summary

TopTenReviews also found that Ultimate Vocabulary is likely to be a useful program for a variety of different types of students. English language learners will benefit from the most common English words lists, while more advanced speakers can use the software to help them prepare to take certifications, such as the GRE or SAT. The user experience is highly customizable, allowing the learner to set the level at which they want to study and the pace of progress.

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