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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