Owing to the systematic learning method used in the course the child remembers more and more new words. Memo the Dragon grows in size with every word correctly remembered, motivating the child to do more exercises and review the material using the intelligent SuperMemo method.

By way of the SuperMemo algorithm the program selects for repetition those words and phrases that might otherwise be forgotten. All of the characters and objects in the course are animated in an amusing way, which further encourages the child to learn and have fun.

The application includes:

• 100 words in 6 languages (English, French, Russian, German, Spanish and Polish) introduced in 10 interactive scenes (In the Forest, Jobs, My House, At School, At the Lake, Treasure Island, Winter, Food and Drink, My Body, and Expressions)
• 300 exercises which are also suitable for children who cannot yet read and write, with three of these for each new word or expression: finding the correct person or object described in a voice recording, ordering letters or words to correspond to a presented image and sentence building 10 educational games to practice the vocabulary from each of the interactive scenes
• over 100 pictures to print out and colour in
• a sound and picture dictionary with all of the words from the course along with images and recordings

The main character in the course is a Dragon called Memo, who grows in size with every word the child correctly remembers, motivating the young student to learn more and more. Memo encourages the child to do new exercises and review the old ones with the intelligent SuperMemo method.

By way of the SuperMemo method, the application analyses the learning progress and chooses words that need reviewing. All of the characters and objects featured in the course are animated in an amusing way, which additionally increases the child’s interest in the course.

System requirements

a PC with Windows XP SP2 PL / EN, Windows Vista PL/EN or Windows 7 PL/EN
2 GHz Pentium processor or faster, 256 MB of RAM
CD-ROM drive, Sound card
200MB of hard disc space.

Pictures to colour in

Each character from the course can be printed out and coloured in. To print, click on the icon with the right mouse button and choose the "Save as" option on the menu. :

Parents’ questions

Are the courses suitable for my child?

The multimedia course is designed for children aged 5-9. The interactive scenes, which present the new words, are child-friendly and entertaining. New words and phrases are then repeated using the SuperMemo method. Thanks to this, the child learns effectively and motivation is guaranteed.

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Can a 2– or 3-year old start learning with the course?

The exercises do not require any reading or writing skills so even very young children can start learning! The sooner the child makes friends with Memo and gets some exposure to English, the easier it is for him or her it to master new words and expressions when he or she is older.

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Can a 5-year-old use the course without adult supervision?

The course has been designed so that children can work on it individually without any adult help. Memo the Dragon gives hints to the child suggesting where to click to complete the task. Memo communicates with the child while he or she is learning, encourages and praises correct answers.

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I have two children. Can they both use one course?

Yes, you can introduce any number of users in both courses. A separate individual learning path is designed for each child, since the algorithm schedules individual repetitions.

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What is the SuperMemo method?

The SuperMemo method is a method renowned in Poland and all over the world. Its unique feature is its scientifically-proven repetition algorithm based on research into long-term memory. The SuperMemo method provides the learner with an optimum plan of repetition while studying and makes learning faster and more efficient.

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Can I monitor my child’s progress?

At the beginning of each lesson Memo invites the child to revise the words and phrases that were learnt the previous time. The scale in the main window shows the number of exercises completed and those requiring revision. Memo grows in size with each correct answer, reflecting the increase in the child’s knowledge. The scenes that have been covered with complete success are marked with a green “tick.”

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How often should the child learn?

All English courses using the SuperMemo method are designed to teach the language in an optimal way – with relatively small amounts of material presented frequently. This way of learning is the most effective, allowing the learner to memorise a high volume of material without needless effort and thus it is ideal for children as it does not overtire them. It is therefore important to encourage the young learner to use the course as often as possible, and learn in a series of small steps. In this way the child is not overburdened.

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How long does it take for a child to cover the whole course?

It depends on the frequency of learning. Our multimedia courses are designed so that individual exercises can still be revised with the SuperMemo method even after the whole course has been completed. Additionally, children will enjoy the interactive, user-friendly games for a long time to come. If a two-year-old starts learning with Memo, the course will then accompany that child for several years.

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How can I motivate my child to learn English?

It is important to praise even the smallest amount of progress that the child makes and show an interest in what he or she has learnt. The multimedia courses with Memo the Dragon help parents to monitor their child’s learning process and control the scope of the material that is presented. Memo motivates the child to play with the course and learn. All of the characters and objects in the course are accompanied by funny animations, which additionally encourages the child to learn and have fun.

Opinions

After coming back from school Michał asks us to start your program. He loves it, especially the games. He has already learnt a lot of new words

Wiesław Kolaczek
father of a 6-year-old SuperMemo learner