Using the cd-rom before you look at a unit in the book

The CD-ROM can help you discover how much vocabulary you already know about a topic. Try this:

• Choose a topic from the Exercises menu, for example Food and drink in the At home section.

• Complete the two exercises. After each exercise, click Check your answers to see how many questions you got right. Make a note of any words you found difficult.

• Now go to the relevant unit of the book. Study the notes on the left-hand page. Try to find the words you didn't know from the CD-ROM. Complete the exercises on the right-hand page.

• Finally, return to the CD-ROM. Look at the My progress section. Can you improve your score this time? Complete the two exercises again for the same unit.

Using the cd-rom after you look at a unit in the book

The CD-ROM can help you to remember words you learnt from the book. This kind of revision is very important if you want to remember vocabulary. Try this:

• When you complete a unit from the book, write the date at the top of the page.

• One week later, go to the CD-ROM and do the two exercises from that unit. How much vocabulary can you remember? Make a note of any words you found difficult or couldn't remember.

• Go back to the unit in the book and look for the words you didn't know. Study the words again.

• Finally, return to the CD-ROM and complete the two exercises again. Did you remember those difficult words?

The CD-ROM can also help you test yourself. You can even personalise the tests to cover the topics that you want to practise. Try this:

• When you finish a group of units in the book (for example, the nine units in the People section), go to the CD-ROM and make a test on the vocabulary from those units. The CD-ROM will create five test questions from each of those units. For an extra challenge, use the time limit function. If your score is low, look at the units again. Then create a new test and try to improve your score.

• Alternatively, create a test when you have completed the whole book. Choose units at random or concentrate on units that you found difficult.

Can the CD-ROM help me with my pronunciation?

Yes, it can. The CD-ROM has a record and play-back function which you can use to practise your pronunciation. Try this:

• When you have completed an exercise on the CD-ROM, click the green arrow to hear a model pronunciation of the words or sentences.

• Then click the red Record your voice button at the bottom of the screen. Practise saying the word or sentence.

• Now click the green Play your voice arrow at the bottom of the screen. Does your pronunciation sound correct? Listen to the model pronunciation again to check.

• Record your voice again if necessary.

Can I use the CD-ROM for fun?

Yes, of course! We hope you will find all of the exercises fun. However, there are also two games which can help you to practise vocabulary in a fun way.

• In Word Challenger, you score points by choosing the correct word for the picture. This game can help you to remember what words mean. You can make the game easier or harder by using the different options. If you write down your score after each game, you can try to improve it next time.

• In Falling Letters, you can practise listening and spelling. Try to score as many points as you can in the time available. Write down your score and try to improve it next time.

Both these games are quick and fun. Just playing for five or ten minutes a day can help you to remember more vocabulary. And to make things even more fun, you can have a competition with a friend. Who can score the most points?

What else can the CD-ROM do?

Remember that the CD-ROM also has a dictionary function. You can use it to look up any words that you don't know. You will need an internet connection for this.

Also remember that you can check your progress at any time using the Progress section. This will help you to see which exercises you have completed. It can also show you areas where you need more practice. In those cases, go back to the book and study the lefthand pages again.

We hope you enjoy using the English Vocabulary in Use Elementary CD-ROM.

English Vocabulary in Use

Elementary with answers Second edition

Do you want to improve your vocabulary quickly? Do you want the confidence to use the right words when you need them? Whether you're studying on your own or in class, English Vocabulary in Use Elementary covers all the words and phrases you need at this level to understand and be understood in English. This new edition is fully updated to make the book even more relevant and accessible.

• Two-page units with clear explanations on the left page and practice exercises on the right.

• Presents and explains new words in context and shows you how to use them.

• NEW! Error warnings and vocabulary tips help you avoid common mistakes and learn new vocabulary more effectively.

• Based on a corpus of real written and spoken language to ensure the vocabulary is completely up-to-date.

The new CD-ROM gives you over a hundred practice exercises, providing further practice for every unit.

e NEW! Interactive games make learning fun.

• Make your own tests! Choose from 600 questions to test the vocabulary that you want to practise.

• Audio recordings provide extra listening practice listen, repeat and record your voice to practise your

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• The built-in dictionary gives you instant definitions of new vocabulary - add your own notes to personalise your learning.

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