Parrot figurative languageSupplier: http://www.parrotsoftware.com |
Type of exercises:
- Figurative language/expressions
Developed with SLT: Yes
Theory based: No, based on clinician experience
Record own speaking attempts: N/A
Correction of own speaking attempts: N/A
Easy to use?: Yes
Customisation/personalisation: No
Error handling: None
Prompts/cues given: None
Record results: Yes
Tutorials: Yes, online
Free trial: Yes but not the complete program
Support: Via Livechat or the suppliers can take over the user’s PC. All support takes place 9am-5pm New York time.
Comments:
- The online subscription allows access to all the modules available so as the user progresses they don’t need to purchase new modules. It feels like an app when downloaded on an ipad
- The CD version has more functions than the internet version
- A download version exists for $19.95 per program but works only on Windows, not mac
- Some of the expressions are very American
N.B:
Voice is American and computer generated
No visual rewards for correct answers
Easy to use independently: Yes Number of exercises: Small Version: Other Languages Available, American English Access: Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen Record Results: Yes Evaluation: Developed with SLT, Free trial, Theory based, Tutorials |