Parrot figurative language

Supplier: 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