Learning to read is one of the most important lessons we learn. Without this acquisition many doors would be closed. You would not be able to decipher the words on thispage and the program would be lost to you.

The program is easy to use and a simple idea executed in such to make it work well. Many parents and teachers have used the flashcard technique to teach specific words either about the house or as part of the build-up to reading a first book. This cassette takes the same approach and uses the computer to add a new dimension.

There are three main parts, alphabet training, spelling and the flashcard sequence. The words used fall into four categories: Baby's first words, words for toddlers, colours and words from the pre-reading Griffin series.

When the flashcard option is chosen, a word is shown on the screen and to help the young reader the word is illustrated with a cartoon type moving picture and appropriate sound. The program is simple but can lead on to greater things. My son was soon telling me takes of pirates, islands and hidden treasure whilst we played the game together.