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- PUMA Shareware
- Presents:
- Vocabulary BLASTER - FLASHCARDS
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- Congratulations on selecting a PUMA Shareware product. At PUMA we
- are dedicated to producing quality software that is easy to use so
- that the student can concentrate on mastering the lessons. You
- can master the program in less than 5 minutes and will not find
- lots of switches or options to learn.
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- Vocabulary BLASTER is designed to increase your vocabulary skills
- quickly and easily. It is fashioned around the question and
- answer format of FLASHCARDS and should be used in conjunction with
- a good dictionary. The word definitions presented are treated as
- memory joggers and not as the final definition. This is because
- many of the words may have several meanings and your dictionary
- should be consulted for actual definitions and to understand the
- full context of the meanings.
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- The program is designed to run on any IBM compatible computer and
- the dictionary used can be hardbound or, for best results, a
- multimedia electronic version with audio which provides the
- correct pronunciation. I like to use Windows95 to switch quickly
- between a multimedia dictionary and FLASHCARDS. The dictionary is
- my technical expert and FLASHCARDS handles the memorization.
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- To run the first lesson, enter: LESSON1
- Other lessons are: LESSON2
- Documentation: README.TEXT
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- Getting started:
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- At startup you will be given two options. The first is the level
- (1 - 5) and the second is whether you want "definition" or "word"
- input. At first the "word" input will be a bit easier. You may,
- however, alternate word and definition input until you master the
- cards in both modes.
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- The only other thing you need to know is how to get out of the
- program if you want to return to the operating system. That's
- easy, press <CTRL e> followed by <Enter>.
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- So you start up and are presented with a question, and you haven't
- got a clue. Take a wild guess or just press the enter key.
- FLASHCARDS will beep and display the correct "Answer" above your
- input. The cursor then travels to the upper right corner of the
- screen where it waits for you to <hit any key>. Note the
- difference between your input and the correct answer and then bump
- a key for the next question.
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- You will likely strike out 10 times or more before you complete
- the set successfully. When you make a error, the question will
- repeat after a few times.
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- In each lesson, the student is presented with 5 sets of 20 cards.
- Each set is called a level and the program randomly selects from
- the 20 cards, 50 times. The object is to complete the 50
- questions without incurring more that two errors (three "Strikes"
- and you're out). If you get the third strike, the high score is
- updated and you start over. Typically you would start with level
- one and repeat it until you have "Successfully" completed it 10
- times.
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- At level two, you will be presented with a second set of 20 cards.
- At level two you work your way through the 2nd set and then the
- first set (you already know these), until you have completed both
- sets "Successfully" 10 times.
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- By the time you get to level 5 you will work your way from level 5
- to level 4 to level 3 to level 2 to level 1. As you progress
- through the series, the questions seem easier.
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- Review:
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- When you have mastered lesson 1 continue with lesson 2. I like to
- go back and review all previous lessons after completing a lesson.
- The repetition and review will quickly make these words yours to
- command.
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- Shareware:
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- Shareware gives you a chance to "Try before you Buy." The 2
- lessons included with this shareware version contain 200
- vocabulary words. If you find these lessons useful, you are
- encouraged to register. REGISTERED USERS will receive the
- complete course of 4 lessons containing 400 vocabulary words.
- They will also receive any future revisions of the program,
- become eligible for custom programming and discounts on other
- Puma Shareware programs.
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- Compuserve members can register this program online by typing GO
- SWREG. Registration ID 7934. Nonmembers will need to use over
- land mail.
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- Look for these other fine PUMA Shareware products:
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- Spanish FLASHCARDS MEMDTX20.ZIP
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- Planning a trip to the Caribbean, taking a Spanish course or just
- want to brush up on your language skills? FLASHCARDS will burn
- Spanish vocabulary words deep into your brain. Easy to use.
- Options include English to Spanish or Spanish to English.
- Progress is measured by a score keeper and a timer. Over 800
- words in 8 lessons.
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- Spelling GREMLINS GREMS21.ZIP
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- Intensive drill of the 300 most difficult words to spell.
- FLASHCARDS will erase and replace words that you have learned
- incorrectly or never learned at all. There are 300 spelling
- words in 6 lessons.
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- Presidential FLASHCARDS PRESID21.ZIP
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- Learn the facts and figures about US Presidents quickly and
- easily. Presented in the FLASHCARD format. You will be well on
- your way to becoming a walking encyclopedia.
-
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- States STUFF STATES21.ZIP
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- Learn the Capitals, flowers, birds and trees of the 50 states.
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- To Register please fill out the enclosed form and send $15.00 to:
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- Bruce L. Baldwin
- 3708 Woodglen Ct.
- Lilburn, GA 30247
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- NAME: ____________________________________________
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- ADDRESS: ____________________________________________
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- Enclosed find $15.00 for the following PUMA Shareware Program:
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- Vocabulary BLASTER - FLASHCARDS V2.1 DOS GR
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