Choosing a Word List

Choosing a Word List

Overview

To change the word list click on the "Change word list" button and select a new list from the many courses available.
If you are looking for a specific word or letter pattern use the "Search" facility in the main menu.
  1. The courses and word lists
  2. Finding a starting point using Test (placement test)
  3. Splitting words into syllables etc
  4. Mixed words mode: fast track, revision
  5. Symbols for homophones & words in past tense

Video tutorial


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