Viv's Vocabulary Database (Version 3.8)
(www.vivquarry.com)
I have redesigned the whole
interface to work with the standard windows screen resolution (1280 x 1024). The
program is now easier to use on laptops because use of the mouse / touchpad has
been virtually eliminated. The database sections can be accessed using the Tab
key or cursor keys, and the buttons are activated by pressing the first letter
of their title. The help files have also been updated.
What's new in the teachers' version?
When Viv's
students finish a level, they automatically start a new vocabulary notebook.
The new teacher's version allows the revising and testing of only the words
which have been added to the student's database at the new level.
What is it?
An electronic notebook for learning
and testing vocabulary. (see
screenshots of the program)
Who is it for?
Language learners of any language which uses the
Latin script (I don't know if it will work with Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and
other non-Latin scripts. The program could also be used by people studying
other subjects
Language teachers can prepare word lists including
meanings in the students' native language and context sentences in English.
These word lists can be 'locked' so that they can't be edited or deleted, and
then tested either in class or at home, providing the students have a copy of
Microsoft Access on their computers. Teachers can also set the program to
automatically record test scores (These functions are not available in the free
student's copy of the program).
How does it work?
Simple! You write the words and
expressions you want to learn, along with their meanings in your language and a
context sentence. Whenever you want to, you can test all or groups of words,
and the program will allow you to record your test scores if you want to.
Remembering 60% of your words and expressions is considered a 'pass'. After
testing, you can see the words you got wrong, their context sentences and the
correct answer.
This program has been designed to be used in conjunction with Viv's notebook organisation, but however your notebook is organised, you will still be able to use Viv's Vocabulary Database to help you learn new words.
Requirements
You'll need to have a
copy of Microsoft Access (part of the Microsoft Office
suite 2007)
on your computer to be able to use this program. However, you don't
need to know anything about using Access to use Viv's
Vocabulary Database.
The Free version of the
program comes as a Microsoft signed package file 155kb in size. When uncompacted, the size of the file is 740kb. There is also a
help file: VVDBHelp.chm (22kb). If you keep this help file in the same
folder as your database, you can get help by pressing the 'F1' key. Disk
space isn't a problem with the Vocabulary Database. It's been tested with over
2,000 words and expressions and its size was never more than 900kb. If
you've got Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel on your computer, but aren't sure
if you've got Access, download Viv's Vocabulary Database and when you open it
by double-clicking on the file, it will automatically open Microsoft Access if
you have this program. If you haven't got Access, which comes with the
Microsoft Office Professional software suite, you can still use your Viv's
Vocabulary Database program by downloading a free 'runtime' version of the
program from the Microsoft web site. You'll find instructions on how to do this
on the Database download page (see below).
Installation
Instructions for installing the program are on the download page (click on
the link below)
To receive a free copy of
Viv's Vocabulary Database (students' program) download
page.
To buy a copy of the teacher's/language school version (teacher's version) click on this link