Extra English (Windows app)

A complete package for advanced learners of English

Developed to meet the needs of learners of English as a second or additional language wishing to perfect their command of the language.

• 130 exercises, each with a bank of up to 150 questions and, where relevant, a Help file.

• The exercises can be taken in any order and can be revisited at any time.

• By creating a user file and logging on each time you use the program, the computer will keep an on-going record of your work and you can view (and print) a report of your work at any time.

• The topics are divided into the following groups:
  Grammar: verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, articles, pronouns, question words
  Vocabulary: verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, look-alikes, gap-fill, informal language, US English
  Idioms: phrasal verbs, wise sayings, prepositional phrases, as similes, question tags, common phrases
  Reading: a variety of texts with comprehension exercises
  Use of English: cloze tests, transformation exercises, error correction, word formation
  Writing: spelling, formal and informal language, essay topics
  Listening: links to listening material on the internet with associated activities.

• Games and puzzles: Word games, quizzes, hangman, word search

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