Entertaining English
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Introduction
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Entertaining English programs encourage children to 
develop and apply their English language skills in an imaginative
and constructive way.

The stunning graphics and wide range of options available ensure
that children return to the programs again and again, enhancing
their skills naturally and effectively.



Busy
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Busy is program one. Subject: Verbs and adverbs.

Busy performs an enchanting range of actions, which the player has to describe.

150+ different verb/adverb combinations are accepted, and the actions are
replayed to music if successfully described within the time limit. High scores
are earned for imaginative or unusual descriptions.

Options:

a) Skill Level (1-5), which sets the time limit
b) Choice of Verb Only/Verb + Adverb



How To Play Busy
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Press ESCAPE to end a game, and only press BREAK when you want to load
another program.

Press RETURN when you have typed in each verb or adverb. If the computer
"bleeps", your word is not accepted - so try again!



Timeslip
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Timeslip is program two. Subject: Past And Present Tense

A rocket collects each verb in turn from a series of sentences, and
travels back in time to an eerie cave.

The player has to choose or type in the correct past tense of the verb,
and also avoid a collision with the manic pterodactyl, as this destroys
the laser defences, and lowers the scores!

Options:

Skill Levels 1-3: 1 = Simple ("-ed" endings), 2 = Difficult (="ed" endings),
3 = Irregular endings

Skill Levels 4-6: As above, but word must be typed in instead of matched.



How To Play Timeslip
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Press ESCAPE to end a game, and only press BREAK when you want to load
another program.

Skill Levels 1-3: Use the cursor keys to move the rocket to the correct word,
then press RETURN.

Skill Levels 4-6: Type in the correct towrd.



Loading
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Busy is recorded on side 1 of the cassette. Timeslip is recorded on side 2 of
the cassette.

Insert the cassette with the correct side up for the game you want, then type:

CHAIN"" (RETURN)