If your children like to be thrown in at the deep end when it comes to learning a language, KidSpeak French may be just for them.

It's an easy and fun to use piece of software using games, songs and puzzles to help children and their parents.

The CD-Rom is an immersion programme and every instruction is in French, which means younger children who are not so confident may need adult support.

More confident children will quickly pick up what they are expected to do and should be able to work through games on their own. There is also a help option explaining things in English.

Five modules contain games and a song. Most of the games can be played at three levels of difficulty and include activities such as identifying fruit.

Aimed at children aged five to 12 learning French at school.

Price: £19.99. Rating: 8 out of 10. Contact: www.transparent.com