Smart Start French from Syracuse is a comprehensive learning package designed to help all, from beginner to intermediate level.

More than 2,000 words with text and photographs are contained in the glossary, offering a pleasing glimpse of French culture and the language.

There is no need to be bored as there are plenty of opportunities to learn.

The software has a particularly useful record and playback function that allows the student to listen to a native French speaker and then repeat the words, playing back their recording to check pronunciation.

There is no real downside to this package other than truly horrible graphics and a dreadful bearded cartoon man who insists on interrupting every lesson.

Price: £19.99
Contact: 0118 920 9138
Feelgood Factor: 7 out of 10