Differences between CD/DVD-ROM and Online

The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM version of a course and its Online counterpart are more similar than they are different--they have the same lesson text, audio, and video, and some of the same exercises--but one version may suit you better. The following list is an extensive comparison of the differences.

	CD-ROM DVD-ROM	Online
Full Lesson Text with Video and Audio	X	X
Multiple Choice Quiz	X	X
Fill-in-the-blank Quiz	X	X
Listening Dictation Exercise	X*	X*
Flash Card Exercise	X	X
Pronunciation Exercise	X
MP3 Mobile Lessons		X
Audio Glossary		X
Exercise History / Grade Tracking		X
Printable Full Lessons with Footnotes	X
Works on Windows	X	X
Works on Mac and Linux		X
Works without Internet Connection	X
Works without any software installation**		X
Subscription length: 6 months		X

 

*The CD/DVD-ROM Listening Dictation exercise uses a more sophisticated grading method.

**This assumes that system requirements such as a web browser and Flash are already installed.