Personal Lexicon 2.0

Introducing Audio!

Personal Lexicon 2.0 introduces audio in a big way with the Audio Library and the Download Audio Service. Using the Audio Libray you can import MP3 or WAV clips into your lexicon and attach them to lexical items or personal examples. Listening to, importing and managing your audio is all done with just a couple clicks of the mouse.

Once your audio library grows big enough you'll be able to take advantage of the 3 new listening tests. Use these tests to hone your aural skills so you can identify words or ideas in conversation. Each new test focuses on listening from different angles.

  • The Basic Listening Test plays audio for lexical items and asks you to type in the word or phrase that you hear.
  • The Phonetically Similar Test shows you a list of words that sound the same and ask you to choose which one you hear.
  • The Context Listening Test plays entire personal examples and asks you to fill the missing pieces.
Like our previous tests, these are highly configurable.

At this point you might be thinking, "Where can I find audio for my lexicon?" That's where the Audio Download Service comes in. If you don't have specific audio that you want to use then you can download audio quickly and easily. The Audio Download Service has 23 languages available for download and attempts to auto-detect the language you need. If you're studying one of the major world languages then the chances are the Audio Download Service has it. Moreover, new languages continue to become available.

Other Enhancements

All tests have received graphical improvements especially the Test Results screens. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect.

  • The Multiple Choice Test has an improved look with cool new buttons.
  • The Usage Example Test centers its content when appropriate or left justifies it for long text that wraps.
  • Each test can now handle long text, whether it's the answer or the question. These long pieces of text are fully visible without opening a larger window.
  • Test Results are much easier to read and understand. Again, text wrapping is used so that there's no need to make the window extra big.
  • Test defaults have been removed from the preferences. Now defaults are automatically saved every time you create a test. Personal Lexicon also remembers what type of test you last created.

Additional improvements and bug fixes have been made. A full list will be made available shortly.

Existing Users

If you've purchased a license within the past year then you can upgrade to version 2.0 for free! If you purchased a license previous to that then you can get an upgrade for a discounted price. Check out which one you qualify for by clicking here.