| Level Set | CEFR | Vocabulary Size | Key Grammar Focus | Output Required | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1-2 | A1 | 500 words | Present Simple / Be | Single words / Phrases | | 3-4 | A2 | 1,500 words | Past Simple / Prepositions | 3-4 sentence paragraphs | | 5-6 | B1 | 3,500 words | Present Perfect / Modals | 1-minute monologue | | 7-8 | B2-C1 | 6,000 words | Passive / Reported Speech | Business letter / Debate | | 9-10 | C2 | 10,000+ words | Inversion / Ellipsis | 3-min improvised speech |
This is where the software shows its age. v10 was developed before the mobile-app revolution.
| Feature | Tell Me More v10 | Modern alternative (e.g., Babbel, Duolingo, Rosetta Stone) | |---------|----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Speech recognition | Basic, offline | Cloud-based, AI-driven | | Levels | 10 (C2) | Usually B2 max | | Live tutoring | No | Yes (e.g., italki, Cambly) | | Mobile app | No | Yes | | Updated content | No (frozen 2012–2015) | Continuous | | One-time purchase | Yes (DVD) | Subscription only |
Here is a taste of what each level covers in the Tell Me More English v10 Complete All 10 Levels package: Tell Me More English v10 Complete All 10 Levels
| Level | CEFR | Vocabulary | Grammar Topics | Outcome | |-------|------|------------|----------------|---------| | 1 | A1 | 500+ words | Present of “to be,” articles, singular/plural, basic adjectives | Introduce yourself, order food, ask simple questions | | 2 | A1+ | 800+ words | Present continuous, simple prepositions, possessive adjectives | Describe daily routines, talk about family, give directions | | 3 | A2 | 1,200+ words | Simple past (regular/irregular), comparatives, “going to” future | Narrate past events, make comparisons, express future plans | | 4 | B1 | 1,800+ words | Present perfect, modals (can/could/must), first conditional | Express opinions, talk about experiences, make polite requests | | 5 | B1+ | 2,500+ words | Past continuous, second conditional, passive voice (present) | Describe simultaneous past actions, hypothesize, shift focus in a sentence | | 6 | B2 | 3,500+ words | Past perfect, reported speech, passive (all tenses) | Summarize what others said, write formal letters, discuss hypothetical past | | 7 | C1 | 5,000+ words | Inversion, cleft sentences, advanced modals (might have been) | Argue persuasively, understand implied meaning, write essays | | 8 | C1+ | 7,000+ words | Subjunctive, ellipsis, substitution, fronting | Use sophisticated stylistic devices, read academic journals | | 9 | C2 | 10,000+ words | Idiomatic passive, complex conditionals (mixed), inversion with negatives | Fluent spontaneous speech, nuanced expression, master irony/sarcasm | | 10 | C2+ | 12,000+ words | All structures at native speed | Perform at educated native speaker level; produce professional reports and negotiations |
| CEFR Level | Tell Me More Level | Description | |------------|-------------------|-------------| | A1 | 1, 2 | Discovery – basic phrases, introductions | | A2 | 3, 4 | Survival – simple conversations, daily life | | B1 | 5, 6 | Threshold – work, travel, opinions | | B2 | 7, 8 | Vantage – complex texts, debates | | C1 | 9 | Effective operational proficiency | | C2 | 10 | Mastery – near-native fluency |
Each level contains ~60–80 hours of study material, totaling ~700+ hours for all 10 levels. | Level Set | CEFR | Vocabulary Size
Product Type: Computer-based language learning software (CD-ROM/DVD + optional online components)
Target Audience: Self-learners, schools, universities, corporations
Levels Covered: A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Mastery) across 10 progressive levels
1. Listening
2. Speaking
3. Reading
4. Writing
5. Vocabulary & Grammar