Introduction to the game

As per the old adage, practice makes one perfect. 

Practice words are accessible on the site.  To learn them, you have to consult a dictionary.  Further, in order to test your spelling skill, you have to silently spell each word to yourself or spell in front of your parents.  Most parents print the words and ask their children to practice.  While many children find it exciting initially, they pretty soon find it laborious and monotonous.  Many continue to practice them grudgingly under pressure from their parents.

To overcome this barrier, North South Foundation has developed an Online Spelling Bee Word Game to improve English skills of children of the Indian American community.  This is an interactive game providing a challenging and rewarding experience.  The objective is to make it a fun in learning. 

The game has the following unique features:

1)     It emulates the actual spelling bee environment:  computer pronounces a word; you can ask it to repeat the word; alternatively, you can ask for a definition, root, or sentence.

2)      It allows you to choose words among six categories ranging from beginners to advanced.

3)      Words are given randomly so that you don’t get the same sequence of words in each session.  This will eliminate monotony and boredom.

4)      As you learn words, the computer will suppress them so that you will not be annoyed with the words you already know.

5)    You will see your scores and the improvement you make over time. As a result, you will gain more confidence in your own capabilities.

FAQ

a) If you make a tax-deductible donation of $50 or more, you are eligible to use the game. To obtain your login, please furnish the following details  in an e-mail to nsfgame@gmail.com: proof of payment (e-mail confirmation, payment mode and date), e-mail used for contest registration, NSF regional chapter name, father's full name,  phone number, your child's full name,  login (e-mail address), and a password,  which you need to get in. Your request for game login will be processed in the order it was received. The response time depends on the accuracy and completeness of the information you  submit along with the request and the volume of requests at that time. Please note that the registration fee for any contest does not include the access to the game. Requests for game login without the complete information mentioned above will be ignored.Please allow three days before sending a reminder.

Can I see a demo version before I sign up? 

Yes, you can use demo version of the game at this link : Demo Version 

What do I need on my computer to use the game? 

You need a good set of speakers and recent versions of Real Player & Internet Explorer. 

I can't hear the words? 

Make certain that your speakers are turned on and the volume is properly set. We have done our best to get audio files for most of the words. If you have problem with a specific word, submit your feedback using Comments button. We will take your feedback and take appropriate action to improve the game. 

Do I get the same words I use in Game in the contests conducted by NSF? Are all the practice words there in the game?

Most of the practice words are available in the game. Further, we have added a lot more to enhance your vocabulary. This is a learning tool to improve your English Language skills irrespective of whether you participate in the contests. 

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