Technical Information

Fast ForWord and Clear Fluency require the following to operate effectively:

Operating systems
• Windows 7/10
• Mac OS X 10.11 or later
• Chrome OS™

Browsers
• Chrome
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari (for Fast ForWord only)

iPad 5 / iPad Air / iPad Air 2
• iOS 11.3 or later
• Safari browser

Not supported: 
• Safari for RA+ on computer
• Internet Explorer
• iOS 11.2 or earlier

Mouse or touch pad: A mouse provides more accuracy than a touch pad.

If you see a blank screen after you’ve clicked the START icon:

  • Make sure pop ups are not being blocked, especially if using Internet Explorer or a 3rd party web site.
  • Hover on the icon at the bottom of the screen to check you haven’t already opened the programme

If the programme freezes:

  • Ensure you aren’t clicking the exercises too fast or too much.
  • If your computer is low on available memory space, close unused programmes.
  • Clear your computer’s browsing history.

Headphones – cup style stereo headphones are only suitable for Fast ForWord

Headphones to use with an iPad:

  • Logitech H150 and a 3.5mm 4pin to 2x3pin headset splitter adapter OR Apple ear buds with a microphone. Other brands of ear buds may also work.

Headphones to use with a computer:

  • Microsoft Lifechat LX-3000
  • Logitech USB Headset H390
  • Logitech H150 Stereo Headset + USB 3.0 Audio Adapter