Touch, Look, Listen: My First Words

© 2013 Storytoys
$1.99, iPad, Android
Teaches: vocabulary, reading, ESL, German, French, Spanish, Chinese
CTR Rating: 94%
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CTR Review

Featuring clear illustrations and multiple language options, this "visual dictionary" looks and acts like previous StoryToys apps, with 3D popup pages that magically unfold. Unlike the others, this app has a specific function, however -- to allow the exploration of 100 common words in English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese. The pedagogy works -- it helps you explore new words while reinforcing those you already know. There is also a second language option to explore French, German, Spanish and Chinese. The items are grouped into 14 categories, and you can choose to have English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese as either primary or secondary language. Other nice touches include clear images and professional narration. You can also toggle on/off the background music, which is good for classrooms. See also Farm 123. All in all, this is an excellent app.