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Rigid English-language-learning app fails to excite.
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English Club
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What's It About?
ENGLISH CLUB features a step-by-step method to help kids learn English. First, they go through a tutorial that introduces them to the concepts discussed in the lesson through flashcards and writing practice. Then they go through a learning process that incorporates flashcards and short descriptive videos. Finally, kids complete practice activities that involve reading a story, writing words, and playing a short multiple-choice game. They must complete all activities in each stage of a lesson before moving to the next stage, even if they already know the content. Successfully completing activities and entire lessons earns kids medals and positive praise.
Is It Any Good?
Although the general design makes it seem like English Club is for older kids and teens, the actual content will appeal more to younger English-language learners. The structured activities break down the content well, but English Club also limits how kids can learn. Yes, they'll find multiple ways to learn and practice new letters, sounds, and words, but they can only do it in a specific order. There's no skipping ahead or even skipping over a lesson to get to more challenging content. Instead, kids must successfully complete all the activities in a lesson to move ahead. Additionally, the design of the app and the lengthy tutorial videos feel cumbersome and potentially confusing to those new to English.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the challenges that come with learning a new language. Can chatting with friends, playing games, and watching movies in the language of your choice help?
Talk to your kids about the benefits of being bilingual. How does the world change once you can speak another language?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : letter or word recognition , phonics , reading comprehension , speaking , spelling , vocabulary
- Skills : Self-Direction : achieving goals , personal growth , Communication : speaking
- Pricing structure : Free to try, Free
- Release date : July 16, 2013
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : shani hajbi
- Version : 1.1
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 5.1 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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