Parents' Guide to LookUp: English dictionary

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age 12+

Comprehensive vocabulary-building tool with quizzes.

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What's It About?

LOOKUP: ENGLISH DICTIONARY is comprehensive reference tool where kids can access definitions, a thesauraus, pronunciation, and information about words' origin. In addition to vocabulary development, the app also offers a translation feature. English words will automatically be translated into the desired language and appear under words' definitions. Language options include Chinese, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Romanian, Greek, Tatar, Tok Pisin, Indonesian, Malay, Turkmen, Tajik, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Northern Sotho, and Setswana. Kids can explore words under the Discover tab or can use the search field to find specific words. They have the option of liking words by tapping on the heart icon or, if the face recognition feature is turned on, they can smile at a word to like it. Words can be organized into collections. Quizzes offer an interactive way to learn and practice vocabulary. Kids can earn and collect trophies by performing well on quizzes. Users can also turn on Siri shortcuts to access word definitions with voice control.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids will find this beautifully designed, comprehensive reference tool to be an easy to use and interactive vocabulary-building tool. The app's design is visually appealing and user friendly. There's no need for tutorials to figure out how to take full advantage of this tool. LookUp: English dictionary reinvents the idea of a pocket dictionary, making it easier to access definitions, synonyms, and antonyms. To give kids a more complete idea of each word, the app also offers information regarding each words' origin and information that appears in Wikipedia. Visual learners will enjoy the illustrations and/or photographs that represent each word. The verbalized pronunciation is another useful feature. The clear audio pronunciation takes the mystery out of how to say each word. People who speak more than one language or are learning English will love that a translation appears right below the definition. LookUp: English dictionary considers multiple ways kids make meaning or relate to information. The app also makes a great reading companion. Kids can easily look up words they don't know while reading and can organize them into collections based on book or topic. The quizzes are a fun, interactive way to practice vocabulary. Overall, LookUp: English dictionary is an awesome vocabulary learning platform; however, parents should be aware that kids will be able to access mature content depending on the words they search or choose to learn. In addition to definitions to curse words or mature language, kids may also see illustrations or photographs that depict artistic and/or realistic nudity, alcohol consumption, and other mature themes.

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  • Families can talk about the different ways the LookUp: English dictionary app can serve as a learning or study tool. It could be used as a reading companion in order to define key terms in books. Kids can make collections geared towards test preparation and can check their learning progress through quizzes. Families may find this tool useful in preparation for the ACT or SAT exams.

  • Think of different ways to come together around word games. This tool is a way for families to up the ante in preparation word/vocabulary themed board games or game night activities.

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