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Develop a Bolo Clone App: Google Launches an App that Helps Children Practice Reading

Google believes that technology holds the power of revolutionizing the learning experience. The app uses google’s text-to-speech and speech recognition features to help kids learn to read. This app also has a built-in assistant named ‘Diya’ that assists a kid in the learning process.

The app makes the learner read out loud and Diya makes sure that they’re spot-on with their pronunciations. If not, she will immediately jump in with corrections that mark effectual and immediate changes. To add some more convenience the user can learn the pronunciation of any particular word by tapping on that word.

The app offers language learning in a combination of two languages such as Hindi & English, Espanol & English, only English, and the likes. In addition to this students are taught using gamification features such as jumbled words where a user has to spell the word hearing the pronunciation and using the jumbled alphabets. Other learning methods include Speed Reading, Word Meanings, and Pop the Ballons.

The user is rewarded using stars and in-app prizes as they move forward improving their skills. To everyone’s surprise, the app minds the child’s privacy and can function without data or wi-fi. Also, their voice is not stored or analyzed on Google’s servers but in real-time on the device. The app doesn’t use voice data to make the app better. And in addition to this, the app is completely free of in-app purchases and advertising. Parents can feel free to download new stories using the internet and use the app offline and for free.

Your goal with developing a language learning app should be something different than focussing on monotonous academic learning. First and foremost, you should research well on methods that work well in providing effective teachings to kids. Helping a kid learn a language is entirely different than helping an adult learn something.

Your app should motivate a child to think differently. You can make use of gamification features and use the problem-solving approach to design a progressive learning curriculum. But remember, your app has to teach kids, so it should include the ‘Fun’ element in all lessons or activities at all times.

Your app should work well from the teacher as well as the parent’s point of view. As they’re the ones who would validate the app for the children. So if they’re not convinced that your app serves a good purpose then your app will never be able to reach its targeted niche. At the same time, the children expect your app to be like a new game that they like to play. Hence, it must serve its purpose well while satisfying parents and teachers.