Expert Review
Super-cute monsters teach Spanish-language letter sounds
Grades
Pre-K–1
Price
Free to try
Platforms
iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Entertaining language vocab builder needs more work to really shine
4–12
Paid
Linux, Mac, Windows
Expansive language tool lets users listen, speak, and learn
9–12
Free, Free to try
Android
Writing system study tool needs letter sounds to make an impact
3–12
Free
Android, Kindle Fire
Explore homes -- and cultures -- around the world in exquisite detail
K–3
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Inconsistent user experience mars terrific language-learning concept
Solid language learning has addictive games, stellar progress tracking
6–8
No-frills spelling game better for Italian speakers than learners
1–3
Android, iPad
Stellar but pricey tool immerses users in meaningful language learning
6–12
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Chrome
Language-learning network has good potential, but questionable content
11–12
Free, Free to try, Paid
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Chrome
Simple tool eases communication, supports aspects of language learning
Web
Natural text-to-speech tool helps kids with reading difficulties
Free, Paid
Deep but dispersed content best for independent European learners
Simple literacy activities offer focused practice but lack pizazz
Pre-K–K
Extensive humanities resource offers deep well of great content
