LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime

LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime

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LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime: Give Your Child a World-Class Start in English

Transform screen time into active learning with 100+ expert-led videos, games, and speaking activities. Built by the British Council for a safe, ad-free, and confident path to English mastery.

Publisher

British Council

Category

Education

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

3.9/5

Total Ratings

700

Locales

4

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LearnEnglish Kids Playtime app village map with educational story and game icons

LearnEnglish Kids Playtime app village map with educational story and game icons

Carousel of animated educational stories and songs for children learning English

Carousel of animated educational stories and songs for children learning English

English grammar game for children identifying verbs on a mobile screen

English grammar game for children identifying verbs on a mobile screen

A spelling game interface in the LearnEnglish Kids app showing a cartoon airplane and a house to teach vocabulary.

A spelling game interface in the LearnEnglish Kids app showing a cartoon airplane and a house to teach vocabulary.

An interactive grammar game for children on the LearnEnglish Kids Playtime app.

An interactive grammar game for children on the LearnEnglish Kids Playtime app.

A listen and record activity screen where kids can practice English pronunciation by recording words and phrases from the Goldilocks story.

A listen and record activity screen where kids can practice English pronunciation by recording words and phrases from the Goldilocks story.

A screen showing unlockable bonus item rewards with cartoon characters in multiple languages.

A screen showing unlockable bonus item rewards with cartoon characters in multiple languages.

A detailed progress report for a child learning English showing percentage completion for speaking spelling and grammar skills

A detailed progress report for a child learning English showing percentage completion for speaking spelling and grammar skills

Why Parents Trust LearnEnglish Kids

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Build Confident Speaking

The listen-and-record feature allows your child to practice pronunciation by comparing their voice to expert narrators in a low-pressure environment.

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Gamified Core Curriculum

With 100+ animated stories and interactive challenges, children master grammar and spelling through active play rather than passive watching.

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Safety You Can Count On

A completely ad-free and secure experience that protects your child's privacy, giving you total peace of mind while they learn independently.

About the app

Everything you need to know about LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime.

Description

Learn English through fun, animated song and story videos. Safe, ad-free games and activities help your child develop in these key areas in English: reading, listening, speaking and grammar. Recommended ages: 6–11 OVER 100 QUALITY VIDEOS Our animated songs and stories are created by the British Council’s language learning experts and grouped into themes like fairy tales, classic children’s songs and grammar chants. Each video comes with subtitles that can be turned on or off to help children read and listen. Download all the videos to watch them whenever you want, even offline! Videos include: Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Jack and the Beanstalk, Old MacDonald, The Wheels on the Bus, Incy Wincy Spider and the Tales of Shakespeare. A LISTEN-AND-RECORD ACTIVITY ENCOURAGES SPEAKING Each animated video comes with an engaging listen-and-record activity that encourages your child to say and repeat the words from the video, building confidence in speaking over time. Children can listen to the narrator, record themselves and compare their pronunciation with the narrator’s. GAMES TO IMPROVE SPELLING, UNDERSTANDING AND GRAMMAR Each pack of animated videos comes with challenging word, grammar and spelling games to help children learn and understand the language they see in the videos. FOLLOW YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS In each pack you can see how your child is progressing in five areas: Videos, Speaking, Spelling, Understanding and Grammar. AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES The app is available in English, French, Simplified Chinese and Spanish. Go to the Parents’ area to change the language. SAFETY AND DATA PRIVACY Your child’s privacy is very important to us. The app provides a completely safe and ad-free learning environment. We do track how the app is used, such as which games/videos are most popular, but we only use this information to make the app better for your child. We do not collect any information about your child or your family. MANAGE YOUR CONTENT TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE APP LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime has a simple way of managing content. Simply delete any unwanted packs. All videos, games and progress will be deleted, but unlocked bonus items will remain in the Monster Village. LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime SUBSCRIPTION: Subscribe to unlock UNLIMITED access to all songs, stories and games. One-month and six-month subscription periods available. Price of subscription will vary depending on plan selected and region. Payment is charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless auto-renewal is turned off in your iTunes account settings. Manage your subscriptions or turn off subscriptions anytime by going into the iTunes account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. PRIVACY POLICY http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/apps/learnenglish-kids-playtime/privacy TERMS OF USE http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/apps/learnenglish-kids-playtime/terms Contact learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org for feedback and help. ABOUT THE BRITISH COUNCIL The British Council creates top English learning apps for learners of all ages, from pre-school and primary school children to adults. Our apps for children help them use English with confidence! Visit our website to see all our apps: http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents/apps.

Latest Version

4.10.12

Size

223.0 MB

First Released

Nov 14, 2014

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime

What is LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime?

LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime is an app by the British Council that teaches English to children aged 6–11 through fun, animated songs, stories, and games. It focuses on developing skills in reading, listening, speaking, and grammar.

Does LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime offer offline video viewing?

Yes, LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime allows users to download all videos. This feature enables children to watch content whenever they want, even without an internet connection, directly within the app.

What is the recommended age group for LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime?

LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime is recommended for children aged 6–11. This age range ensures the content and activities are suitable and engaging for the target audience.

How does LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime improve a child's speaking skills?

LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime includes a listen-and-record activity with each animated video. Children record their voices and compare their pronunciation with the narrator to build speaking confidence.

Is LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime a free application?

No, LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime requires a subscription to unlock unlimited access to all songs, stories, and games. Both one-month and six-month subscription periods are available.

Does LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime collect personal user data?

LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime provides a completely safe and ad-free learning environment. It does not collect any personal information about children or their families, only tracking app usage for improvements.

Can parents monitor their child's learning progress in LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime?

Yes, LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime allows parents to track their child's progress across five key areas: Videos, Speaking, Spelling, Understanding, and Grammar. This feedback is available per content pack.

What languages are supported in LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime?

The LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime app is available in English, French, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. Users can change the language selection within the dedicated Parents’ area of the app.

How many videos are available in LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime?

LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime offers over 100 quality animated songs and story videos. These educational videos are developed by the British Council’s language learning experts.

How do I manage my LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime subscription or cancel it?

To manage your LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime subscription or turn off auto-renewal, navigate to your iTunes account settings after the purchase. All payment management occurs through iTunes.

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