Read with Ello

Read with Ello

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Read with Ello: The AI Reading Coach That Builds Confident Readers

Transform reading time from a struggle into a success. Using the Science of Reading, our award-winning AI companion listens, guides, and empowers your child to become a fluent, independent reader.

Publisher

Ello Technology, Inc.

Category

Education

Downloads

141K+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

2K+

Locales

1

Reading Reimagined

Discover the interface used by 141K+ users.

A screenshot of the Read with Ello app showing a children's storybook interface with an elephant AI character helper.

A screenshot of the Read with Ello app showing a children's storybook interface with an elephant AI character helper.

Interface of the Read with Ello app showing a storybook illustration and a reward shop with digital prizes

Interface of the Read with Ello app showing a storybook illustration and a reward shop with digital prizes

Read with Ello app interface showing an AI elephant reading buddy and phonics word decoding.

Read with Ello app interface showing an AI elephant reading buddy and phonics word decoding.

Read with Ello app interface showing award badges and a selection of illustrated reading books for children

Read with Ello app interface showing award badges and a selection of illustrated reading books for children

Read with Ello app interface showing a library of kids books and a new quest start button

Read with Ello app interface showing a library of kids books and a new quest start button

A library of colorful decodable e-books for children in the Read with Ello app

A library of colorful decodable e-books for children in the Read with Ello app

The Personal AI Tutor for Every Young Reader

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 141K+ users.

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A Patient, Judgment-Free Coach

Our AI listens to your child read aloud in real-time, offering gentle corrections and instant help so they never feel stuck or frustrated again.

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The Science of Reading

Built on evidence-based phonics instruction, Ello uses a proven methodology to help Pre-K through 3rd graders master decoding and fluency.

Turn Practice into Play

Eliminate nightly homework stress with gamified rewards and digital prizes that keep your child motivated to read every single day.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Read with Ello.

Description

Build confident, independent reading with Ello. Learn to read with the most advanced AI reading coach, Ello. Your child’s read-along companion who listens, teaches, and transforms them into a confident reader. Ello is a transformative reading companion that goes beyond just teaching – Ello listens, corrects, and guides your child as they learn to read. Recognized as one of Time Magazine's top inventions of 2024, and featured on Good Morning America, Ello stands out as an award-winning reading program. More than just an app, Ello acts as a personal reading coach, using speech recognition technology and evidence-based reading instruction to provide immediate assistance when your child gets stuck. Key Features: 1:1 reading companion personalized to your child's needs Library of more than 700 decodable books Crafted by literary experts Uses principles backed by the Science of Reading Trusted by more than 30,000 parents Powered by our AI Adaptive Learn system Built for Pre-K through 3rd Grade What the experts say: "AI reading tutor shines as a responsible AI application" – Common Sense Media "Ello aims to eradicate childhood illiteracy by leveraging artificial intelligence and child speech recognition technology." – TechCrunch Parents love us: "I love this app so much. My granddaughter is struggling with reading. I heard about this app, gave it a try. We both love it so much. When my granddaughter gets stuck on a word, she just taps the screen and the elephant helps her. For those who don’t have patience with helping kids read, this app will help and be patient. I highly recommend this app. The books are also very interesting. She’s eager to read them all." – Kathy J. "She is 6 and has struggled with reading, but Ello makes reading fun. Coupled with us encouraging and making reading fun, it becomes a great partnership and now she comes to me and asks if she can read one of her Ello books. This is a great thing after only one month. Definitely recommend. Give them a try. Our daughter has really flourished this month and made some real progress in her reading." – Jamie M. "My daughter struggles with reading but since we downloaded Ello she enjoys reading, and it has helped her build confidence in her reading!" – Brandie D. How it works: To subscribe to the service, parents sign up for a free trial and then pay $14.99/month for a digital subscription. The subscription includes full app access to Ello’s 1:1 instruction, an exclusive library of digital books, and digital prizes weekly. Ello is recommended for children in preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade and third grade. Privacy Policy http://ello.com/privacy Terms of Service http://ello.com/terms

Latest Version

2.48.0

Size

639.0 MB

First Released

Aug 5, 2021

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Read with Ello

What is Read with Ello?

Read with Ello is an AI-powered reading coach designed to help children in Pre-K through 3rd Grade build confident, independent reading skills. It uses speech recognition and evidence-based instruction.

How does Read with Ello help children learn to read?

Ello helps children learn to read by providing a personalized 1:1 AI reading coach that listens, corrects, and guides. It uses speech recognition and offers over 700 decodable books.

What age range is Read with Ello designed for?

Read with Ello is built for children in Pre-K through 3rd Grade. It is recommended for preschool, kindergarten, first, second, and third-grade students.

Does Ello offer a free trial?

Yes, Ello offers a free trial for parents before subscribing to the service. The subscription includes full app access, digital books, and weekly digital prizes.

How much does a Read with Ello subscription cost?

After a free trial, a digital subscription for Read with Ello costs $14.99 per month. This subscription provides full app access, the exclusive digital book library, and weekly digital prizes.

What features are included in the Read with Ello subscription?

A Read with Ello digital subscription includes full app access to 1:1 instruction, an exclusive library of digital books, and weekly digital prizes.

Is Read with Ello recognized by experts?

Yes, Ello is an award-winning program recognized by Time Magazine as one of 2024's top inventions. It is also featured on Good Morning America and praised by Common Sense Media and TechCrunch.

How many books are available in the Ello library?

The Ello library contains more than 700 decodable books for children to read. These books are part of the subscription service.

Does Ello use AI for reading instruction?

Yes, Ello is powered by an AI Adaptive Learn system and utilizes advanced AI and child speech recognition technology to act as a personal reading coach.

Where can I find the privacy policy for Read with Ello?

The privacy policy for Read with Ello is available online at http://ello.com/privacy.

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