Hello Ogamari!
My eldest daughter will turn 3 years old next month. Recently, her vocabulary has grown so much that I am surprised every day when she asks me, "Where did you learn those words? I was thinking, "I want her to be exposed to a wider variety of words. I was thinking, "I want to expose her to more words," when I found the perfect app for her. That is "Kototanken," a word study app for preschoolers. It is easy to use and allows children to naturally acquire vocabulary while playing! In this issue, we will introduce its charms!
What is the "Kotoba Tanken" language learning application?
Words Tanken" is a vocabulary building application developed for preschoolers. The app is designed to provide a fun way to input vocabulary, from familiar words to slightly rare ones, through flashcards and output through quizzes. Cards for tools and other items that are not often mentioned in daily life are also included, and parents and children often have fun together saying, "Wow! and "Wow!" together with parents and children.
AppStore :. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6741560634
Currently, only iOS seems to be supported.
The flashcards have an automatic playback function and employ a system that allows students to quickly memorize words through images. They can efficiently increase vocabulary while also using the right brain.
This is what I like about "Kotoba Tanken"!
Anyway, it's simple! Your child can go on alone.
My daughter cannot read yet, but thanks to the easy-to-understand UI, she quickly understood where to tap on the screen. The buttons are designed so that they are easy to press, even with small fingers, so that she can progress on her own without a parent nearby.
Because it is live action, it comes across as real!
Another nice point is that the cards are made of real photographs. While it is my impression that illustrations are often used in such teaching materials, the realistic photographs used in "Kotokotanken" make it easy to grasp the image of words that are new to you.
I've seen this before! or, conversely, "I didn't know such a thing existed! and "I've seen this before! I feel that the connection between words and reality becomes stronger. The pictures help us understand things that we don't often see in everyday life, such as kokeshi dolls and tsukushi, in a concrete way! My eldest daughter was also excited, saying, "I've seen this before! I felt that she was able to remember them visually as well.
The study history also allows you to see your hard work!
Kotokotanken" also has a function that allows you to check your learning history at a glance!
The calendar allows you to quickly see when you have studied, and the number of consecutive study days and badge function make it easy to understand visually. It is easy to say, "You worked hard today! I feel that this helps to motivate the children themselves. Also, as a parent, I am happy that the number of activities and quiz answers are recorded, so I can see the growth in numbers! If you have a family rule like "If you do well for X number of days in a row, you get a reward! If you have a family rule like "If you work hard for X number of days in a row, you get a reward!
Other nice points!
Zero advertising and peace of mind
Many people are a bit nervous about handing over their smartphone to their children because free apps are full of advertisements.... Kotoba Tanken" has no ads at all, so there is no need to worry about jumping to strange pages on the way to the site.
Second language notation function is also available
The flashcards can be subtitled in English, Chinese, or Korean below the Japanese text.
This feature was included at the request of bilingual families and families of international marriages. Those who are raising children in a multilingual environment can use it with peace of mind, and it could also be a gateway to English education for children!
If you become a premium member, which costs 200 yen per month, your cards will triple from 272 to 795, and you will be able to add your own original cards.
We encourage you to use "Kototanken" as an opportunity for your child to become more familiar with words!
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Finally, my second daughter became a preschooler! It's been a while since I've worked alone at home, but sometimes I look at the bouncer and say, "Ha! He's not here!" "...Oh, I see...daycare..." I'm not sure what to do.
Ogamari (IT enthusiast)
A new mother who gave birth in May 2010, she is a freelance website developer, computer instructor, and programming tutor. Her hobbies are watching comedy and bowling (she is a bowler, but is taking a break due to the birth of her child).
Operates "MOMIT," an online IT community for moms only.
https://momit.jp/