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Associated Press
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Studycat Adds KidSAFE Certification to Its Top Kids Chinese Language App
Studycat's Fun Chinese app provides a safe and ad-free way for kids to learn Mandarin through games, meeting parents' demand for secure educational tools. 'Studycat's Fun Chinese app combines safety and fun, helping kids learn Mandarin with confidence in an ad-free environment parents trust.'— CEO HK, HONG KONG, June 21, 2025 / / -- Studycat, a global leader in children's language learning, proudly announces that its Fun Chinese app, a top choice among kids' Chinese language apps, has earned kidSAFE certification. This milestone underscores Studycat's commitment to providing a safe, ad-free environment where children aged 3–8 can learn Mandarin Chinese through engaging, game-based lessons, addressing parents' growing demand for secure educational tools. Discover why millions of families trust Studycat's Fun Chinese app to teach their kids Mandarin. Visit or download it today on iOS or Android for a 7-day free trial at Studycat Chinese. The demand for Mandarin Chinese learning is skyrocketing, with a 200% increase in U.S. Chinese language programs over the past four years, driven by globalization and cultural interest. Studycat's Fun Chinese app meets this need by offering a comprehensive, research-backed curriculum that teaches listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through over 95 unique games and 550 words. Available on iOS and Android, the app supports both simplified and traditional Chinese, catering to a diverse range of learners worldwide. Parents today prioritize safety when choosing educational apps, with 85% expressing concerns about online risks. Studycat addresses this with its kidSAFE certification, ensuring an ad-free, distraction-free environment that meets rigorous safety standards. 'The kidSAFE Seal is a mark of trust, giving parents peace of mind while their kids learn,' says a spokesperson from kidSAFE Seal. This certification, combined with Studycat's intuitive design, makes it a standout in the $26 billion language learning app market, projected to grow at a 21.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2032. Studycat's Fun Chinese app has garnered a 4.52 rating from 11 million downloads, reflecting its effectiveness and appeal. Key features include: - Game-Based Learning: Interactive games, such as puzzles and songs, make learning Mandarin fun, keeping kids engaged for more extended periods. - Offline Accessibility: Lessons are available without an internet connection, making them ideal for travel or flexible screen time. - Holistic Curriculum: Covers all four language skills, aligning with international standards like the Cambridge English Young Learners curriculum. - Parental Controls: Tools to monitor progress and customize learning paths ensure a tailored experience. Recent updates to the app, including new thematic lessons and characters, demonstrate Studycat's commitment to innovation. These enhancements build on its 20-year legacy of creating award-winning language learning solutions for English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese. The app's ability to blend fun with education has earned praise from sources like Bilingual Kidspot, which noted, 'The games are really engaging and carefully thought out.' The emotional impact of Studycat's approach is profound. By turning learning into play, the app builds confidence and excitement in young learners, encouraging them to embrace Mandarin as a lifelong skill. This aligns with the growing trend of non-Chinese families enrolling their children in Mandarin programs, recognizing the language's role in future opportunities. As one parent shared, 'My 4-year-old loves the games and has picked up basic Chinese phrases in just weeks!' Studycat's global reach, with over 16 million families using its apps, underscores its authority in children's education. Its alignment with international curricula makes it a versatile tool for parents, educators, and homeschoolers. The app's success is further evidenced by its use in hundreds of schools worldwide, where it complements classroom learning with its immersive, play-based approach. About Studycat Studycat, founded in 2000 in Hong Kong, is a global leader in children's language learning, offering award-winning apps for kids aged 3–8. With a mission to make language learning fun and effective, Studycat's game-based apps teach English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese, empowering over 16 million families and hundreds of schools worldwide. Press Relations Studycat +852 2868 1234 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Popular services keep adding AI. Some customers want them to stop.
For 581 days in a row, artist Karen Crow dutifully opened language-learning app Duolingo and practiced her French. For the past decade, she used audiobook service Audible to listen to books while working and traveling.
CNET
5 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Learn Up to 14 Languages for $130 With This Exclusive StackSocial Offer
If you're traveling internationally, learning the local language can be a great benefit. It can help you navigate your new environment. Whether it's French, Italian or Indonesian, Babbel can help. Thankfully, StackSocial has an exclusive offer for the language learning platform right now. You can get a lifetime subscription to Babbel for only $130 when you apply the coupon LEARN40 to score an extra $40 off the already discounted price. This is a limited-time offer, and one of the best we've seen, so don't wait to grab this deal. Babbel's extensive language software includes Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Swedish, Indonesian, Portuguese and more. Lessons are short, so you won't find yourself overwhelmed with information. The skill levels range from beginner to advanced, and the content is self-paced. And it's right at your fingertips, perfect for any busy person. Babbel's speech recognition software offers instant feedback so you know where you're going right and where things can be improved, and personalized review sessions help reinforce what you've already learned. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The Babbel app works on phones and computers, and while you do need an internet connection to get the most out of it, an offline mode provides access to key features if you download them ahead of time. Why this deal matters A lifetime subscription is always a good way to avoid adding another monthly fee to your growing collection, and it removes the pressure of putting a restrictive timeline on your learning. Plus, buying lifetime access directly from Babbel would normally cost $599. Even with the current promotion there, this StackSocial deal beats the price by a long shot. Just make sure to order your subscription before this deal ends, and remember that you have only 30 days after your purchase to redeem the subscription. Note: Though this is advertised as a lifetime subscription, there are no guarantees that purchases will be supported for life. As we've seen in the past, a change of ownership, a service shutting down or some other unforeseen circumstance may result in your lifetime subscription ending sooner than anticipated.
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Leaving Cert Spanish: A ‘good' paper with lots of choice, despite some tricky moments
Today's Leaving Cert Spanish exam gave students lots of chances to get their marks although more nuanced elements of language provided some challenging moments. Maria Fenton, Spanish teacher at The Institute of Education, said that overall students will have found lots of topics and themes that they recognise. Section A contained a choice between two texts: a prescribed novel by Gabriel Garcia Márquez or a journalistic text. Ms Fenton said students tend to favour the latter and so most will have started their exam by jumping to page eight. READ MORE 'This year's piece was a lovely text on the distinct culture of Spain and how it causes a bit of culture shock on first arrival,' she said. 'Little details like kissing on both cheeks, later mealtimes and the late-night clubs were a nice reflection of the Spanish lifestyle and will be familiar to those who have had the chance to visit Spain.' The most challenging part of this section, she said, was the synonym tasks which 'really required students to grasp the whole phrase in order to understand some of the necessary nuances'. For example, she said, when looking for a match for 'aún se escucha' ('can still be heard') students might have parsed out the phrase and looked for words relating to hearing or listening. Yet the correct answer was 'still exists', focusing on the enduring rather than aural quality of the phrase. The same is true for 'asombro' (astonish) being matched with the word for 'surprise'. 'While stronger students will not find this an issue, those who are uncertain and thus try to dismantle the grammatical logic of the phrase will definitely feel challenged here,' she said. Section B While section A looked at more traditional takes on Spanish culture, Ms Fenton said section B was very modern. 'The long text was on an AI generated influencer which overlaps two areas that teachers will have likely prepared in class: AI and social media,' she says. 'Again, the synonyms were challenging here but this was balanced with nicer questions in English where students would have been able to comfortably gather marks.' Question five's composition questions were all 'nice and on topics with which students will be familiar', Ms Fenton said. 'Previous Spanish papers have occasionally drawn on topics that might not have been particularly current or directly present in the lives of students (zoos, the value of silence etc.), but these prompts were based on things that they would naturally have an opinion on,' she said. She said tasks on whether 'social media is better than real life' or the 'value of traditional jobs' connect with this digitally-savvy generation, so they will have had plenty to say. Section C Ms Fenton said section C has lots of choice, all of which were really viable this year. 'Initially students would need to choose between doing some translations of a dialogue or writing a formal letter,' she said. 'Traditionally students prefer translations as they are shorter and more direct, but this year's letter was a great option. It asked on the very topical issue of tourism in Spain.' While this issue contained lots of important ideas, the prompts for the question allowed students to talk about really familiar themes like food, weather, festivals or learning the language, she said. 'More capable students could choose to push into the critical issue of housing supply, but this is something they would have encountered previously,' Ms Fenton said. 'The range of choice in the letter question allowed for the housing topic to be avoided completely. The exam closes with students either writing a diary or a note, both of which were a nice conclusion to this paper.' The trend of mixing cultural background with contemporary topics continued into the aural, which students should have found 'very manageable', Ms Fenton said. 'Overall, this was a good paper with lots of chances for everyone to get their marks. However, some of the more nuanced elements of the language will really test the students' alertness of cultural nuances.'
Fast Company
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
Duolingo's tricks to make you addicted to language learning
VIDEO Duolingo isn't just a cute green owl, it's a masterclass in psychology, gamification, and habit-building. In this video, we break down the hidden tactics Duolingo uses to keep you coming back. From streaks and notifications to clever sound design and reward systems, you'll discover how this app turns language learning into something you can't stop engaging with. Whether you're a language nerd or just curious how apps keep you hooked, this explainer will open your eyes.
