Studycat VoicePlay
What is Studycat VoicePlay™?
Studycat’s new VoicePlay™ feature takes language learning to the next level by letting kids speak, play, and improve their pronunciation in a way that feels natural and fun. With real-time voice recognition and interactive speaking games, children don’t just learn words—they use them.
And now, speaking English is part of the adventure. Whether bursting balloons, introducing themselves, or uncovering hidden surprises, kids actively engage with language using their voice—making practice feel effortless.
How VoicePlay™ works
Speak to play in a whole new way
For certain new games, Studycat kids use their voice to play, making learning active, engaging, and effortless. Each game is designed to encourage speaking naturally, helping children build fluency through fun challenges.
Better pronunciation with instant feedback
When inside VoicePlay™ games, every time a child speaks, VoicePlay listens and provides real-time feedback—helping them improve pronunciation in a fun and stress-free way.
The app highlights phonemes in color, just like a traffic light, so kids can see exactly which sounds need improvement:
Great job! Spoken clearly.
Try again! Let’s practice this sound.
As kids play these games, on-screen visual cues guide them, and in some games, they can tap objects to hear their own voice—helping them notice and adjust pronunciation naturally.
And don’t worry—perfection isn’t required! As long as they’re close, they keep playing, making learning feel effortless and rewarding.
Designed for young voices
Almost all speech recognition tools are built for adults. VoicePlay is different.
Many voice recognition tools struggle to understand children, but VoicePlay™ is trained specifically on kids' voices. It listens, recognizes, and responds to the way young learners speak—so they can focus on having fun instead of repeating themselves.
Safe, private, and designed for kids
Privacy and security are a top priority at Studycat. Unlike cloud-based voice technology, VoicePlay™ runs entirely on your device, ensuring a safe and seamless experience for young learners.
- No internet connection required – Kids can practice anywhere, anytime.
- No voice data is uploaded or stored – Fully compliant with strict child privacy regulations.
- No delays, no lag – Instant feedback for frustration-free learning and play.
With everything processed on the device, children can explore language through speaking—without compromising privacy or performance.
Why speaking out loud is essential for language learning
Listening and recognizing words are important first steps, but true language mastery comes from speaking! Research from cognitive psychology and second-language acquisition highlights three key reasons why actively speaking out loud is critical for young learners:
Speaking improves memory
Studies show that saying words out loud leads to better memory retention than reading or listening alone. Known as the production effect, this phenomenon occurs because vocalizing a word engages both speech and hearing, creating a stronger, immediate mental imprint.
Speaking trains pronunciation like a motor skill
Language learning isn’t just about knowing words—it’s about producing them correctly. Pronunciation involves muscle memory, where speaking actively strengthens the connection between hearing and speech. Just as practicing a sport refines coordination, repeatedly saying a word helps children fine-tune their pronunciation over time.
Speaking creates a feedback loop for faster improvement
Immediate feedback is one of the most powerful tools in language learning. Studies show that the sooner a learner receives corrective feedback, the more effectively they improve pronunciation and fluency.
With VoicePlay™, kids get real-time feedback on their pronunciation, helping them adjust and refine their speech before mistakes become habits.
By making speaking a natural and engaging part of language practice, Studycat helps kids build confidence, improve pronunciation, and strengthen their memory—all through play.
Try VoicePlay today!
With VoicePlay™, children don’t just recognize words—they speak them with confidence. By combining voice recognition with fun, interactive games, Studycat makes pronunciation practice feel effortless.
VoicePlay is launching first in Studycat Learn English, with more languages on the way! Keep an eye out as this exciting feature expands to even more Studycat apps.
Ready to help your child start speaking English with ease?