At Studycat, we’re always looking for ways to make language learning more engaging, interactive, and effective. That’s why we’re excited to introduce VoicePlay, a brand-new feature a long time in the making that brings speaking to the forefront of learning.
With VoicePlay, kids don’t just listen to words—they say them out loud, play with them, and receive real-time feedback on their pronunciation.
This breakthrough feature turns speaking practice into a fun, natural part of language learning, helping children build confidence and fluency from day one.
What is VoicePlay?
VoicePlay is Studycat’s innovative speech recognition feature that lets kids use their voices to play games, interact with characters, and improve their pronunciation. Instead of tapping or dragging on the screen, we’ve introduced extra games where children can speak words to pop balloons, reveal hidden objects, and complete challenges—all while learning English.
Every spoken word is also analyzed instantly, providing immediate feedback that helps kids refine their pronunciation. With interactive voice-controlled games, children don’t just memorize words—they actively use them in a way that reinforces learning through play.
How does VoicePlay help kids learn?
Most language learning apps focus on listening and recognition, but research shows that actively speaking out loud is one of the key steps to developing strong communication skills.
Studies in cognitive psychology and second-language acquisition highlight three major reasons why speaking aloud is essential:
- Speaking improves memory: The production effect shows that saying words out loud strengthens memory and recall far more than just hearing or reading them.
- Speaking builds pronunciation skills: Just like learning to ride a bike, pronunciation improves through practice. The more kids speak, the more their brains and mouths learn to work together to produce accurate sounds.
- Speaking creates a feedback loop for fluency: When kids receive instant feedback on their pronunciation, they can adjust in real time, helping them form good habits and gain confidence.
By integrating speech recognition into Studycat’s fun and engaging learning experience, VoicePlay makes these critical speaking skills a natural part of the process.
Designed for young learners
Voice recognition technology has come a long way, but most systems are built for adults and require an internet connection to interact with the data stored online.
That’s why we’ve trained VoicePlay specifically on children’s voices, making it more accurate and responsive for young learners. Kids can speak naturally, without struggling to be understood or repeating words over and over.
We’ve also made sure VoicePlay is safe and secure!
Everything runs entirely on your device—no internet connection required, no voice data uploaded or stored, and no delays in performance. Children can practice speaking anytime, anywhere, without privacy concerns or interruptions.
Coming soon to Studycat Learn English
VoicePlay will launch first in Learn English in the coming weeks, with more languages following soon. Keep an eye out for this exciting update—it’s coming to Learn Spanish, Learn German, and Learn French afterwards!
By turning speaking into an interactive, engaging experience, VoicePlay helps kids gain confidence, refine their pronunciation, and master English in a way that feels natural and fun.
Get ready to see language learning in a whole new way.
Go see for yourself what all the fuss is about!