# Between the Lines Advanced HD — For social communication!

> Social cue interpretation app for adolescents and adults using multimedia. (iPhone/iPad app by Hamaguchi Learning & Development, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-the-lines-advanced-hd/id574685561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hamaguchi Learning & Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/460288922)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 340 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-the-lines-advanced-hd/id574685561/reviews.md

## What is Between the Lines Advanced HD?

Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language & Auditory Development's groundbreaking app for the iPad is designed for adolescents and adults who would benefit from practice interpreting vocal intonation, facial expressions, body language, and idiomatic or slang expressions. Using real photographs, voices and short mini-video clips of a variety of social situations and expressions, this app provides a dynamic way to help learn and understand the messages that are “between the lines” and simply can’t be replicated with worksheets and static flashcards. American language and body language is used.

For more information, watch a demo of this app on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7uV5kMSjko&feature=plcp

For easier tasks, geared towards a slightly younger audience, check out Between the Lines Level 1 and Level 2 apps, also in the App store!

This app includes 65-75 tasks within each of the three activities. There are three distinct activities in this app:

1. Listening: The user hears a voice speak a sentence, e.g., “What did you DO?!” (Often the same phrase is heard spoken in several different ways throughout the activity, but with different emotion and inflection) The narrator asks, “Who said it?” The user is shown a series of photographs.  The user touches the correct facial expression that matches the voice.

2. Body Language: A very short video-clip is shown that depicts an interaction or situation. For example, one teacher makes small talk then asks her colleague, “How is your day going so far?” The other teacher responds with body language only, suggesting “Eh…not bad, not good, just so-so.” The camera closes in this actor and says, “What is she thinking?” The user’s task is to look at the choices of responses and select the one that matches the facial expression/body language.

3. Expressions: A very short video-clip is shown that depicts an actor speaking a sentence that contains an idiomatic or slang expression, e.g., “I want to convince my dad to let me go, but I think I have my word ‘cut out for me’.” The user is then asked, “What does that mean?”A list of slightly cruder slang terms (e.g., "This is BS", "He's not the sharpest tool in the shed") are no longer in the default settings but can be specifically added within the Activity setting.

The game can be played by up to 75 users or as a group. The percentage correct is reported for each user’s performance on each of the three activities. Individual users can select their own settings; the group must have the same setting selections for the entire group.

Options included: Tracking progress (can be displayed or not) automatic advance or manual advance, choices can be automatically shown or manually displayed. Reward animations are provided at selected intervals for a welcome fun and break including Dunk Tank, Bull’s Eye (darts), and Shoot the Basket.These are not games of skill-just a fun diversion.

*Please contact our tech support if you are experiencing any technical issues with our apps at info@hamaguchiapps.com

PRIVACY POLICY: We do NOT collect personal data from our users and have no ads. Personal data regarding user performance on the tasks on this app are self-contained and not transmitted in any way, unless the user chooses to email them to someone else. There are no in-app purchases in this app. A demo link will allow a user with internet access to view a video on YouTube to learn about the features of this app, as well as a link to our other apps in the iTunes store.

***Please check out the extension activities at the end of the Information Page, which is on the home page. It is also available on our website.

Developed by licensed speech-language pathologist and author, Patti Hamaguchi, M.A., CCC-SLP. Visit our website: www.hamaguchiapps.com

## Key features

- Interpreting vocal intonation
- Understanding facial expressions
- Analyzing body language
- Learning idiomatic/slang expressions
- Progress tracking
- Multimedia learning tools

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-the-lines-advanced-hd/id574685561/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Idioms

*2026-02-14, version 2.4*

Update the app because there are some idioms that are missing from the app

### 5/5 — Idioms

*2024-12-24*

Add some new idioms

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for review. We will pass along your suggestion to our team as we always welcome suggestions. If you ever have any issues with it, please shoot us an email at info@hamaguchiapps.com

### 5/5 — Brilliant social skills app with video for context

*2021-11-10, version 2.0*

Other apps use illustrations to teach body language and figurative language but this app uses brief video scenarios which requires students to perceive tone of voice, body language and idioms in a real life way.  Love the options to allow no answers displayed and then provide multiple choice answers if needed.   Love this app!

### 4/5 — Essential

*2021-01-12, version 2.0*

Please continue to update all the Between the Lines apps. Level One still is crashing for me, and I’m having video issues with Advanced. I really depend on these.

### 5/5 — Must Have

*2020-12-01, version 1.9*

I have used this app for years and believe it is a “must have” if you are an SLP working with the adolescent to adult population. The videos are short and keep attention long enough to discuss and work through responses.

### 4/5 — Need to update

*2019-01-22, version 1.6*

I love using this app,  but recently it has not been working because it needs to be updated to work with iOS 12. Please update the app!

### 5/5 — Enjoying this app

*2018-04-25, version 1.6*

Please add more scenarios. I use it with a high school student who struggles with expressing his thoughts.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2013-09-12, version 1.3*

As a speech language pathologist with a number of middle school age students on the spectrum this app is invaluable.  I like the three areas in which skills are concentrated, and running it as a pretest allows me to see more specifically wherein their deficits lie.  It is definitely age appropriate, and as it says in the description, not a program in and of itself to improve social skills and perspective taking, but gives good scenarios and situations which can then be explained thru further discussion.  Technology is always a better attention getter than paper and pencil tasks, and sometimes role playing is just too abstract. Great app!

## Frequently asked questions about Between the Lines Advanced HD

### What is Between the Lines Advanced HD?

Between the Lines Advanced HD is an educational app designed to help users interpret vocal intonation, facial expressions, body language, and idiomatic expressions. It utilizes real photographs, voices, and video clips to teach social communication skills.

### Who is Between the Lines Advanced HD for?

This app is specifically designed for adolescents and adults who would benefit from practicing and improving their understanding of social cues and messages conveyed 'between the lines'.

### What are the main activities in Between the Lines Advanced HD?

The app features three main activities: Listening, where users match voices to facial expressions; Body Language, where users interpret emotions from short video clips; and Expressions, where users decipher the meaning of idiomatic or slang phrases from video clips.

### Can multiple users use Between the Lines Advanced HD?

Yes, the app can be used by up to 75 users individually or in a group. Performance is tracked for each user on the three activities.

### Does Between the Lines Advanced HD have ads?

No, Between the Lines Advanced HD does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no ads to interrupt the learning experience.

### What devices does Between the Lines Advanced HD support?

Between the Lines Advanced HD is designed for the iPad. It is compatible with iPads and offers a dynamic learning experience on this platform.

### How often is Between the Lines Advanced HD updated?

The app was last updated on August 16, 2022, with version 2.4. Updates typically focus on improving functionality and content for users.

### What is the price of Between the Lines Advanced HD?

Between the Lines Advanced HD is available for a one-time purchase of $19.99. This provides full access to all features and content without ongoing subscription fees.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2022-08-16

Text issue on Dark mode has been fixed.

### 2.3 — 2022-08-04

Bug Fixed.

### 2.2 — 2022-04-21

Bug fixed.

### 2.1 — 2021-11-24

Added full-screen auto play for videos, added play missed items feature in Sessions Results page, fixed bugs and optimized for IOS 15.

### 2.0 — 2020-12-23

Fixed IOS 14 bug for expanding video window, replaying and crash issue

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