# Between the Lines Advanced LT — For social communication!

> App for practicing social communication skills with visual and auditory cues. (iPhone/iPad app by Hamaguchi Learning & Development, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-the-lines-advanced-lt/id574726595 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hamaguchi Learning & Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/460288922)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 340 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-the-lines-advanced-lt/id574726595/reviews.md

## What is Between the Lines Advanced LT?

Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language & Auditory Development's groundbreaking iPad app is designed for adolescents-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 practice interpreting the messages that are “between the lines” and simply can’t be replicated with worksheets and static flashcards. Scenes for the body language activity include a shopping mall, office, restaurant, family room, outdoors, school and party. 

This Lite app provides 12 samples of each of the three activities for a total of 36 tasks and is for a single user only. (The full version provides 225 total tasks) 
This app uses American expressions and body language.

There are three activities in this app:

1. Listening: The user hears a voice speak a sentence, e.g., “Are they gonna turn that music down?!”  (Often the same phrase is heard spoken in several different ways throughout the activity, but with different emotion and inflection) A question is then asked, “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 teen girl says to another, “I’m thinking I might go out with Jack on Friday night. What do you think?” Her friend responds by making a wishy-washy kind of “I’m not sure” face. The camera closes in on this actor and the narrator 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 expression, e.g., “Oh that salesman was a smooth talker!” The user is asked to select the best response to the question, "What does that mean?" Slang phrases that may be considered crude can be added in by being selected within the Activity setting, e,g, "Bunch of BS" and "hit the fan".

This Lite version is for a single user only. The percentage correct is reported for each user’s performance on each of the three activities. The user can select his/her own individual settings. Settings include: Selection of the activities, order of the activities (or random),  answer choices (group of 2, 3 or 4), how to display choices (automatically or manually) and whether to move forward automatically or by touching an arrow. Progress can be tracked, and displayed or not displayed. Reward animations are provided at selected intervals for a welcome fun and break. These are not games of skill but a fun diversion.

The lite version includes one game, Dunk Tank. 

Data can be printed, saved or emailed.

***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.


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.

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

## Key features

- Interpreting vocal intonation
- Analyzing facial expressions
- Understanding body language
- Practicing idiomatic expressions
- Using real photos and video clips
- Progress tracking
- Customizable settings

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-the-lines-advanced-lt/id574726595/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ohiospeechpath

*2013-01-11*

This app is GREAT for helping students on the Autism Spectrum infer what someone is thinking based on the situational contexts, voice inflection, expressions and gestures - - - and they love the app too!  Effective way to target sarcasm, too.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much. We really appreciate it!

## Frequently asked questions about Between the Lines Advanced LT

### What is Between the Lines Advanced LT?

Between the Lines Advanced LT is an educational app designed to help users practice interpreting vocal intonation, facial expressions, and body language. It uses real photographs and short video clips to simulate social situations.

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

This app is specifically designed for adolescents and adults who would benefit from practicing their understanding of social cues and non-verbal communication. It is suitable for users aged 4 and up.

### What kind of content does Between the Lines Advanced LT offer?

The app features three activities: Listening, Body Language, and Expressions. These activities use real photographs, voices, and mini-video clips to teach users how to interpret messages conveyed through tone, facial expressions, and body language.

### How does the Lite version differ from the full version?

The Lite version of Between the Lines Advanced LT provides 36 tasks in total, with 12 samples for each of the three activities. The full version offers a significantly larger number of tasks, totaling 225.

### Can I track progress with Between the Lines Advanced LT?

Yes, the app allows for progress tracking. The percentage correct is reported for each user's performance in each of the three activities, and this data can be printed, saved, or emailed.

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

No, Between the Lines Advanced LT is ad-free. It does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What devices is Between the Lines Advanced LT available on?

Between the Lines Advanced LT is currently available for iPad devices. It is designed to leverage the capabilities of the iPad for its interactive features.

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

The app was last updated on August 16, 2022, with version 2.4. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and development from the developer.

## 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 — 2022-04-20

Bug fixed.

### 2.1 — 2021-11-19

Updated code to be compatible with IOS 15, added auto play full size video feature for two activities, missed items replay feature added.

### 2.0 — 2020-12-27

Fixed IOS 14 big for expanding video and crashing issue

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