Describing Skills:

Describing Skills:

Expressive Language Skills

1 ratings
2 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 27, 2019
  • February 28, 2025

Features

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This app helps learners develop expressive language skills by providing step-by-step activities to describe objects, people, and events. It offers graduated practice, audio support, and progress reporting for up to 10 players. Designed to build confidence and communication abilities.

Graduated practice for describing
Audio support for readers
Instant progress reporting
Reward Center for motivation
Extensive reporting for multiple players
Incremental skill building
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What's New in Describing Skills

1.2

February 28, 2025

Keeping everything running smoothly!

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

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User reviews

Items to unusual

The items chosen are odd. For example “To describe something tell what it is used for.” Then you are given the picture of a conk shell. Or “To describe something tell what group/category it belongs to.” You are then shown a passport. These items are not familiar to young learners and to confusing to start with!
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Just what I was looking for

This is great for teaching children the information required for giving details/description of an object person or event. I love this app as it takes children step by step through the information needed and extends these skills to people and events (rather than just analysing the semantic and phonological features of items). Children with DLD or social skills difficulties often struggle to give accurate and sequenced details when they re-tell events leading to them being misunderstood, frustrated and often in trouble. This app gives children the essential skills to overcome this difficulty! Brilliant!
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FAQ

What is the main learning methodology used by Describing Skills?

Describing Skills uses a graduated practice approach, building skills incrementally one descriptor at a time. Learners progress only when mastery is shown, ensuring a frustration-free experience.

How does Describing Skills track progress?

The app provides 'at a glance' reporting that shows a learner's progress instantly. Extensive reporting is available for up to 10 players, catering to parents, teachers, and therapists.

Is Describing Skills suitable for independent use?

Except for very independent students, this app generally requires the support of a parent or therapist to evaluate a child's responses. Consistent daily use is recommended for best results.

What are the in-app purchase options for Describing Skills?

The free version includes four free levels for a single player. Additional levels and additional players can be accessed through in-app purchases.

Does Describing Skills have ads?

No, Describing Skills does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience.

What devices is Describing Skills compatible with?

Describing Skills is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices.

How often is Describing Skills updated?

The latest version of Describing Skills is 1.2, which was last updated on February 28, 2025. This indicates a recent update and ongoing support.

What is the age rating for Describing Skills?

Describing Skills has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged 4 and above.