# DictationEasy — Dictation practice for Eng/Chi

> Language dictation practice app for students and parents with text scanning and adjustable playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Yu Ngon Ng.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictationeasy/id6744600736 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yu Ngon Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808370883)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 13 MB
- Languages: English, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2025-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictationeasy/id6744600736/reviews.md

## What is DictationEasy?

Master Languages with Ease – Perfect for Students and Parents!

Language skills are key to academic success, especially for primary and secondary students. Weekly dictations in English and Chinese are crucial for building a strong foundation, but what if parents struggle with Mandarin or Cantonese accents, or lack English proficiency to help?

DictationEasy is here to assist! This user-friendly app helps your child prepare for dictations effortlessly, boosting their language skills with every practice.

**How to Use DictationEasy:**
1. Scan textbook content with your camera (supports Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Japanese*, Korean*)
2. Let the system extract text, or input text manually
3. Choose a reading mode (languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean)
4. Start the dictation practice

**Powerful Features for Students and Parents:**
- **Sentence-by-Sentence Playback**: Plays one sentence at a time, highlighting the current sentence in yellow – perfect for parents unfamiliar with English to follow along
- **Hide Text Preview**: Show or hide the text to prevent accidental peeking
- **Adjustable Speed**: Customize the reading speed to suit different learning levels
- **Text Size Options**: Easily readable for seniors
- **Punctuation Reading**: Reads punctuation aloud for a realistic experience (premium feature)
- **Randomize Word Order**: Shuffles words or sentences to encourage true learning, not memorization (premium feature)
- **Teacher Mode**: Simulates real dictation scenarios with adjustable repeat counts and pause durations, fostering independent learning (premium feature)
- **Save Dictations**: Store content for easy review of new words (premium feature)
- **Ad-Free Experience**: Enjoy uninterrupted learning with a premium subscription

**Rich built-in vocabulary**
- DSE Must-know English Vocabulary
- English words to remember for the first grade interview

**Why Choose DictationEasy?**
- Learn correct pronunciation, improve spelling, and excel in dictations
- Build independent learning habits and boost confidence in kids
- Save time for parents and grandparents by automating dictation prep
- Free up tutors to focus on other subjects, enhancing overall learning

**Tips for the Best Experience:**
- Split text into separate lines to avoid overly long sentences
- Ensure your phone isn’t on silent mode and adjust the volume
- When using Mandarin or Cantonese, verify the correct Chinese dialect in your phone settings
* Japanese and Korean scanning requires iOS 16 or above


**We’d Love Your Support!**
If you find DictationEasy helpful, please leave a 5-star review, share it with other parents, or upgrade to a premium subscription to support our ongoing improvements. Have feedback? Email us at dictationeasyapp@gmail.com. 

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 

兩文三語，是中小學生最重要的學科。
語文水平，是能否入讀大學的關鍵！

接近每周一次的中英文默書，是打好孩子語文基礎的重要一步。
但家長卻因為普通話、廣東話口音問題，或自己沒學過英文，而無法幫孩子溫習？

DictationEasy 自助默書易手機應用程式，助您輕鬆為孩子準備默書，提升語文能力！

**使用步驟：**
1. 用相機拍攝教科書文章（支援中文、英文、西班牙文、法文、日文*、韓文*）
2. 系統自動掃描文字，或用戶自行輸入文字
3. 選擇朗讀模式（語言支援：英語、普通話、廣東話、西班牙語、法語、日語、韓語）
4. 開始默書練習

**強大功能，滿足家長與學生需要：**
- **逐句播放**：逐句朗讀，播放中的詞句以螢光黃色高亮顯示，即使家長不諳英語，也能輕鬆掌握朗讀進度
- **隱藏文字預覽**：可選擇顯示或隱藏文字，防止孩子偷看答案
- **自由調節語速**：適應不同水平學生的需要
- **調整文字大小**：方便長者使用
- **朗讀標點符號**：更貼近真實默書場景（付費用戶功能）
- **隨機調亂詞序**：防止孩子死記硬背，真正掌握內容（付費用戶功能）
- **老師模式**：模擬真實默書情景，可調整朗讀重複次數與停頓時間，讓孩子自主學習，家長更輕鬆（付費用戶功能）
- **儲存默書內容**：隨時複習生字，提升學習效率（付費用戶功能）
- **無廣告體驗**：付費用戶專享，學習更專注

**豐富內建詞彙庫**
-DSE 必記英文生字
-小一面試必記英文生字

**為何選擇 DictationEasy默書App？**
- 幫助孩子學習正確發音，串字更輕鬆，提升默書表現
- 培養孩子自主學習習慣，增強自信
- 減輕家長與長者的壓力，節省溫習時間
- 讓補習老師專注於其他學習內容，提升教學效率

**使用小貼士：**
- 輸入文字時建議分行，避免句子過長
- 使用前關閉手機靜音模式，並調節適當音量
- 選擇普通話或廣東話時，請在手機設置中確認正確的中文方言
*日文及韓文掃描需要 iOS 16 或以上版本


**我們需要您的支持！**
如果您喜歡 DictationEasy 自助默書易，歡迎留下五星好評，與其他家長分享，或升級為付費用戶支持我們持續改進。如有任何建議，歡迎電郵至 dictationeasyapp@gmail.com 與我們聯繫！ 

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Scan textbook content with camera
- Extract or manually input text
- Sentence-by-sentence playback
- Adjustable reading speed
- Hide text preview
- Teacher mode for dictation simulation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan（weekly） | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan(Annual) | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictationeasy/id6744600736/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very good app for students!

*2025-10-16, version 1.1*

Im a gr7 student and this app helped me alot for my spelling text.
I would really recommend it!

### 5/5 — 简单易用

*2025-05-18, version 1.1*

它有內建的英文词库，方便我孙女学

### 5/5 — 幾易用

*2025-04-29, version 1.0*

拍張相就掃到字，開头一堆字自己冇分行，播得太快，最好要分行，有得逐句播°  播比個仔叫佢默，因為我唔识英文

## Frequently asked questions about DictationEasy

### What languages does DictationEasy support for scanning?

DictationEasy supports scanning for Chinese, English, Spanish, and French. Japanese and Korean scanning require iOS 16 or above.

### How does DictationEasy help with learning pronunciation?

The app allows users to hear correct pronunciation through adjustable playback speeds and sentence-by-sentence playback, helping to improve spelling and overall language skills.

### What are the premium features in DictationEasy?

Premium features include punctuation reading, randomizing word order, a teacher mode for dictation simulation, saving dictations, and an ad-free experience.

### Can DictationEasy be used offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, features like text scanning typically require an internet connection.

### What is the update frequency for DictationEasy?

The app was last updated on March 25, 2026, indicating active development. Specific update frequency is not detailed.

### Is DictationEasy suitable for young children?

Yes, DictationEasy is designed for primary and secondary students, with features like adjustable text size and sentence-by-sentence playback that can benefit younger learners.

### Does DictationEasy have ads?

Yes, the free version of DictationEasy contains advertisements. An ad-free experience is available with a premium subscription.

### What are the subscription options for DictationEasy?

DictationEasy offers a weekly premium plan for $0.99 and an annual premium plan for $9.99, providing access to premium features and an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-06-17

• Added GrammarEasy to More Apps — grammar & spelling checker for your child's school work
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.4 — 2026-05-21

-New: SpellEasy added to More Apps — a spelling practice game for children
-Improved: Tap a word list in Common Words to select it instantly — a checkmark confirms your choice and the app navigates directly to the Text tab

### 1.3 — 2026-04-04

Version 1.3 brings a much more spacious and comfortable experience on the Scan screen:

• Common Words and Past Dictation now open as full-screen sheets — far easier to browse, scroll, and tap
• Each vocabulary category and past dictation month can now be expanded or collapsed individually, not just all at once
• Cleaner main Scan screen with a tidier layout
• Discover Read Aloud Easy — our companion app for pronunciation and read-aloud practice (see the More Apps section)

Thank you for your continued support!

### 1.2 — 2026-03-25

Now supports Spanish, French, Japanese, and Korean for both text scanning and speech playback. App interface now fully adapts to your device language.

### 1.1 — 2025-05-04

- Better user interface and experience
- New built-in common word database

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