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First Phrases

First Phrases

A speech therapy app!

2 ratings
65 reviews
#170 in paid Education
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$15.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 1, 2011
  • June 9, 2026

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Developer

Hamaguchi Learning & Development, LLC
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About

This interactive app helps young children learn to combine words into meaningful phrases. It features animated characters performing actions and allows for recording and playback to aid language development. Ideal for speech therapy and early literacy support.

✓72 verb + noun phrase combinations
✓Animated characters performing actions
✓Record and playback speech
✓Group setting for multiple users
✓Data collection and reporting
✓Visual support for learning
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What's New in First Phrases

2.1

June 9, 2026

We added the ability to pause the animation by tapping on the screen.

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Boy, girl and dog animations featuring the same verbs on this app. This will double the number of available animations!

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The app has maintained its position at 170 recently.

Last updated on June 18, 2026.

User reviews

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Love the new data collection feature!

Just started playing this app with my preschool kids since the update and they love the new thumbs up animation when they say it correctly. Data collection and replaying missed questions is also welcome. Thanks for continually improving these treasured classic apps!
Dad2NickDad2Nick

Response from developer

Thanks so much for your kind review. We are glad you are enjoying the app! If you ever have any issues with it, please shoot us an email at info@hamaguchiapps.com

Love this

I bought this app for my granddaughter to help with her speech. She is very young. I wish the recordings could be stored some way, maybe at the end of a session. It would be nice to look back and see her progress, as well as have something sentimental to save. I am sure teachers could use that function as an evaluation tool to share with students and parents. Great app.
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fortemacfortemac

Response from developer

Thank you for this very excellent suggestion. When we first made this app, it was not feasible because adding storage for audio recordings would make the memory requirements too large. However, when we reprogram it, we will see if there is a way we can do that, without eating up too much of your device's memory. Thanks for the suggestions!

One of my favorites BUT needs bug fixes!

As a speech therapist this is one of my favorite apps and I used it all the time with my face to face clients. I now solely do teletherapy and would love to use this app with so many of my clients. I use Zoom web platform and when I screen share my iPad, it starts out fine and then disconnects my screen share when the animation starts. This is so frustrating because I know I could get so much use out of the app, but with that glitch it makes it u unsable. Please fix so I can love this app again!
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LPetrizzo985LPetrizzo985

Response from developer

Please contact our tech support directly to troubleshoot any glitches with any of our apps. Their contact is info@hamaguchiapps.com.

Excellent

Great range of items, good setting controls , and nice use of video and speech recording. Adult guidance is a must. Kids are very motivated and entertained while learning and practicing.
SLP
SPeechLPSPeechLP

Response from developer

Dear SPeechLP, While it's been over a year since your review, Apple is now allowing developers to respond to reviews, so we wanted to say "Thank you!" for rating and reviewing it. We hope you are continuing to enjoy the app!

Love it

Excellent in the right therapist hands. Keeps kids attention while helping to expand language skills in a functional way.
SweetpotatowadoSweetpotatowado

Response from developer

Dear Sweetpotatowado, While it's been almost 18 months since you posted this, Apple is just now allowing developers to respond to reviews. We wanted to say thank you for taking the time to review our app and we are happy that you like it! Thanks again. Justin @ Hamaguchi Apps

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FAQ

What does First Phrases HD do?

First Phrases HD is an interactive app designed to help young children learn to combine words into two or three-word English phrases. It uses animated characters and audio modeling to teach vocabulary and sentence structure, making it beneficial for speech therapy and early language development.

What are the key features of First Phrases HD?

The app offers 72 different verb + noun phrase combinations with over 450 animations. Key features include the ability to hear phrases, see animations, record the child's speech, and replay missed items. It also supports group settings and provides data collection for professional use.

How much does First Phrases HD cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it includes in-app purchases. This model allows users to access the core functionality and potentially unlock additional content or features through purchases.

What age group is First Phrases HD suitable for?

First Phrases HD is ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, and any child who is in the early stages of learning to combine words into phrases. It is particularly helpful for children with speech delays, autism spectrum disorders, and those benefiting from speech therapy.

How can First Phrases HD be used in a learning setting?

The app can be used in various ways, from individual learning to professional speech therapy sessions. Adults can guide children through phrases, use the recording feature for practice, and utilize the scoring page for data collection. The group setting also allows for multiple children to engage simultaneously.