# HypLern Spanish Reader

> Spanish reading comprehension app with literal translations and spaced repetition practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Adrianus Van den End.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyplern-spanish-reader/id1219840311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adrianus Van den End](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159185482)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 498 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyplern-spanish-reader/id1219840311/reviews.md

## What is HypLern Spanish Reader?

Learn Spanish Just By Reading

Stories have manually added word for word translation so the meaning of the text is always and immediately available. This teaches you the more common words fast and easy. The App includes integrated practice for more difficult words. Get new stories and audio for free with updates to this App!

Method: 

Our App is based on three elements to expand your mastery of the language fast and easy. Association by story, immediate availability of meaning and memorizing efficiency. Use the following method to attain new vocabulary fast:

1. Read the stories and re-read them until you know most of the words: 

This is a fast process because there's no lookup time with the unique word-for-word literal plus idiomatic translations, and most words or their root forms occur more than once, so you'll start recognizing them already after the first read.

If looking at (yes, not up) our word-for-word translation costs one second, and looking up a word in a dictionary costs a minute, it means our method is 60 times faster.

2. Then focus on the remaining words that you still don't know by adding them to your wordlist: 

The spaced repetition practice in the My Words section, and the direct links to the words on the pages support memorization of the more difficult words.

Where a google or dictionary translation might be 50% off track where it concerns the correct meaning in context and conjugation of low frequency words, the manually added literal word-for-word translation is 100% correct.

This means that on top of being much faster, you're memorizing two times more efficiently than with any other method.

Who Are We: 

A terrific and enthousiastic team, dedicated to bringing you as much word for word literal plus idiomatically translated text, in as many languages as possible, in the coming years. Look out for updates on this piece of software with more functionality and more stories.

Translating word for word literally, and including idiomatically where necessary, is hard, painstaking work. However, to us, this project and the method we advocate mean that we can turn a language that is opaque to a beginner or even an advanced student into clear and easy learning material.

Support this project by buying the App, and more material will follow!

## Key features

- Word-for-word translations
- Integrated practice for difficult words
- Spaced repetition for memorization
- Story-based learning
- New stories and audio updates


## Frequently asked questions about HypLern Spanish Reader

### How does HypLern Spanish Reader teach Spanish?

HypLern Spanish Reader uses a method based on reading stories with word-for-word translations to make meaning immediately available. It focuses on common words first and then uses spaced repetition practice for more difficult vocabulary.

### Is HypLern Spanish Reader free?

No, HypLern Spanish Reader is a paid application. It is available for a one-time purchase price of $1.99.

### What is the learning methodology of HypLern Spanish Reader?

The app's methodology involves association by story, immediate availability of meaning through literal translations, and efficient memorization using spaced repetition for challenging words.

### How often is HypLern Spanish Reader updated?

The app was last updated on April 11, 2017, with version 1.2.6. Users can expect new stories and audio to be added with future updates.

### What devices support HypLern Spanish Reader?

HypLern Spanish Reader is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch devices, making it accessible across multiple Apple platforms.

### What is the age rating for HypLern Spanish Reader?

HypLern Spanish Reader has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners, including younger students.

### How does HypLern Spanish Reader compare to dictionary translations?

The app claims its manually added word-for-word translations are 100% correct in context, unlike dictionary translations which may be up to 50% off. This also makes the learning process significantly faster.

### Does HypLern Spanish Reader offer certifications?

The provided information does not mention any certifications offered by HypLern Spanish Reader. Its focus is on improving reading comprehension and vocabulary.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2.6 — 2017-04-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed bug that prevented adding words with special characters.

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