great but it needs more
This is by far the best English->Slovak teaching app that I've found, and I've tried most of them since I'm dating a Slovak woman now. :) I just wish there were more words and phrases included. There are some common phrases/questions that aren't in there, like "how are you doing today?", "you look pretty", or "I love you". There are a bunch of dictionaries and translation apps, but I would much rather learn by using an app like this.
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Great for beginners
I have learned numerous words in a few hours. The games are generally fun. The association between clear pictures (not "What does this picture show?" like I have seen with some other apps) and words makes it easy to learn.
There is also a feature that allows the user to slow down the pronunciation of the Slovak words, which is extremely helpful. Also, each word is pronounced twice - by a woman and by a man. I find this very helpful in hearing two different vocal ranges say the same word.
What I don't like is the "hard game" that is based on memorizing the pictures shown and then remembering them when the words are called afterwards (like playing memory while learning a new language). I find this to be the least helpful game as I am usually trying to memorize the pictures in English and then remember them when the Slovak words are called afterwards.
I would like to see more words and some games that require me to recall the Slovak word on my own and eventually to spell it. It is great that I can recognize many words, but there is a difference between being able to recognize the word and to be able to recall it when I need it.
There is also a feature that allows the user to slow down the pronunciation of the Slovak words, which is extremely helpful. Also, each word is pronounced twice - by a woman and by a man. I find this very helpful in hearing two different vocal ranges say the same word.
What I don't like is the "hard game" that is based on memorizing the pictures shown and then remembering them when the words are called afterwards (like playing memory while learning a new language). I find this to be the least helpful game as I am usually trying to memorize the pictures in English and then remember them when the Slovak words are called afterwards.
I would like to see more words and some games that require me to recall the Slovak word on my own and eventually to spell it. It is great that I can recognize many words, but there is a difference between being able to recognize the word and to be able to recall it when I need it.
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This is a very good application
Men and women
For those who would like to hear both male and female pronunciations just tap the word for a 2nd time ;)
Great for those essential words.
Great for picking up the basics and the combination of words, sounds and pictures is really helpful. And if you're really stuck, you can just whip out your phone and point to the pictures. An option to use just male or female voice would make it 5 star.
