# LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime — English songs, stories & games

> English learning app for kids with songs, stories, games, and speaking practice. (iPhone/iPad app by British Council.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnenglish-kids-playtime/id933760266 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [British Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/368179040)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 229 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2014-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnenglish-kids-playtime/id933760266/reviews.md

## What is LearnEnglish Kids?

Learn English through fun, animated song and story videos. Safe, ad-free games and activities help your child develop in these key areas in English: reading, listening, speaking and grammar.
 
Recommended ages: 6–11
 
OVER 100 QUALITY VIDEOS 
Our animated songs and stories are created by the British Council’s language learning experts and grouped into themes like fairy tales, classic children’s songs and grammar chants. Each video comes with subtitles that can be turned on or off to help children read and listen. Download all the videos to watch them whenever you want, even offline!
Videos include: Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Jack and the Beanstalk, Old MacDonald, The Wheels on the Bus, Incy Wincy Spider and the Tales of Shakespeare.
 
A LISTEN-AND-RECORD ACTIVITY ENCOURAGES SPEAKING
Each animated video comes with an engaging listen-and-record activity that encourages your child to say and repeat the words from the video, building confidence in speaking over time. Children can listen to the narrator, record themselves and compare their pronunciation with the narrator’s.
 
GAMES TO IMPROVE SPELLING, UNDERSTANDING AND GRAMMAR
Each pack of animated videos comes with challenging word, grammar and spelling games to help children learn and understand the language they see in the videos.


FOLLOW YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS
In each pack you can see how your child is progressing in five areas: Videos, Speaking, Spelling, Understanding and Grammar.
 
AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
The app is available in English, French, Simplified Chinese and Spanish. Go to the Parents’ area to change the language.
 
SAFETY AND DATA PRIVACY
Your child’s privacy is very important to us. The app provides a completely safe and ad-free learning environment. We do track how the app is used, such as which games/videos are most popular, but we only use this information to make the app better for your child. We do not collect any information about your child or your family. 
 
MANAGE YOUR CONTENT TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE APP
LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime has a simple way of managing content. Simply delete any unwanted packs. All videos, games and progress will be deleted, but unlocked bonus items will remain in the Monster Village.
 
LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime SUBSCRIPTION:
Subscribe to unlock UNLIMITED access to all songs, stories and games.
One-month and six-month subscription periods available. 
Price of subscription will vary depending on plan selected and region.
Payment is charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
Your iTunes account will be charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless auto-renewal is turned off in your iTunes account settings.	
Manage your subscriptions or turn off subscriptions anytime by going into the iTunes account settings after purchase.
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
 
PRIVACY POLICY http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/apps/learnenglish-kids-playtime/privacy
 
TERMS OF USE
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/apps/learnenglish-kids-playtime/terms
 
Contact learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org for feedback and help.
 
ABOUT THE BRITISH COUNCIL
The British Council creates top English learning apps for learners of all ages, from pre-school and primary school children to adults. Our apps for children help them use English with confidence! 
 
Visit our website to see all our apps: http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents/apps.

## Key features

- Animated song and story videos
- Listen-and-record speaking activity
- Spelling, understanding, and grammar games
- Progress tracking
- Offline video downloads
- Ad-free learning environment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Six Months Unlimited Access | $13.99 | per 6 months |
| Six Months Unlimited Access | $10.99 | per 6 months |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnenglish-kids-playtime/id933760266/reviews.md

### 5/5 — La app es visualmente atractiva

*2025-10-01, version 4.10.11*

Tiene buena pinta. Tenemos el hábito de escuchar inglés con las peques en el desayuno, y ahora que hemos dejado kids and us nos parece un buen sustituto.

### 5/5 — App problems

*2025-05-10, version 4.10.10*

I subscribe for 6 months but many videos still unlock,what should I I do?

### 3/5 — Not enough

*2024-12-28, version 4.10.9*

My daughter finished available homes and new that are Coming soon are not opened. 
The app should be progressive!

### 2/5 — Meeeeehhh😒😒

*2024-07-29, version 4.10.7*

😒😒😒😒Bebeksiii

### 1/5 — Es de pago

*2024-07-12, version 4.10.7*

Pago mensual

### 1/5 — My purchase lost ?

*2024-05-06, version 4.10.7*

Why my subcribe until 21 August but now I have been limited ? How I get support ? I will report and want to refund if you don’t solve soon !
Lừa đảo, khách hàng đã trả tiền đến 6 tháng nhưng hơn 1 tháng phần mềm lại chặn và đòi tiền tiếp để xem, lừa đảo !

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work :(

*2024-04-21, version 4.10.7*

Can’t get past the first page as the “agree” (to the privacy conditions) button simply doesn’t work.

### 2/5 — Why can you not turn off the narration

*2024-04-01, version 4.10.7*

I subscribed to this to encourage my daughter to read but I’m unable to turn off the narration. She will just sit there listening to the stories. Not reading a thing! Not good for a reading app lol. Unless I’m missing something. Please add an option to turn off the narration. Also make the question to get into the parent area a bit harder. Many thanks

### 5/5 — Parfait

*2023-12-30, version 4.10.6*

Mes enfants professent très vite en anglais       Merci beaucoup

### 5/5 — I have a question

*2023-05-16, version 4.10.4*

What is the diference between free trial and paid version .?

## Frequently asked questions about LearnEnglish Kids

### What does LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime do?

This app helps children aged 6-11 learn English through a variety of engaging content. It includes animated songs and stories created by language learning experts, along with interactive games designed to improve reading, listening, speaking, and grammar skills. The app also features a listen-and-record activity to help children practice pronunciation.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include over 100 quality animated videos with subtitles, a listen-and-record activity for speaking practice, games to enhance spelling and understanding, and progress tracking across five learning areas. Users can also download videos for offline viewing and manage content to adjust app size.

### How much does LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime cost?

The app offers a subscription model with one-month and six-month periods available. The price varies based on the selected plan and region. Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon purchase, and auto-renewal can be managed in your account settings.

### Is this app suitable for young children?

Yes, the app is specifically designed for children aged 6-11. It provides a safe and ad-free learning environment, with content developed by British Council language learning experts. The games and activities are tailored to help young learners develop essential English language skills.

### Can I use this app offline?

Yes, you can download all the videos to watch them whenever you want, even when you don't have an internet connection. This allows for continuous learning and entertainment for your child, regardless of their location or network availability.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.10.13 — 2026-03-21

v4.10.13:
- General bug fixes and a return to our regular theme. Let's get ready for summer! 
If you have any comments or feedback, please let us know at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org, we love hearing from you!

### 4.10.12 — 2025-12-05

v4.10.12
- It's that wonderful time of the year! We’re excited to bring back our snowy monster village for the festive season.
If you have any comments or feedback, please let us know at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org, we love hearing from you! Happy Holidays from the LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime team.

### 4.10.11 — 2025-09-30

v4.10.11
- Happy Halloween, Playtime family! In this spooky update we have added our lovely purple Halloween theme. We hope you enjoy it!
- General bug fixes
If you have any comments or feedback, please let us know at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org, we love hearing from you!

### 4.10.10 — 2025-04-28

v4.10.10
- General bug fixes and a return to our regular theme. Let's get ready for summer! 
If you have any comments or feedback, please let us know at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org, we love hearing from you!

### 4.10.9 — 2024-12-10

v4.10.9:
- It's that wonderful time of the year! We’re excited to bring back our snowy monster village for the festive season.
If you have any comments or feedback, please let us know at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org, we love hearing from our users! Happy Holidays from the LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime team.

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