# Sentence Constructor: Hear It! - Free

> Interactive sentence building app for associating written words with spoken audio. (iPhone/iPad app by John Bushnell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-constructor-hear-it-free/id1057760600 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Bushnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/318621093)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 323 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-constructor-hear-it-free/id1057760600/reviews.md

## What is Sentence Constructor?

Have fun and learn with the ultimate sentence building app to help students associate written words with spoken words.  Make sentences by dragging words to the line, and then tap the Play button to hear them spoken back to you.  If you're not sure of a word you can tap on it to hear it.  Your students will learn words as they play with them.  In the full app there are over 1700 distinct audio words and over 100 different boards with systematically chosen combinations of words.

Words are organized under the following categories:

Dolch Words

● 220 Primary Sight Words.  They provide a basic introduction to the English language, ordered by frequency.  Learn the most commonly spoken words first and move on from there.  These are graded Pre-Primer, Primer, First Grade, Second Grade, and Third Grade for your convenience.

Parts of Speech

● Focus individually on Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Articles.

Animals

● Start with the common animals around the home and neighborhood, and from there explore the words associated with different kinds of animals by where they live.

Food

● From Kitchen Utensils to national cuisines, learn the language of food!

Clothing

● Warm-weather, cold-weather, and the day to day articles.

Plants & Garden

● Tools & Language, Flowers, Trees, Soil

Holidays

● Various celebrations:  Easter & Passover, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Fourth of July.

Sports

● Soccer, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, and Swimming.

Geography

● Explore Countries, Continents, and a variety of geographical terms.

Music

● Learn the language of music, the names of instruments, etc.

Science

● Human Anatomy, Weather, and Astronomy.  These terms permeate our daily lives.

Fun!

● Be entertained by The Over-Enthusiastic Announcer!

It's fun, and you learn to recognize words as you play with them and hear them spoken!

## Key features

- Build sentences by dragging words
- Hear sentences spoken aloud
- Tap words to hear pronunciation
- Categorized word lists
- Dolch Sight Words
- Parts of Speech focus

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-constructor-hear-it-free/id1057760600/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cute Icon

*2016-05-19*

The new Icon is adorable!  The menu system seems improved.
My younger boy says it's his bear app now.  :-)

**Developer response:** ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

## Frequently asked questions about Sentence Constructor

### What is the main purpose of Sentence Constructor?

Sentence Constructor helps users associate written words with spoken words by allowing them to construct sentences and hear them read aloud. It aims to improve word recognition and understanding through interactive play.

### What age group is Sentence Constructor suitable for?

Sentence Constructor is suitable for users aged 4 and above, as indicated by its age rating. It is designed to support early language development and literacy skills.

### How are words organized within Sentence Constructor?

Words are organized into various categories, including Dolch Sight Words (graded by level), Parts of Speech (Nouns, Verbs, etc.), Animals, Food, Clothing, Plants, Holidays, Sports, Geography, Music, and Science. This provides a structured learning path.

### Does Sentence Constructor offer offline play?

The provided data does not specify whether Sentence Constructor supports offline play. However, its core functionality of building and hearing sentences suggests it may require an internet connection for audio playback.

### How frequently is Sentence Constructor updated?

Sentence Constructor was last updated on July 31, 2016. The latest version available is 2.1, which was released on the same date. This indicates a less frequent update schedule in recent years.

### What is the user sentiment for Sentence Constructor?

User sentiment for Sentence Constructor appears to be negative, based on the single rating available. It has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting significant dissatisfaction from at least one user.

### Does Sentence Constructor have ads?

No, Sentence Constructor does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What devices are compatible with Sentence Constructor?

Sentence Constructor is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's iOS operating system.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2016-07-31

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

Thanks for using Sentence Constructor!  To make the app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store regularly.  Every update of our app includes improvements for speed and reliability.  As other new features become available, we will highlight those for you in the app.

### 2.0 — 2016-05-18

● The name— now also new and improved!
● Menus enhanced with animation.  Also added left and right arrows as alternatives to swipe-left and swipe-right.
● Increased the contrast of text in various places to make it easier to read.
● Fixed a bug which was preventing the app from starting on some devices- in particular on iPhone 4s and iPhone 5c.
● Miscellaneous performance improvements and defect corrections.

### 1.0 — 2015-11-17

No release notes.

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