# Sentence Constructor: Hear It!

> Interactive sentence building app with audio feedback for word association. (iPhone/iPad app by John Bushnell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-constructor-hear-it/id1033333572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Bushnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/318621093)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.25/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 331 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-constructor-hear-it/id1033333572/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

- Drag-and-drop word building
- Hear spoken sentences
- Tap words for pronunciation
- 1700+ audio words
- 100+ themed boards
- Categorized word lists

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-constructor-hear-it/id1033333572/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Question

*2024-09-14*

What is name the bgm in this Sentence Constructor app I had?

### 5/5 — great

*2016-04-27, version 1.1*

easy to use,  my kids think it is funny!

## Frequently asked questions about Sentence Constructor

### What is the main learning method of Sentence Constructor: Hear It!?

The app uses an interactive method where users build sentences by dragging words and then hear them spoken aloud. This helps users associate written words with their spoken form and learn new vocabulary through play.

### How does Sentence Constructor: Hear It! track user progress?

While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, the app's design allows users to practice and reinforce learning through repeated engagement with over 1700 audio words and 100+ boards.

### Does Sentence Constructor: Hear It! offer certifications?

This app is designed for learning and practice, and does not offer formal certifications upon completion of its exercises.

### What is the price of Sentence Constructor: Hear It!?

Sentence Constructor: Hear It! is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### Is Sentence Constructor: Hear It! suitable for young children?

Yes, the app has an age rating of 4+ and is designed to help young students associate written words with spoken words, making it suitable for early education.

### How often is Sentence Constructor: Hear It! updated?

The app was last updated on July 31, 2016, to version 2.1. Further update frequency is not specified.

### What devices is Sentence Constructor: Hear It! compatible with?

Sentence Constructor: Hear It! is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Does Sentence Constructor: Hear It! have ads?

No, Sentence Constructor: Hear It! does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 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.

### 1.1 — 2015-11-17

Fixed an issue where the text was sometimes slightly too large on a 3.5" screen.
Fixed an issue where a word could disappear from the screen when hitting reset.
Miscellaneous performance improvements and defect corrections.

### 1.0 — 2015-11-02

No release notes.

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