# Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe

> Video app for learning 100 common tricky English words with a giraffe character. (iPhone/iPad app by Queue Press Limited.)

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- Developer: [Queue Press Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449977775)
- Category: Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 392 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-words-with-geraldine-the-giraffe/id790783394/reviews.md

## What is Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe?

Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe: Season One

26 video 'appisodes' of tricky words to master!

Geraldine the Giraffe is the superstar learning giraffe created by Mr Thorne to help engage young readers. She features on 'the Times #1 website to make your child smarter' - MrThorneDoesPhonics.com.

Geraldine is extremely popular with children and adults particularly for her cheeky but loveable attitude to learning. She will make you howl with laughter and teach you the tricky words too! In this app, she masters the tricky words over 26 exclusive videos. The app is purely a video app and acts as a teaching tool for learning the 100 most tricky words in English. Geraldine the giraffe is suitable for children aged 3 and up.

1. is it in if I the
2. at am an as and up us
3. no go so to do into
4. of on off get got not 
5. big dad mum but can back bed did dig man ran
6. had has his him have here
7. he she we me be my by
8. this then that them they there than these
9. with will was want were when went what where
10. see been seen for now down how look took too all ball time
11. are said like some come came could would should
12. you your her children people Mr Mrs last
13. help from just jump out about little house home
14. it’s I’m don’t can’t looked called asked
15. one old oh their day way saw very
16. made make lived love school push put pull
17. after again another because boy brother
18. door first girl sister good half laugh many
19. much more must may name new next night
20. once or our over take three tree water who will

Also included are other familiar tricky words:
 
fruit names
colour names
days
months
number names
capital letter names

To get a sample of what Geraldine the Giraffe's learning videos are like, visit MrThorne.com or watch Geraldine on Youtube: www.MrThorneDoesPhonics.tv

NOTE: Please ensure that your mute button is switched off and that you volume is turned up to be able to hear the audio correctly.

## Key features

- 26 video 'appisodes'
- Teaches 100 tricky English words
- Engaging giraffe character
- Includes fruit, color, day, and number names
- Suitable for ages 3 and up

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-words-with-geraldine-the-giraffe/id790783394/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work?

*2022-12-11, version 2.0*

Refund for an app that doesn’t work?! Not impressed!!

### 1/5 — Please update

*2022-03-20, version 2.0*

Unfortunately app does not work!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-01-01, version 2.0*

Nothing opens up just a blank screen

### 1/5 — Videos won’t play

*2021-09-27, version 2.0*

I have just downloaded the app.  When I click on the video link it comes up blank/black. When I press the play button it goes back to the Home Screen. Can you either fix the app so I can view the videos or can I have my money back please?

### 1/5 — Why didn’t I read the reviews!!

*2021-08-12, version 2.0*

Ahhh!! It doesn’t work at all. What a waste of money!! Sort it out eh!!

### 2/5 — Stopped working

*2021-01-25, version 2.0*

I bought this app about 3 years ago for my eldest and he loved it. My youngest just started the tricky words and I wanted to play the songs for him but app is not working, there isn’t an update.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work ~how is this still available

*2021-01-05, version 2.0*

Useless this app isn’t working and should be removed

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2020-11-24, version 2.0*

I am very disappointed to pay for an app to find that it doesn’t work. I am unable to contact the developers to notify them of the issue, hopefully they will see this review and issue a fix. 

Videos do not play, black screen of player loads and app locks up. 

You then have to force close the app to close.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-10-19, version 2.0*

This doesn’t work on my iPad or phone. Just a black screen and very loud music. Very disappointing

### 1/5 — Black screen only

*2020-10-12, version 2.0*

Nothing works on my iPad for my daughter just black screen some music very disappointed.

## Frequently asked questions about Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe

### What is Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe?

Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe is a paid educational app that offers 26 video 'appisodes' to help children aged 3 and up learn the 100 most common tricky words in English. It features a popular giraffe character to make learning engaging and fun.

### How many tricky words does Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe teach?

The app is designed to teach the 100 most common tricky words in English. It also includes familiar tricky words related to fruit names, color names, days, months, number names, and capital letter names.

### What is the price of Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe?

Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe is a paid app priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Is Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe suitable for very young children?

Yes, Geraldine the Giraffe is suitable for children aged 3 and up. The app's video format and engaging character are designed to capture the attention of young learners.

### What devices does Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe support?

Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS and has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe updated?

The app was last updated on September 1, 2017, to version 2.0. It was originally released on January 9, 2014.

### Does Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe have ads?

No, Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, and the description does not mention any ad-supported elements.

### What is the user rating for Tricky Words with Geraldine the Giraffe?

The app has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 3 ratings. This indicates a very low user satisfaction based on the available data.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-09-01

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

Bug fixes and new artwork.

### 1.1 — 2015-05-23

Now you can get the new Geraldine book from inside this app!

### 1.0 — 2014-01-09

No release notes.

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