# VERBS News > Interactive app for children to learn and practice verb tenses with visuals and audio recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Virtual Speech Center Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbs-news/id541964688 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Virtual Speech Center Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/455333785) - Category: Education, Medical - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 142 MB - Languages: enc - Released: 2012-08-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbs-news/id541964688/reviews.md ## What is VERBS News? ****I am so happy that there is finally a verb tense application on the market that not only teaches children about tenses with visuals but can be used in therapy! I feel like I had been waiting for this one forever! (Consonantly Speaking)**** Verbs News is a fun and creative language-therapy app for the iPad created by a certified speech and language pathologist for students to learn and practice verbs in four different tenses (simple present, present continuous, simple past, and simple future). It has a total of over 190 regular and irregular verbs represented in beautiful real-life pictures. Children are welcomed by a boy named Andrew, who is a newsroom anchor. Andrew has his own channel, “Intro to Tenses,” in which children can watch four different animated movies that visually explain four different English tenses. After they watch "Intro to Tenses", they may begin to practice the verbs. For each correct response, the children are awarded with an anchor microphone. At the end of the session, children can take the role of an anchor, record their own news, and watch it in the newsroom. (The video recordings are not saved in this app to comply with HIPPA.*) Verbs News can be used for students with: - language disorders and delays, such as specific language learning disorders, etc. - learning disorders - autism Verbs News allows students to practice verbs through three different activity types: - auditory bombardment - fill-in - make-up sentences (with audio recording feature) Verbs News is easy to navigate and allows users to employ several tools, enabling them to perform the following tasks: - enter multiple students - change settings - select multiple words - select multiple activity types - select auto-scoring - select alternate counts for multiple students - enable or disable written picture descriptions - enable or disable the award system - use the video/audio record feature - use the audio recording feature - track correct and incorrect responses - view reports - e-mail results at the end of the game *To comply with HIPAA standards this app does not allow the user to save the video recordings to protect the privacy of others. The user can only view and replay the video immediately after recording, but the video recordings will not be saved. ## Key features - Teaches four verb tenses - Over 190 regular and irregular verbs - Animated movies explaining tenses - Interactive practice activities - News anchor role-playing with recording - Supports multiple students and customizable settings - Tracks responses and generates reports ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbs-news/id541964688/reviews.md ### 3/5 — It’s pretty good *2014-05-28* I use this app after another app that uses video to teach the different tenses and utilizes an immediate complete model. This one is a “no-frills” type of app but enables some generalization for my students. Some of them like to record their “news” and others do not. I would like it if there were a different type of reinforcer available. I like the different levels of increasing difficulty the app offers. ### 5/5 — Nice app! *2014-04-20* Updating the rating to five stars. Photos are updated, and now the strengths of the app shine through. This is one of the few apps that targets this functioning level, breaking up a key language concept into manageable bits. Initial Review: Like the developer's other apps, photos are weird and distorted. ### 4/5 — Good Speech therapy app for learning verb tenses *2013-11-04* is designed to teach your child the correct way to use verb tenses. The app has a neat introduction, and three activities: auditory bombardment, Fill In, and Make Up Sentences. There are many verbs, as well as tense options to choose from, however, aside from fill-in, the app relies completely on expressive speech, so if you have a child that has any significant issues with expressive speech speech or articulation, the other sections of the app may become very frustrating, as they did for my son. Also, the app is not the easiest to navigate. It may be a wonderful app for many other children with speech delays, but it is not a great fit for my child's specific needs. I would recommend this app for verb tenses for children who do not become frustrated with the requirement to produce significant speech and record it. If that is your child or client, this app may be great for you. It does have data tracking for multiple students, and no ads or IAPs. ### 4/5 — Great report and opportunity *2013-07-29* Nice data report. I love that it has a recording option to then create and record sentences working on the tenses! ## Frequently asked questions about VERBS News ### What verb tenses does VERBS News teach? VERBS News teaches four English tenses: simple present, present continuous, simple past, and simple future. The app uses animated movies to visually explain each tense. ### How does VERBS News help with verb practice? It offers three activity types: auditory bombardment, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and sentence creation with an audio recording feature. Correct responses are rewarded with an anchor microphone. ### Can VERBS News be used for multiple children? Yes, the app allows users to enter multiple student profiles. This feature, along with others like auto-scoring and alternate counts, can be customized for individual students. ### Does VERBS News save video recordings? No, to comply with HIPAA standards and protect privacy, video recordings are not saved. Users can view and replay their recordings immediately after creation, but they are not stored within the app. ### What devices is VERBS News compatible with? VERBS News is designed for the iPad. It is suitable for children aged 4 and up. ### How often is VERBS News updated? The app was last updated on February 20, 2015, to version 2.0. Users can check for future updates through their device's app store. ### What is the price of VERBS News? VERBS News is a paid application, priced at $9.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What is the user sentiment for VERBS News? Based on the provided data, VERBS News has a rating of 2.0 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed to negative user reception. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2015-02-20 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Fixed issue with reward video playback ### 1.9 — 2014-12-19 Corrected audio recording. ### 1.8 — 2014-04-20 Improved quality of photos. ### 1.7.1 — 2014-02-20 Improved “More Apps” page. ### 1.7 — 2014-01-31 Fixed audio recording issue on IPad Air ## Apps similar to VERBS News | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Articulation Station Hive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/articulation-station-hive/id1485607474) | 4.5 (415) | Free | Education | | [Following Directions by TSApps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/following-directions-by-tsapps/id1033662639) | — | $3.99 | Education | | [Weave Chat AAC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weave-chat-aac/id1579129212) | 4.7 (457) | Free | Education | | [SentenceBuilder™ for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentencebuilder-for-ipad/id364197515) | 4.7 (3) | $8.99 | Education | | [Boom Cards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-cards/id1041141473) | 2.5 (4) | Free | Education | | [Peekaboo Barn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-barn/id300590611) | 4.4 (9) | $3.99 | Education | ## More apps by Virtual Speech Center Inc. - [Quick Artic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-artic/id455333782) - [Outdoor Fun](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoor-fun/id492097086) - [Magical Concepts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-concepts/id510069130) - [Auditory Workout](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auditory-workout/id518697520) - [Multiple Meanings Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-meanings-library/id525605265) - [Expedition with plurals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expedition-with-plurals/id529311912) All apps by Virtual Speech Center Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/455333785 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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