# WordToob: Language Learning — Learn with Video Modeling

> Educational app using video modeling for language and skill acquisition. (iPhone/iPad app by John Halloran.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordtoob-language-learning/id651639627 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Halloran](https://appshunter.io/developer/651639870)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: $12.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordtoob-language-learning/id651639627/reviews.md

## What is WordToob?

Video Modeling made simple and fun! WordToob is designed to make learning words and new skills fun and engaging through pre-stored and customized videos. People of all ages and intellectual levels enjoy watching videos. With WordToob they can now play an active role in learning while doing what they love. Customizing the app with personalized videos is easy but the learning experience is powerful!

WordToob includes:

   • Pre-stored board with the 25 words most 2-year-olds know
   • Pre-stored board with common emotions
   • Pre-stored examples of an alphabet board and adaptive skill board
   • Infinite ability to create your own boards
   • Speech recognition so that the learner can practice saying words


Learning language requires combined information from the senses, whether just beginning to learn one’s native language or learning a second language. WordToob makes this fun and easy by pairing words with illustrative videos. The learner not only benefits from playing WordToob but also through engaging in creating personalized videos. Personalized videos can be easily created with the iPad camera and attached to words within the app to maintain novelty and increase motivation.

Language skills that can be learned using WordToob include:

   • Learning new words
   • Recognizing words you hear
   • Improving articulation


Video modeling is a highly researched and effective method of teaching. New behaviors and skills are learned by watching a video of someone else or themselves performing the target behavior then imitating that behavior. Video modeling has been used to teach social skills, communication skills, play skills, perception of emotion and adaptive skills. The entertainment aspect of videos motivates and reinforces the engagement of the learner. 

Video modeling has been found to be exceptionally effective in teaching individuals with autism.  Some of the reasons may be that the learner only has to attend to a restricted field of focus, the repetitive presentation of models and situations, less demand for face-to-face interaction, and their ability to process visual information more readily than verbal information. Studies show that skills taught through video modeling are generalized and learned faster.  

WordToob makes video modeling easy. The app includes a board that illustrates emotions. New boards are easy to create and personalized videos are simple to include giving the teacher, parent, or therapist the freedom to target many different skills limited only by their imagination. 

Some video modeling uses include:

   • Learning social skills
   • Recognizing emotions
   • Visual schedules
   • Learning adaptive skills
   • Show and tell, storytelling

## Key features

- Video modeling for learning
- Pre-stored word and skill boards
- Customizable video boards
- Speech recognition for practice
- Learning new words
- Recognizing spoken words
- Improving articulation

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordtoob-language-learning/id651639627/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Simple but effective

*2023-12-18*

I enjoy using this app, especially for its video modeling options. Following the FAQs, it’s pretty simple to set up and use. A few improvements would really make it a 5 star app.  

First, the ability to share boards across devices. I’d love to set up boards on my ipad and then be able to share it with others. Being able to upload to google cloud/dropbox would be amazing. Having to set it up separately on every device takes a great deal of time and effort. 

Second, the ability to change the board size after it’s created.  I’d like to add more to the emotions board, for instance, but can’t see a way to add more boxes to the default layout. I have to fully recreate the wheel.

Third, with the new ability to create a personal voice in Apple, I’d like to be able to import that voice (or others) for a more personalized experience. 

Finally, if there could be the option to create/set a landing page that would link to other created board through similar buttons, it would help make the entire application more robust for communication purposes in general.

### 5/5 — GREAT way to learn vocabulary in a visual way

*2020-04-01, version 1.3.3*

FYI to the disgruntled user...if you don’t like a video clip or two...DELETE them, add something that works better for you, with your own videos! That’s what we love most- we can add multiple examples of a word, so it can be understood in different contexts. It’s completely editable, so not sure why it would be a problem! Thank you for a great resource for not only special education needs, but second language learners as well!

### 1/5 — Waste of Money

*2020-01-30, version 1.3.3*

This was the biggest waste of $10 I've ever spent. Save your money and get a free app that names items for you. The kid in these videos looks as if he is making fun of several of the words when he demonstrates them. Not useful or functional AT ALL!

### 3/5 — Great App

*2019-11-25, version 1.3.3*

This was just what I was looking for to work with my students. The only thing that would make it better would be the ability to share the boards with others. It would be great to be able to create a board on one iPad and be ale to share it to others in the district. Being able to backup to Dropbox would be ideal. I would love to be able to import pictures and videos from either Dropbox or Google Drive so we can use them with other devices.

### 5/5 — So fun!

*2018-12-03, version 1.3.3*

This is the funnest app!  I’m teaching verbs to young students with autism.  Their eyes just lit up when the communication board turned into a short video.  So engaging as well as useful!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2015-12-17, version 1.2.1*

I can't wait to use this app with my clients! What a cool app! (Happy Birthday, Mr. John!)

## Frequently asked questions about WordToob

### What is WordToob's learning methodology?

WordToob utilizes video modeling, a researched and effective teaching method where users learn by watching videos of target behaviors and then imitating them. This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals who process visual information readily.

### How does WordToob track user progress?

While the app description doesn't explicitly detail progress tracking features, the ability to create custom boards and use speech recognition for practice suggests that users and educators can monitor skill development through repeated use and observation of imitation.

### Does WordToob offer certifications?

The provided information does not indicate that WordToob offers any formal certifications. Its focus is on skill acquisition and language learning through engaging video content.

### What devices is WordToob compatible with?

WordToob is currently supported on iPads. It was released on May 31, 2013, and its latest version is 1.3.3, last updated on January 21, 2018.

### What is the price of WordToob?

WordToob is a paid application with a price of $12.99. There is no mention of subscription tiers or free trials.

### What is the age rating for WordToob?

WordToob has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and older, aligning with its educational and skill-building focus.

### How often is WordToob updated?

The latest version of WordToob, 1.3.3, was released on January 21, 2018. This suggests that updates may not be very frequent, with the last update being several years ago.

### What do users like about WordToob?

Based on the description, users likely appreciate the fun and engaging nature of learning through video modeling, the ease of customization with personalized videos, and its effectiveness for individuals with autism.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2018-01-21

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

fixes a crash in "Find The Word" mode

### 1.3.2 — 2017-12-21

Improved compatibility with iOS 11

### 1.3.1 — 2017-12-05

- fixes bug on iOS 11 where custom videos would be skipped, and only the built-in videos would play
- other updates to improve compatibility with iOS 11

### 1.3 — 2017-05-08

Updated to improve compatibility with iOS 10 and later.

### 1.2.1 — 2015-04-18

- if Allow Editing is turned off, all settings are protected by a passcode that you set
- fixed bug that let buttons with the placeholder name "?" have videos

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All apps by John Halloran: https://appshunter.io/developer/651639870

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