Vocab Lab vs Clicker Talk

Become a Vocabulary Grand Master with the Vocab-Lab! 100 commonly overused words, 600 amazing alternatives! The Vocab-Lab provides 600 suitable alternatives to 100 commonly overused words in schools, in an accessible and engaging medium for users. Vocabulary Ninja has provided six, ranked alternatives for each word, to help users to expand their vocabulary and become a Vocabulary Grand Master! Simply choose a word by selecting it from the scrolling word menu. This will reveal 6 alternative words that are ranked in complexity, from Grasshopper level to Grand Master! Each word has a sound button, for users to hear the word and assist in pronunciation and understanding. The title screen also has a link to a 'Glossary' which provides a full overview of the 100 words on one page. If there is a word that you think should be included, then use the 'Suggest a Word' button to submit your idea! Please note that these alternatives are not necessarily synonyms of the chosen word, this will be dependant on the context they are being used.

Boost speaking and listening skills across the curriculum with Clicker Talk, designed for students of all abilities. Continuously developed by Crick Software for over 25 years, the Clicker product range is used in schools around the world. DEVELOP VOCABULARY AND BUILD CONFIDENCE Clicker Talk gives children the opportunity to explore new vocabulary, demonstrate their knowledge and rehearse their ideas for writing. It’s particularly effective for those who struggle to express themselves in written form, and for English language learners. Clicker Talk is also a great way for teachers to collect evidence of students’ speaking and listening attainment. BOOST CORE LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE Listen and Say activities enable younger learners and emergent English speakers to familiarise themselves with core vocabulary. On each page, children click on the picture to listen to the word or phrase and then record, rerecording as many times as they like. All recordings are collated for review once all pages are completed. OFFER ALTERNATIVE PATHS TO SUCCESS Many children in our classrooms have great ideas and knowledge but struggle to express these in their writing. Talk About activities help to break down barriers to literacy and offer children an alternative way to demonstrate their understanding. The activities provide teachers with a valuable record of children’s comprehension of key topics and concepts. CREATE A CLASSROOM OF STORYTELLERS Tell the Story activities break storytelling down into manageable steps, helping children to practice and internalise story patterns and language and to understand narrative ‘building blocks’. These activities are perfect for exploring a sequence of events or the steps of a process, such as making a sandwich or the life cycle of a plant. ACCESS HUNDREDS OF READY-MADE ACTIVITIES Choose from a huge selection of activities on LearningGrids, our online library accessed from within the app. Activities cover a wide variety of curriculum topics across different levels. Or create your own in seconds using the included curriculum picture library or any photos. PART OF CRICK SOFTWARE’S CLICKER FAMILY Based in the UK and US, Crick Software has a worldwide reputation for quality educational software for students of all abilities. To find more Clicker Apps, search for Crick Software in the App Store or visit the Crick Software website.