Speak Spanish vs ORCA+

Learn Spanish the way your brain was meant to. Palteca uses teaching methods that are rooted in science, making it one of the most effective ways to quickly learn and speak Spanish. Unlike the majority of the language learning apps on the market today that try to offer a tiny bit of many languages, Palteca offers an in-depth learning experience for Spanish. --------------------------- THE PALTECA METHOD 1. WATCH REAL NATIVE SPEAKERS: Palteca uses Comprehensible Input (CI), giving you content that is entirely in Spanish spoken by real speakers in real conversations. Our curriculum is built to teach you the most important words first, and over the course of the following days/weeks, continue to reinforce these same words through repeated exposure. This makes remembering much easier 2. SPEAK FROM DAY 1: Get instant feedback so you can begin speaking confidently, while responding to real native Spanish speakers 3. TRAIN YOUR EARS: The sounds in Spanish are different from English and other languages. So we will teach you how to distinguish between similar-sounding words, giving you the ability to better listen to native speakers 4. LEARN HOW TO LEARN A LANGUAGE: Palteca starts by getting you ready to learn how to learn a language. Many people try to learn languages through apps, but grow bored and frustrated when they realize the method isn’t working. Palteca gives you the roadmap to Spanish fluency in and out of the app --------------------------- PALTECA FEATURES * Learn only useful vocabulary and phrases * Practice speaking with real-time feedback * Practice listening to real Spanish natives * Hundreds of activities from speaking, practicing numbers, sounds, and more * Listen to different accents --------------------------- PALTECA MEMBERSHIP A subscription is required to access Palteca. Palteca offers both monthly and annual subscriptions. Once purchased, the subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in your Apple App Store account. When a subscription is canceled, access to Palteca will expire at the end of the current payment period. Refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. --------------------------- Have questions or need assistance? Contact us at hello@palteca.com. --------------------------- Terms of Service: https://palteca.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://palteca.com/privacy

ORCA is a research app built by the Werchan Infant Learning and Development (WILD) Lab at UC Irvine (the-wild-lab.com). It helps families participate in approved studies on early child development—from the comfort of your home. BUILT FOR RESEARCH, NOT DIAGNOSIS ORCA is designed to support scientific research. It does not diagnose, treat, or monitor medical conditions. If you have concerns about your child’s development, please speak with your pediatrician. WHO IS ORCA FOR? ORCA is for families who have been invited to join a research study and received a study ID from their study coordinator. You will need that code to begin an assessment. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create an account and add your child’s profile 2. Enter the study ID provided by your research team 3. Follow simple on-screen instructions to prepare for the session 4. Complete short, child-friendly video activities together 5. Your session data is securely uploaded and accessed only by authorized researchers WHAT THE APP COLLECTS (WITH YOUR CONSENT) • Video recordings during assessment sessions • Optional heart rate data when a compatible Polar H9 sensor is used in select studies • Basic profile information needed for the study YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS • The camera and microphone are only active during an assessment you start • Data is fully encrypted and stored on secure research servers • Participation is voluntary—you can stop at any time and request deletion of your data • Only authorized members of the research team can access study data DESIGNED FOR REAL FAMILIES Young children move, look away, and explore—that’s normal. ORCA’s activities are built for everyday family life, with clear guidance before and during each session. ABOUT THE WILD LAB The Werchan Infant Learning and Development Lab at UCI studies how infants and toddlers learn and grow. ORCA brings families into that work as essential partners in discovery. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad with a front-facing camera • Study ID from an approved research study • Internet connection to upload completed sessions Questions? Contact your study coordinator or visit the in-app Help Center. ORCA — partnering with families to advance early child development research.