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Timmy's Starting to Read 1.4

77 MB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 4.1 - 150 reviews


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Timmy's Starting to Read, developed and published by British Council, has released its latest version, 1.4, on 2018-11-22. This app falls under the Education category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.1, based on 150 reviews.

Timmy's Starting to Read APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: air.com.britishcouncil.learningtimewithtimmy3

Updated: 6 years ago

Developer Name: British Council

Category: Education

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Timmy's Starting to Read on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.1
Total 150 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2020-07-18
Loves the app! Really engaging! Question: Are you considering introducing a speech-recognition module where a child (or an adult) could first mouth and then read out the words to score 'points'? That would be great for pronunciation practice and would definitely satisfy the users who are saying the app doesn't teach reading. And might be great with adult EFL students, who I am sure, would use it to have fun to practice their pronunciation. :)

1 ★, on 2019-06-15
this app doesn't teach reading. no games in the app require the kid to actually read something on their own. The only game that could require reading is match a word to a picture but the app reads the word out loud for you anyway so that is not reading skills that are trained but listening comprehension.

3 ★, on 2019-07-15
the app is good, but you have to turn the phone off in order to exit the app!

5 ★, on 2019-07-08
It's very helpful for kids to improve their English learning as a second language.

2 ★, on 2019-06-12
worst app ever i am trying to look for a app of math,reading,writing,drawing, for toddlers ages 2 to 6 i am trying to get my little sister ready for kinder garden i reall want her to get good grades at least 3 or 4 ! if you could make a app of math,reading,writing,drawing it would make me be very happy to get my little sister ready for kinder garden P.S pls make a app to get my sis ready

5 ★, on 2018-12-13
It's good for learn English for kids

Previous Versions

Timmy's Starting to Read 1.4
2018-11-22 / 77 MB / Android 2.3+

About this app

Timmy and friends Kid and Finlay from the TV show Timmy Time help your child build their vocabulary in English, start to read and boost memory skills in Timmy’s Starting to Read!

Safe, ad-free, English language learning fun for children aged six and younger, designed by the British Council, world experts in teaching English trusted by parents worldwide, in partnership with Aardman Animations.

Ideal for children aged six and younger who are learning English as an additional language and for children aged three and under if their first language is English.


FEATURES

PLAY three interactive games to learn new words, build confidence in reading and boost essential skills.
DISCOVER up to 60 words and phrases in English, including holiday-themed vocabulary such as party food, musical instruments and fancy-dress costumes.
EARN stickers and videos – fun rewards motivate your child to keep learning!
LISTEN to the narrator and practise saying the words aloud.


GAMES

Timmy’s Starting to Read includes three bite-size and age-appropriate games that are designed by British Council English teaching experts to provide hours of high-quality learning content for your child and challenge them as they progress.

• In Hatch Match, your child will build confidence in reading simple vocabulary as they match pairs of pictures with words. They can also choose between three levels of difficulty, depending on how strong their reading skills are.

• In I-Spy, your child can find hidden objects on the beach, such as bucket, spade or fish, as well as revise vocabulary, boosting their concentration. As they progress, objects get harder to find, requiring serious focus!

• In Rub-a-Dub, your child will be guided by the narrator to swipe away sand and beach towels to discover objects such as cake and pizza hidden beneath. Tapping and swiping away the holiday-themed scenes will develop their motor skills and hand–eye co-ordination. 


LEARN ENGLISH WITH TIMMY AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council, experts in teaching English, and Aardman, the Academy Award®-winning animation studio, have combined their experience, expertise and passion for teaching to create Learning Time with Timmy, an innovative learning experience for children aged two to six years.

Learning Time with Timmy includes face-to-face courses, three educational apps and an online series available on YouTube and TV to help your child to develop and become a confident learner of English.

For more information, visit https://www.britishcouncil.org/english/timmy


SAFETY AND DATA PRIVACY

Your child’s privacy is very important to us. We do not collect any information about your child or your family. The app provides a completely safe learning environment, with no adverts or links to other websites. We track how the app is used, such as which of the games are most popular, in order to make the app more enjoyable for your child. 

Learn more about the British Council’s privacy policy for the Learning Time with Timmy apps here: https://www.britishcouncil.org/english/timmy/apps/privacy


DISCOVER MORE WAYS TO LEARN WITH TIMMY

Your child can continue their language learning adventure and build their confidence in English with Timmy’s First Words in English and Timmy’s Learning New Skills.

All our apps are designed to be intuitive and have been improved using feedback from teachers, parents and children.

Visit our website to see our full range of apps: http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents/apps .

For more tips on how to continue supporting your child’s learning at home, join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LearnEnglishParents.BritishCouncil


GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK

We love to hear from our users. Please get in touch with us at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org

New features

Get the latest version for an improved experience on Samsung Galaxy S9.
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We love to hear from our users so please do leave us a review or email us at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org

App Permissions

Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.