Emoji float above words like furigana in Japanese — providing instant visual meaning while you learn to decode the text below. As words are mastered, the scaffolds fade away.
For pre-literate children ages 2+. The emoji IS the meaning — no translation needed.
For learners of any age. Source word + emoji scaffold enable immersion from day one.
Learning to read and learning to read a new language are the same cognitive process — decoding unfamiliar symbols into meaning. Emoji are the universal bridge both toddlers and adults already understand.
One mechanic that grows with the learner. A child starts by learning to read English with emoji help, then graduates to learning Spanish with the same emoji help.
Ages 2+. A toddler who can't read sees 🐱 above "cat" — the emoji IS the meaning. This is how they learn to read.
Ages 4–7. Strengthens native reading through emoji-scaffolded sentences. Then seamlessly transitions into a second language.
Clean, low-pressure vocabulary acquisition. Emoji provides instant comprehension without routing through your native language — true immersion from word one.
Emoji scaffolding reduces cognitive load for dyslexia. Large, colorful touch targets for motor disabilities. Predictable interactions for autism.
Not every word needs an emoji. The scaffold system matches the right tool to each word type.
Concrete things get emoji. Cat, dog, sun, house, book — instant visual meaning that a toddler or language learner grasps immediately.
Actions become motion. "Jumped" bounces. "Ran" slides. The child sees the action happen — no symbol needed, the movement is the meaning.
"The," "a," "in," "on" — these don't need scaffolding. They need exposure. Fifty sentences and "the" becomes a sight word.
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On-device AI generates personalized sentences, adapts difficulty, and creates quizzes — all without an internet connection.
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No ads. No distractions. No gimmicks. Parents learning Spanish and kids learning to read — one subscription, one app.
VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Switch Control, Reduce Motion. Accessibility isn't a bolt-on — it's the core mechanic.
Built with SwiftUI and Apple's latest design language. Beautiful, fast, and native on iPhone and iPad.
All translation happens on-device using Apple's Translation framework. No internet required after downloading a language pack.
No existing app uses emoji-as-scaffolding to teach both native reading and foreign language reading with the same mechanic.
| Emoji as scaffold | On-device AI | Fully accessible | Pre-literate | Language learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Babbel | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Homer | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Phonetic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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