Cambridge Curriculum · Ages 2–10

Where little scribbles become big ideas!

DoodlyKids makes learning English, Math, and Urdu genuinely fun — with phonics, interactive activities, and an AI tutor that speaks your child's language.

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Phonics · Tap a letter
A
B
C
D
Now
E
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F
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G
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H
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Match the /d/ sound
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dog ✓

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flower

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drum ✓

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rabbit ✗

English Phonics
Cambridge Math
Urdu Stories
Science Projects
CVC Blending
Letter Tracing
AI Tutor
Multi-Profile
English Phonics
Cambridge Math
Urdu Stories
Science Projects
CVC Blending
Letter Tracing
AI Tutor
Multi-Profile
How it works

Learning that feels like play

Four simple steps — from first doodle to confident reader. Every step is designed around how young children actually learn.

1

Hear the sound

Tap any letter and hear its phonics sound clearly. Real human voice, not robotic. Your child listens first.

2

Say it aloud

Speak into the mic! The app listens and confirms the sound. Locked until your child gets it right — gently.

3

Play activities

Match pictures, trace letters, blend sounds. Fun games that build real skills — not just tapping along.

4

Unlock & progress

Master A before B unlocks. Cambridge-aligned sequences mean no gaps in learning, ever.

Features

Everything a growing mind needs

Built from the ground up for children ages 2–10, with parents and teachers in mind too.

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Sequential Phonics

A→Z unlocks one at a time. Master each letter before moving on. No skipping, no gaps — just solid foundations.

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Voice Recognition

Your child speaks, the app listens. Real pronunciation practice — not just clicking buttons.

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AI Tutor (English)

Say something in Urdu? The bot replies in English and encourages your child to try too. Gentle, patient, always positive.

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Multi-Child Profiles

Up to 5 kids per family. Face recognition login — the right profile opens automatically when your child looks at the screen.

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Creative Math Hints

Wrong answer? No scolding. Smart hints guide your child to think it through and find the answer themselves.

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Parent Dashboard

See exactly what your child learned today — letters mastered, time spent, activities completed — at a glance.

Age groups

Right level, right age

Cambridge-aligned curriculum that grows with your child from toddler to confident reader and writer.

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2–3 yrs
Toddler
Alphabet sounds Tracing Phonics
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3–5 yrs
Pre-K
CVC Blending Vowels Sight words
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5–7 yrs
Early Reader
Sentences Reading Math Level 2
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7–10 yrs
Junior Scholar
Writing Science Grammar
CVC Blending

From sounds to words — the magic of blending!

After learning individual letter sounds, children blend Consonant + Vowel + Consonant to read their first real words. This is the breakthrough moment every parent celebrates.

CVC words are the first real words a child reads independently. By blending three sounds together — a consonant, a short vowel, and another consonant — children unlock hundreds of words in one go.

DoodlyKids teaches blending step by step: tap each sound, hear it, then watch the sounds "slide together" into a complete word. It clicks instantly.

cConsonant
aVowel
tConsonant
catWord! 🐱
Tap each sound, then blend!
c tap
+
a tap
+
t tap
=
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cat
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Word families — grouped by vowel sound
a
Short /a/as in "cat"
🐱cat 🏏bat 🧢hat 🐀rat 🛁vat 🗺️map 🧲nap 🫙cap 🚐van 🥫can 👨man 🍳pan
e
Short /e/as in "bed"
🛏️bed 🔴red 🦆hen 🖊️pen 👨‍🦳men 🕸️web 🦵leg 📦box 🔟ten 🪺net 💧wet 🐕pet
i
Short /i/as in "sit"
🐟fin 🗑️bin 📌pin 🍳tin 👄lip 🤐zip 🪨sit 🎁kit 🤒ill ⛰️hill 💊pill 🪟win
o
Short /o/as in "hot"
🐕dog 🪵log 🌫️fog 🍲pot 🔴hot 🪣mop 🏆top 🛑stop 🤴rob 🥊box 🔒lock 🧦sock
u
Short /u/as in "cup"
☀️sun 🍞bun 🏃run cup 🦆pup 🚌bus 🪲bug 🥜nut ✂️cut 🫙jug 🐛mud 🐕pug
Tricky Words

Words that can't be sounded out — just remembered!

Some common words don't follow phonics rules. DoodlyKids teaches these through fun repetition, flashcards, and fill-in-the-sentence games so they stick in memory effortlessly.

Tricky words (also called sight words or high-frequency words) appear in almost every sentence a child will ever read. Words like the, said, was, and come cannot be decoded phonetically — the child must simply recognise them instantly.

DoodlyKids introduces tricky words gradually across 3 levels, using sentence context so children understand meaning, not just spelling.

Why are they "tricky"?

"said" sounds like it should be spelled "sed" — but it isn't! These words come from Old English and break modern phonics rules. Recognising them automatically is essential for fluent reading.

Fill in the tricky word!
the
Can you find the missing word?
"___ cat sat on the mat."
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All tricky words — Level by level
⭐ Level 1 — First 20 words (Age 4–5)
the a do to I into no go he she we me be was my you they all are her
🌟 Level 2 — Next 20 words (Age 5–6)
said have like some come were there little one when what where who which their here out about this from
💎 Level 3 — Advanced 20 words (Age 6–7)
people water could would should because other after again any many only also very over every through before right between
Complex Words

4 and 5-letter words — growing one step at a time

Once CVC blending clicks, children graduate to longer words. DoodlyKids introduces 4-letter, then 5-letter words through consonant blends, digraphs, long vowels, and silent letters — all in a carefully designed sequence.

Consonant Blends (4 letters)

Two consonants blend together at the start or end of a word — both sounds are heard. The child learns to "push" two sounds quickly: bl, cl, fl, gr, st, tr, nd, nt…

block stamp

Both consonants are voiced — no silent letters here!

4-letter words
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flag
fl- blend
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flab
fl- blend
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clap
cl- blend
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club
cl- blend
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grab
gr- blend
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grin
gr- blend
drip
dr- blend
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drum
dr- blend
star
st- blend
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stop
st- blend
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tree
tr- blend
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trip
tr- blend
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plan
pl- blend
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plum
pl- blend
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blow
bl- blend
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bled
bl- blend
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hand
-nd blend
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land
-nd blend
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bent
-nt blend
tent
-nt blend

Digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh, ph)

Two letters that make ONE new sound together. sh doesn't say /s/ + /h/ — it says /sh/. Children learn to recognise these pairs as a single unit.

ship · chip · this

One of the biggest phonics unlocks — covers hundreds of words!

4-letter words with digraphs
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ship
sh-
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shop
sh-
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shed
sh-
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shin
sh-
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chip
ch-
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chap
ch-
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chin
ch-
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that
th-
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thin
th-
then
th-
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when
wh-
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whip
wh-
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fish
-sh
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dish
-sh
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cash
-sh
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wash
-sh
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bath
-th
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math
-th
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much
-ch
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such
-ch

Long Vowels — "Magic E" rule

A silent e at the end makes the vowel "say its name." capcape, hophope, kitkite. One letter changes the whole word!

cap cape

The 'e' is silent but changes the vowel sound completely.

4-letter long vowel words
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cake
a_e
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game
a_e
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home
o_e
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bone
o_e
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kite
i_e
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wine
i_e
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tune
u_e
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cube
u_e
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date
a_e
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rose
o_e
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line
i_e
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wave
a_e

Silent Letters

Some letters hide silently in words — kn, wr, mb, gn. Children learn these as special "quiet letter" patterns. Once spotted, they never confuse them again!

knee · wrap · lamb

Strikethrough shows the silent letter — kids remember it as a "hiding" letter!

Silent letter words
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knit
silent k
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knee
silent k
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knob
silent k
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wrap
silent w
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wren
silent w
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lamb
silent b
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bomb
silent b
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gnaw
silent g
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sign
silent g
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castle
silent t
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thumb
silent b
hour
silent h

5-Letter Words — Gradual complexity

Building on all previous skills — blends, digraphs, long vowels — children now tackle 5-letter words. These words appear constantly in early books and conversations.

train · chest

These combine multiple skills — the child feels like a real reader!

5-letter words
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train
tr + ai
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brain
br + ai
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beach
ea + ch
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peach
ea + ch
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green
gr + ee
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sheep
sh + ee
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store
st + ore
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stone
st + one
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plant
pl + ant
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fight
igh
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light
igh
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night
igh
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white
wh + ite
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chase
ch + ase
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crawl
cr + awl
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horse
or + se

Compound Words — Two words, one meaning!

Compound words are two small words joined together to make a new word. Children love discovering these — it feels like cracking a code! sun + flower = sunflower

sun + set = sunset

Both parts are readable — children feel empowered to decode longer words!

Compound words (5–8 letters)
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sunflower
sun+flower
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rainbow
rain+bow
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butterfly
butter+fly
starfish
star+fish
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flashlight
flash+light
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classroom
class+room
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basketball
basket+ball
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sunrise
sun+rise
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backpack
back+pack
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cupcake
cup+cake
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sandbox
sand+box
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playground
play+ground
Cambridge Math

Maths that makes little minds think — not just tap!

DoodlyKids follows the Cambridge Primary Maths framework. Wrong answers never get a scolding — they get a creative hint that guides the child to think it through independently.

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Age 2–4
Number Buds
Counting 1–10 Shapes Big / Small More / Less
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Age 4–6
Number Explorer
Counting 1–20 Addition Subtraction Patterns
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Age 6–8
Number Builder
Up to 100 Multiplication Division Fractions
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Age 8–10
Number Master
Place Value Word Problems Measurement Data & Graphs
Level 1 · Counting
How many 🍎 are there?
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💡 How creative hints work
When a child answers incorrectly, DoodlyKids never just says "Wrong!" Instead, it gives a gentle nudge that makes the child think again — building real understanding, not just memorisation.
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First wrong answer: A visual hint appears — "Can you count the apples one by one? Point to each one!" The emoji objects animate to help guide the eye.
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Second wrong answer: A grouping hint — "Try putting them in groups of 2! Count the groups." The objects visually regroup on screen.
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Third wrong answer: A story hint — "If you had 3 apples and got 1 more from your friend, how many would you have?" Real-life context clicks!
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Still stuck? The answer is revealed WITH a full explanation — never hidden forever. Then the question appears again later for reinforcement.
All topics — Cambridge aligned
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Counting & Numbers
Age 2–6
Count objects 1–100, recognise numerals, understand zero, compare quantities using more/less/equal.
Count starsWhich is more?Number line
Addition
Age 4–8
Start with objects and pictures, then number bonds to 10 and 20, then written addition up to 100. Hints use real-world stories.
3 + 4 = ?Number bondsWord sums
Subtraction
Age 4–8
Take away using objects first, then number line jumping, then abstract sums. "If you had 7 sweets and ate 3, how many are left?"
8 − 3 = ?Take awayDifference
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Shapes & Space
Age 2–7
2D shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle), 3D shapes (cube, sphere, cylinder), symmetry, and patterns in the world.
Name shapesSort by sidesSymmetry
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Multiplication
Age 6–9
Start with repeated addition (3+3+3), then arrays, then times tables 2×, 5×, 10×, then all tables up to 12×. Hints use grouping visuals.
3 × 4 = ?ArraysTimes tables
Division
Age 6–9
Sharing equally using pictures, then grouping, then short division. "Share 12 sweets equally between 4 friends — how many each?"
12 ÷ 3 = ?Equal groupsSharing
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Fractions
Age 7–10
Half, quarter, third — with pizza and chocolate bar visuals. Then equivalent fractions, then simple addition of fractions.
½ of 8¼ shadedEqual parts
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Measurement
Age 5–10
Length (cm, m), weight (g, kg), capacity (ml, l), time (clocks, calendars), money (coins and notes). All with real-world contexts.
Taller / shorterRead a clockWeigh it!
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Data & Patterns
Age 7–10
Read tally charts, bar graphs, and pictograms. Spot and continue patterns. Simple probability: "likely, unlikely, certain, impossible."
Bar chartWhat comes next?Tally marks

گھر میں اردو؟
کوئی بات نہیں!
English bhi aayegi!

Most English apps assume children already know English. DoodlyKids is built differently — Urdu is your child's superpower, not a barrier. We use it as a bridge to English, so every lesson feels familiar and safe.

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Urdu ↔ English Bridge
سیبUrdu
🍎apple🔊
بلیUrdu
🐱cat🔊
گھرUrdu
🏠home🔊
کتابUrdu
📚book🔊
✨ Tap any card to hear both sounds!
Learning journey — 5 steps from Urdu to English
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Urdu Anchor
سمجھنا
Child sees familiar object in Urdu — confidence is high!
2
Word Bridge
سیب = apple
Urdu word links to English — both shown together
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Safe Practice
بولنے کی کوشش
Try saying it in English — any attempt is celebrated!
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Mixed Mode
ملا جلا
Hinglish is fine! "I ate roti" = a real win 🎉
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English Hero!
انگریزی ہیرو
Full English mode unlocks when child is ready — never forced
Interactive Word Bridge — tap to flip!
Choose a category — tap any card to reveal English
7 features built for Urdu-first children
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Urdu–English Word Bridge
Most powerful
Every English word shown alongside its Urdu equivalent. Child taps Urdu to hear Urdu, taps English to hear English. Parents can toggle bridge on or off as confidence grows.
سیب → apple 🍎 (tap to hear both!) Bridge fades gradually as child improves
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"Mein bhi bol sakta hun!" Mic
Confidence builder
App asks in Urdu: "کیا تم یہ انگریزی میں بول سکتے ہو؟" — Any attempt celebrated with stars and cheering. No judgment. The goal is courage, not perfection.
کیا آپ "cat" بول سکتے ہیں؟ Any attempt = 🌟🌟🌟 celebration! Effort rewarded, not just accuracy
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Pakistani Home Vocabulary
Relatable
Words from Pakistani daily life — roti, dupatta, chai, charpai, masjid, bazaar. Child instantly connects: "Yeh toh wahi hai jo ammi banati hain!"
روٹی = flatbread 🫓 چائے = tea ☕ Familiar objects, brand new English words
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Bilingual Mini Stories
Story method
Short 5-sentence stories with Pakistani characters — Ali, Sara, Fatima. Hear Urdu, understand English. Same sentence in both languages side by side.
علی اسکول گیا۔ Ali went to school. 🏫 Hear both → understand both → speak both
Brave Speaker Badge System
Rewards effort
Every time child attempts English — even wrongly — they earn a "Brave Speaker" star. Week ends with "English Hero" badge. Koshish ko celebrate karo, perfection ko nahi.
آج 5 بار انگریزی بولی! You are an English Hero! 🦸 5 attempts/day = Hero badge — wrong or right!
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Parent Urdu Dashboard
For parents
Parents who are comfortable in Urdu receive progress reports in Urdu. Know exactly what your child learned — so you can practice together at home too.
آج علی نے 5 الفاظ سیکھے Today Ali learned: apple, cat, home, book, dog Urdu report → parents reinforce at home
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Daily English Conversation Corner
Speaking daily
2-minute guided daily conversation. App asks in Urdu, child answers in English. "Aaj ka mosam kaisa hai? How is the weather?" Hinglish accepted — builds the habit of speaking.
آج آپ نے کیا کھایا؟ "I ate roti!" ✓ Perfect answer! Hinglish welcome → pure English later
Confidence badges — har koshish pe reward
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Brave Speaker
بہادر بولنے والا
Speak English 3× today
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Word Explorer
الفاظ کا سفر
Learn 10 new words
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English Hero
انگریزی ہیرو
Speak 5× in one day
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7-Day Streak
سات دن
Practice 7 days in a row
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Bridge Crosser
پل عبور
50 Urdu→English matches
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English Champion
انگریزی چیمپئن
Complete all 26 phonics
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