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Master Communication
Across Ancient Kingdoms

Embark on an epic journey developed by Speech-Language Pathologists. Unite the kingdoms of communication by conquering 8 essential goals—from inferencing to figurative language—across 415+ challenges.

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8 GOALS TARGETED SLP Approved Methodology
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Conquer 8 Unique Kingdoms

Every empire provides a specialized training ground for a critical element of communication. With over 415 questions, your students will master language targets through history.

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Vocabulary

Explore the Ancient Greek Empire to expand word knowledge with 2 levels of difficulty.

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Predicting

Uncover the future in the Mayan Empire across 3 progressive levels of difficulty.

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"How" Questions

Build logical explanations within the Roman Empire through targeted questioning.

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Figurative Language

Decipher idioms and metaphors in the Egyptian Empire, a "stone's throw" from mastery.

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Sequencing

Order events from heaviest to lightest in the Empire of the Future across 3 tiers.

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Inferencing

Read between the lines in the Medieval Empire to unlock hidden communication doors.

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"Why" Questions

Reason through complex social scenarios in the Ancient Chinese Empire.

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"Which" Questions

Make critical choices in the British Empire to express a clear student voice.

Interactive Empire Selection Map

Dynamic Group Sessions

Language Empires supports up to 5 players simultaneously. Using our intuitive drag-and-drop map, therapists can assign different students to different empires in a single session. Whether one student is working on Predicting while another tackles Sequencing, the app seamlessly manages individual goals in one unified game world.

Clinical Settings Scaffolding

Precision Scaffolding

Every learner is unique. Our advanced settings panel allows you to customize the difficulty and support level on the fly:

  • Text-to-Speech: Enable or disable written questions to focus on auditory comprehension or reading decoding.
  • Error Handling: Choose between "Remove Item" or a subtle "Buzz" to manage frustration levels during incorrect answers.
  • Audio Feedback: Toggle answer audio to reinforce success with verbal praise.

Master 8 Essential Language Goals

Every empire is a specialized training ground. From predicting outcomes to decoding complex figurative language, students conquer 415+ challenges across 8 distinct clinical domains.

Professional Data Tracking

Language Empires removes the guesswork from therapy. Our Visual Report Cards provide a comprehensive breakdown of student performance across all 8 language goals.

  • 📈 Progress Monitoring: Detailed bar graphs show overall performance and focus area accuracy.
  • 📅 Session History: Track scores and duration for every session to visualize mastery over time.
  • 📤 Seamless Sharing: Export reports directly via email or print them to share with parents and IEP teams.
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Celebrate Every Triumph

Keep motivation high with a gamified reward system designed to celebrate student growth. From the classroom to the home, success is recognized instantly.

  • 🏆 95 Collectible Trophies: Students unlock unique treasures for each empire they conquer.
  • 📜 Mastery Certificates: Generate personalized "Well Done" certificates for students who master essential communication elements.
  • 🏠 Home Connection: Provide 16 different homework activities to reinforce skills outside of therapy.
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See Language Empires in Action

Join developer and SLP Barbara Fernandes for a guided tour of the kingdoms. Learn how to customize sessions and track progress in this comprehensive tutorial.

Tutorial Highlights

  • 🏠 Personalized Setup: Easily add players with custom photos or avatars.
  • ⚙️ Adjustable Settings: Toggle written questions and customize error feedback (Buzz vs. Remove).
  • 🗺️ The Empire Map: Drag-and-drop mechanics allow multiple students to work on different skills simultaneously.
  • 💰 Reward System: Earn gold coins for first-attempt accuracy to unlock virtual trophies.
  • 📊 Data Reports: Access individual session reports and share them as professional PDF files.

Note: Language Empires is designed specifically for iPad. Please search the App Store on your iPad to download.

Grounded in Clinical Evidence

Language Empires isn't just a game—it's a targeted therapeutic tool. Developed by Speech-Language Pathologists, the app aligns with core educational standards to ensure every session moves the student closer to their IEP goals.

The Power of Visual Cues

Our methodology is supported by research indicating that clear visual aids significantly multiply a student's level of understanding. As cited by the University of Alabama School of Medicine, visuals are essential to reinforce messages and clarify complex linguistic points.

"Clear pictures multiply the students' level of understanding of the material presented... they should be used to reinforce your message, clarify points, and create excitement." — University of Alabama, 2005.

Alignment with Learning Objectives

  • 🛡️ Critical Thinking: Targets high-level reasoning through Inferencing and Predicting tasks that require context analysis.
  • 🛡️ Linguistic Competence: Build's student voice through "Which" and "Why" questioning, fostering expressive language skills.
  • 🛡️ Literacy Foundations: Aligns with reading comprehension standards by focusing on Vocabulary and Sequencing of events.
  • 🛡️ Self-Monitoring: The Trophy Case and Gold Coin systems provide immediate feedback, helping students track their own path to mastery.

Every session is automatically tracked to provide the evidence of progress you need for IEP meetings and professional reports.

Data Tracking for Learning Objectives
Report Cards and Certificates

Seamless Professional Integration

Language Empires is built for the professional ecosystem. It is fully compatible with the Therapy Report Center (TRC), allowing you to import student profiles and export progress results in seconds.

"Maximize your productivity with 16 ready-to-print homework sheets and automatically generated certificates to celebrate every breakthrough your students achieve."

Developed by Clinical Experts

Language Empires is the result of the clinical expertise of Rosie Simms, M.S. CCC-SLP and Barbara Fernandes, M.S. CCC-SLP. Specifically designed for elementary-age students, the app utilizes a proven ancient civilizations theme to guide learners through complex language targets.

🛡️ 415+ Clinical Questions ⚔️ 8 Targeted Language Areas 👑 95 Collectible Trophies

Ready to Rule the Kingdom of Communication?

Join thousands of SLPs and teachers using Language Empires worldwide.

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What Professionals Are Saying

"Language Empires is an outstanding tool... the app’s graphics and narrations are superior, and the questions make good use of context clues and higher-level thinking skills."

— BestAppsForKids.com

"I love Language Empires because I can take it into classrooms with me and gather good data for whatever skill that teacher happens to be working on. It's great not having to do a lot of prep."

— Busy Bee Speech

"The students enjoyed the aspect of the video game feel and the ability to earn trophies for their correct responses."

— Twin Sisters Speech & Language

Student Certificate Homework Sheets
Empowering Families

Bring the Quest Home

Language Empires isn't just for the clinic. We provide parents with the professional tools needed to bridge the gap between therapy sessions and daily conversation.

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16 Ready-to-Print Homework Sheets

Targeted activities to reinforce skills learned in the app.

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Celebration Certificates

Boost confidence by printing awards for every breakthrough.

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Intuitive For Parents

Simple navigation makes it easy for any caregiver to lead a practice session.

Start Your Family Adventure

Download Language Empires on your iPad and help your child master communication today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Language Empires available on iPhone?

No, Language Empires is designed exclusively for iPad to ensure a high-quality, high-resolution experience for students. Please search the App Store directly on your iPad to download.

How many students can play at once?

The app supports up to 5 students in a single session. Each student can be assigned to different empires to work on their individual language goals simultaneously.

Can I customize the difficulty for different skill levels?

Yes. You can toggle written questions on or off, enable/disable audio narrations, and choose how the app handles incorrect answers (Buzz vs. Remove Item) to scaffold learning for each student.

Does the app track progress over time?

Absolutely. Language Empires tracks session accuracy and overall performance across all 8 goals, generating visual graphs and report cards that can be shared as PDFs.

What language goals are covered?

The app targets 8 essential areas: Vocabulary, Predicting, "How" questions, "Why" questions, "Which" questions, Figurative Language, Sequencing, and Inferencing.

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  • 🏠 Home Practice: Easily assign activities for students to practice their skills outside of therapy.
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