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Gus on the Go
A set of language apps that introduce vocabulary through illustrated lessons, reviews and games.
Each Gus on the Go app teaches one language, and the official site lists a wide range of editions, including some that rarely turn up in children’s apps. In the original apps, themed lessons unlock in order after short practice rounds. The Stories apps are a separate set that use familiar tales to introduce words and phrases.
- Ages
- Early language exploration with an adult
- Works on
- App
- Topics
- Reading, Languages
- Languages
- Multilingual, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Hindi
- Listed
- 2026-10-11
What kids do
- Learn a themed set of words
- Complete a lesson review
- Play matching-style games
- Try a Stories edition
Who it suits
Pitched at young children exploring a new language, ideally with a grown-up nearby.
Notes for parents
A locked lesson in the original apps is part of the design rather than a fault. The vocabulary and Stories apps feel quite different, so which edition fits depends on whether a child leans toward lessons or tales.
What you need
- A compatible device for the chosen edition
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