Description
¡Ya Leo! teaches kids who speak Spanish to read it. It's not a language app — it's a reading app. Built on the método silábico, the same method used in schools across Mexico and Latin America.
With Leo the lion as their guide, your child learns to read step by step from first vowels to full stories.
PHONICS LESSONS
- 114 lessons organized in 4 phases: vowels, consonants, inverse syllables, and total fluency
- Interactive activities: listen, repeat, identify, trace letters, blend syllables, and build words
- Leo speaks every instruction — no reading required
- Guided progression — each lesson unlocks the next
INTERACTIVE BOOKS
- 46+ illustrated books including Cuentos de Leo — longer stories about magical places in Mexico
- "Read to Me" mode — Leo reads the entire book aloud with automatic page turns
- Read-aloud with word-by-word highlighting (karaoke style)
- Speech recognition so your child reads and the app listens
- Image gallery to browse all illustrations
- Download books for offline reading with audio
FOR PARENTS
- Parent dashboard with reading stats, fluency charts, and comprehension scores
- Completion certificates when your child finishes all lessons
- Per-book reports with difficult words
- Up to 3 reader profiles per account
- Birth year protection for parent mode
FEATURES
- Complete syllabic method (the most widely used in Latin America)
- AI-powered hints when your child makes a mistake
- Chat with Leo after each book to practice comprehension
- Works offline with downloaded books and audio
- No ads, no tracking, COPPA compliant
WHO IS YA LEO FOR?
- Children ages 3+ who speak or understand Spanish at home
- Heritage speakers who need Spanish reading instruction
- Bilingual families who want their kids literate in both languages
- Families in Mexico and Latin America
¡Ya Leo! — because your child already speaks Spanish. Now they'll read it.
Nouveautés (v1.6.0)
• New bottom navigation on iPhone — easier jumps between reader, library, and parent mode.
• New section for offline books, auto-pinned to the top when you're offline.
• Faster scrolling, smoother parent mode.
• Daily warm-up and paywall preferences now sync across devices.