Speech practice for ages 1–8

Speech practice that feels like play.

Step into a 3D world where friends say each word, listen to your child's turn and cheer every try. A few playful minutes a day, a lot of proud moments.

Peeko the ginger cat with Lina, Sami, Coco, Kiwi and two little friends from around the world in the 3D garden park

A world that listens

  • Ages 1–8
  • No ads, ever
  • Their voice stays on the phone
  • English now, Arabic coming
  • 283D friends
  • 6places to play
  • 1,000lessons
  • 36picture stories
  • 10original songs

A world that listens

Friends who really listen

Tokaboo hears each word, notices when a sound is almost there, and shows how to say it, all in a few seconds.

  1. A friend says the word

    The word's picture pops up and your child's buddy says it clearly.

  2. Your child has a go

    Tokaboo listens only during their turn. A star pops up the moment it hears a voice.

  3. Tokaboo listens back

    It checks every sound in the word: spot on, almost there, or a different word.

  4. Gentle help, right away

    If a sound needs work, Tokaboo underlines it, says the word slowly and gives another go.

A Tokaboo lesson on iPhone: a friend in the scene, the word's picture and the big turn button

What your child sees

  • Spot on!

    Every sound in the word was there.

  • Almost!

    Most sounds were there. Tokaboo shows the one to listen for.

    Listen for the snake sound!

  • Let's try again

    That sounded like another word. Tokaboo says it slowly for another go.

Like any listening technology, Tokaboo can mishear, especially very young voices. It's a practice guide, never a test.

Not flashcards. A whole world.

Six toy worlds to explore

Eleven friends, songs to dance to and stories to tell, all in 3D. Children can tap a friend for a giggle, a jump or a twirl.

  • Peeko and two toddlers in the garden park, with trees and a white fence

    Garden park

    Where the friends say hello and splash in the rain.

  • Kiwi, Peeko and Lina on the deck of a toy sailing boat with a striped sail

    Boat

    Sail away across the sea, singing.

  • Puff, Daisy, Calf, Sunny and Coco in front of a red barn and a windmill

    Farmyard

    Moo, baa and neigh with the farm friends.

  • Lina, Sami and two toddlers in a playroom with bunting and toys

    Playroom

    Wiggle, freeze and sing the letter sounds.

  • Puff, Peeko and Coco in a cosy bedroom with fairy lights

    Bedtime nook

    A calm goodnight song before sleep.

  • Sami, Kiwi, Peeko, Coco and Lina on a stage with balloons and music notes

    Music stage

    Sing hello, count along and dance.

A Tokaboo song on iPhone: the friends dancing on stage with the words lighting up

Sing and dance

Ten original songs, each in its own place. The friends sing every word and dance to the beat, and the words light up as they're sung.

Tokaboo's child home on iPhone: the buddy, a big Play next card and the activities

Every try gets a cheer

No scores. No pressure. Just small wins.

Children collect stars, watch their sound garden grow, and want to come back tomorrow.

  • A star for every word, and a cheer for every go
  • No red crosses and no fail screens
  • A sound garden where each practised sound grows into a flower
  • Short sessions that fit around naps, meals and school runs
  1. Seed
  2. Sprout
  3. Bud
  4. Bloom
How a sound grows in the sound garden

Something new every day

Eight ways to play and practise

1,000 lessons across three tracks that grow with your child: First Words (1–3), Talking Together (3–5) and Clear Speaker (5–8).

  • Words

    Name everyday things, from cups to cars.

  • Fun sounds

    Moo, ding-dong and more, with real animal recordings.

  • Say it clearly

    Practise speech sounds at the start, middle and end of words.

  • Letters and sounds

    Letters and the sounds they make.

  • Numbers

    Count, add and compare.

  • Stories

    36 picture stories, each told by a friend.

  • Sing and dance

    10 original songs to sing and dance along to.

  • Just for you

    Practice Tokaboo picks from what your child is learning.

Meet the friends

The friend who never runs out of patience

Your child picks a buddy to lead their lessons and can switch any time.

  • Peeko the ginger cat

    Peeko

    Ginger cat · Your child's guide

    Says each word, waits patiently for a turn and cheers every try.

  • Lina, a girl with round glasses and a yellow jumper

    Lina

    Girl

    Loves stories, and carries a tiny kitten in her backpack.

  • Sami, a boy in a green jacket

    Sami

    Boy

    Always ready for a turn, a song and a high five.

  • Coco the puppy

    Coco

    Puppy

    A bouncy puppy who wags along with every word.

  • Kiwi the green parrot

    Kiwi

    Parrot

    A chirpy parrot who loves sounds, songs and silly noises.

  • Puff the sheep

    Puff

    Sheep

    A fluffy sheep who likes to take things nice and slow.

  • Daisy the cow

    Daisy

    Cow

    A gentle cow with a big, warm moo.

  • Daisy's calf

    Calf

    Daisy's little one

    Small, shy and brave, just like trying a new word.

  • Sunny the pony

    Sunny

    Pony

    A cheerful pony who trots in to celebrate.

  • A toddler girl in pink dungareesA toddler boy in yellow dungarees

    The little ones

    Two toddlers

    Just starting to talk, like many of the children who play with Tokaboo.

Friends from around the world

Someone just like them

Twelve little friends from the Gulf, the Levant, Africa, America, Spain and China, so every child can find a buddy who looks like them, or someone new to meet.

Twelve toddler friends from around the world standing hand in hand in the 3D playroom
  • A toddler girl from the Gulf in a teal dress with gold trimThe Gulf
  • A toddler boy from the Gulf in a white kanduraThe Gulf
  • A toddler girl from the Levant in a mint dress, with curly hair and a coral headbandThe Levant
  • A toddler boy from the Levant in a cream jumperThe Levant
  • A toddler girl from Africa with two puffs, in an orange dressAfrica
  • A toddler boy from Africa in a mustard T-shirtAfrica
  • A toddler girl from America in a denim pinafore, with a strawberry-blonde ponytailAmerica
  • A toddler boy from America in a red T-shirt with a starAmerica
  • A toddler girl from Spain in a red polka-dot dressSpain
  • A toddler boy from Spain in a red polo shirtSpain
  • A toddler girl from China with two buns and red ribbons, in a pink dressChina
  • A toddler boy from China with a bowl cut, in a red T-shirtChina

Their voice stays home

Built for little voices, and careful with them too

Tokaboo listens on the phone itself. Your child's voice is checked in the moment and never recorded, uploaded or shared.

  • No ads, ever
  • No third-party analytics in the children's area
  • A grown-up check before anything outside the children's area
  • Parents hold the account and can delete it any time

For grown-ups

They see the fun. You see the progress.

A calm dashboard shows what your child practised, which sounds are growing, and simple ideas for practising at home.

  • This week at a glance

    Days practised, lessons finished and words said out loud.

  • Talking and sounds

    Each speech sound at the start, middle and end of words, with gentle stages instead of scores.

  • Ideas for this week

    Words to revisit, sounds to play with and a game for home.

  • Sound check

    A short picture game that shows which sounds are settled and which are still growing.

A practice guide, never a diagnosis.

The parent dashboard on iPhone: what's next, this week's practice and progress in each activity

Plans

Start free, then choose what fits

Every plan comes monthly or yearly. Prices will be announced when Tokaboo launches.

  • Free

    Try Tokaboo with the Words lessons

    Price at launch

    • All the Words lessons
    • Just for you practice
    • One child
    • Practice progress for grown-ups
    Get the app
  • Single childFull library

    Everything in Tokaboo, for one child

    Price at launch

    • Every activity: words, fun sounds, say it clearly, letters and numbers
    • Stories and songs with the friends
    • Talking and sounds notes for grown-ups
    • One child
    Get the app
  • Family

    Everything in Tokaboo, for up to four children

    Price at launch

    • Everything in Single child
    • Up to four children, each with their own path
    • One subscription for the whole family
    Get the app

Subscriptions are billed through the App Store. You can cancel any time in your Apple account settings.

For speech and language therapists · Coming soon

Help more families in Qatar find you

We're building a therapist directory for Tokaboo. Parents who practise with Tokaboo will be able to find you by city, language and specialty, and request a session.

  • Families will browse by city, language and specialty
  • We'll check every licence before a profile goes live
  • In clinic, home visits or online: you choose
Register your interest

The directory opens soon. Register now and we'll email you when applications open.

How it will work

FAQ

Questions parents ask

Does Tokaboo replace speech therapy?

No. Tokaboo supports everyday practice at home. It doesn't diagnose, treat or cure speech or language difficulties, and it doesn't replace a speech and language therapist. If you're worried about your child's speech, please talk to a qualified professional.

Which ages is Tokaboo for?

Children aged 1 to 8. You tell us your child's age and Tokaboo picks a track: First Words (1–3), Talking Together (3–5) or Clear Speaker (5–8).

How does Tokaboo know if a word was right?

Tokaboo listens on the phone itself and checks each sound in the word. It can tell a word that's spot on from one that's almost there (like “tat” for “cat”) or a different word, and helps straight away. Like any listening technology it can mishear, especially very young voices, so it's a practice guide, not a test.

Is my child's voice recorded?

No. Listening happens on the device. Tokaboo holds the sound only for a moment to check the word, then lets it go. Nothing is recorded, uploaded or shared.

How long does practice take?

Just a few minutes a day. Sessions are short and playful, so they're easy to fit around naps, meals and school runs.

What if my child doesn't say the word?

That's completely fine. Tokaboo waits, says the word again for another go, and a Next button moves on whenever you like. Every try earns a cheer, and there are no fail screens.

Which devices does Tokaboo work on?

iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later. An Android version is planned.

Is Tokaboo available in Arabic?

Tokaboo starts in English. Arabic practice words and an Arabic interface are on the way.

Can I find a speech therapist through Tokaboo?

Soon. We're building a directory where families in Qatar can find speech and language therapists and request a session. Therapists will be independent professionals, and we'll check every licence before a profile is shown.

All eleven Tokaboo friends together in the garden park

Coming soon to iPhone and iPad

Speech practice that feels like play.

We're putting the finishing touches on Tokaboo, and it will be on the App Store soon.