# Emoji-Based Language Apps The Emoji Stone App Uses Emoticons to Teach Foreign Words and Phrases By Michael Hines | Published 2017-07-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-stone-app References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/emojistone) & [emojistone.co](https://www.emojistone.co/) You probably won't be able to learn an entire new language using the Emoji Stone app, but there's a good chance you'll pick up a few new words. The app works a lot like Duolingo in that users practice by reading, writing, speaking, and listening to foreign words. Of course it differs from Duolingo and other language-learning apps in that emojis are used to teach words and phrases. The Emoji Stone app is perfect for those who don't have the time necessary to commit to taking a language course or more time-intensive app. It's also a way for those with some fluency in a foreign language to quickly and easily learn new words and phrases. Currently the Emoji Stone app supports five languages: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, and English. It's available now for iOS as a free download. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emoji-based Language Learning:** The use of emojis to teach foreign words and phrases presents an opportunity for language-learning apps to differentiate themselves and cater to a wider range of language learners. - **Gamification of Language Learning:** The implementation of game-like elements in language-learning apps, such as practicing with emojis, contributes to making language learning more fun and engaging. - **Micro-learning:** The Emoji Stone app's focus on teaching a few new words or phrases at a time appeals to busy individuals seeking to learn a new language in small increments of time. ### Who This Affects Most - **Language Learning Apps:** Language-learning app developers could integrate emojis into their apps to create a more engaging and interactive experience for language learners. - **Edtech:** The implementation of gamification and micro-learning in language-learning apps could be applied to other educational technology products to increase engagement and effectiveness. - **Language Education Programs:** The use of emojis to teach foreign words and phrases could also be applied to traditional language education programs as a way to modernize and incorporate more technology into the curriculum. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emoji-Deciphering Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-riddle-challenge.md) - [Conversational Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linguogram.md) - [English-Learning Language Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wannalisn.md) - [Emoji Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiz-blitz.md) - [Emoji Language Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojitalk.md) - [Immersive Language-Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingo-looper.md) - [Emotion-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat.md) - [Emoji Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmoji.md) - [Immersive Language-Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-echo.md)