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New EdTech Resource: illustrate - The Video Dictionary

11/23/2014

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illustrate - The Video Dictionary is a dictionary that takes English learning to a new level through the use of animated videos to explain the meaning, context and usage of words. It aims to make the dictionary more accessible and better at explaining what a word means. The videos are delivered to the user through an innovative smart phone app that encourages exploration and discovery. 

This is a vibrant way to impart knowledge as it provides visual elements that support learning on the go. The app is perfect for educators and aspirants of exams such as SAT, GRE, CAT, GMAT, PSA, ACT, ACTII, MCAT and LSAT.

Comprising of a vast collection of videos, illustrate - The Video Dictionary has contextually relevant conversations similar to the ones used during daily interactions with people. Such a presentation of words has produced repeated results of users being able to understand the meaning of the words better and faster than from the average text based dictionary.

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illustrate - The Video Dictionary provides illustrations for the meaning of every word. In essence the dictionary has been transformed by taking advantage of newer technologies and delivery methods. It provides precise meanings along with complete scenarios to capture the meaning and usage of words. 

Capturing the core meaning of any word in a concise and understandable video is no easy task. All this is achieved through the help of high quality animation and a dedicated team of wordsmiths.
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The app is available for download on all platforms. The links are given below :

  • iOS App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id855051941
  • Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mocept.illustrate
  • Windows Phone Store: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-in/store/app/illustrate-video-dictionary/0b3c07d1-9561-4610-8f8f-5768a8fe887a 
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