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Timmy's Starting to Read on Windows Pc

Developed By: British Council

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 150 votes

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.4
Size 77 MB
Release Date November 22, 18
Category Education Apps

App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (6)]

What's New:
Get the latest version for an improved experience on Samsung Galaxy S9.Thanks for using Timmy’s Starting to Read! We love to hear from our users so please do... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Timmy and friends Kid and Finlay from the TV show Timmy Time help your child build their vocabulary in English, start to read and boost memory skills in Timmy’s Starting to Read!... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Timmy's Starting to Read and install on Windows PC. Timmy's Starting to Read is free Education app, developed by British Council. Latest version of Timmy's Starting to Read is 1.4, was released on 2018-11-22 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Timmy's Starting to Read is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 150 users, 17 users had rated it 5*, 93 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Timmy's Starting to Read on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Timmy's Starting to Read on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Timmy's Starting to Read on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Timmy's Starting to Read using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Timmy's Starting to Read" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Timmy's Starting to Read on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Timmy's Starting to Read" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.4.

Download Timmy's Starting to Read 1.4 on Windows PC – 77 MB

Timmy and friends Kid and Finlay from the TV show Timmy Time help your child build their vocabulary in English, start to read and boost memory skills in Timmy’s Starting to Read!

Safe, ad-free, English language learning fun for children aged six and younger, designed by the British Council, world experts in teaching English trusted by parents worldwide, in partnership with Aardman Animations.

Ideal for children aged six and younger who are learning English as an additional language and for children aged three and under if their first language is English.


FEATURES

PLAY three interactive games to learn new words, build confidence in reading and boost essential skills.
DISCOVER up to 60 words and phrases in English, including holiday-themed vocabulary such as party food, musical instruments and fancy-dress costumes.
EARN stickers and videos – fun rewards motivate your child to keep learning!
LISTEN to the narrator and practise saying the words aloud.


GAMES

Timmy’s Starting to Read includes three bite-size and age-appropriate games that are designed by British Council English teaching experts to provide hours of high-quality learning content for your child and challenge them as they progress.

• In Hatch Match, your child will build confidence in reading simple vocabulary as they match pairs of pictures with words. They can also choose between three levels of difficulty, depending on how strong their reading skills are.

• In I-Spy, your child can find hidden objects on the beach, such as bucket, spade or fish, as well as revise vocabulary, boosting their concentration. As they progress, objects get harder to find, requiring serious focus!

• In Rub-a-Dub, your child will be guided by the narrator to swipe away sand and beach towels to discover objects such as cake and pizza hidden beneath. Tapping and swiping away the holiday-themed scenes will develop their motor skills and hand–eye co-ordination. 


LEARN ENGLISH WITH TIMMY AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council, experts in teaching English, and Aardman, the Academy Award®-winning animation studio, have combined their experience, expertise and passion for teaching to create Learning Time with Timmy, an innovative learning experience for children aged two to six years.

Learning Time with Timmy includes face-to-face courses, three educational apps and an online series available on YouTube and TV to help your child to develop and become a confident learner of English.

For more information, visit https://www.britishcouncil.org/english/timmy


SAFETY AND DATA PRIVACY

Your child’s privacy is very important to us. We do not collect any information about your child or your family. The app provides a completely safe learning environment, with no adverts or links to other websites. We track how the app is used, such as which of the games are most popular, in order to make the app more enjoyable for your child. 

Learn more about the British Council’s privacy policy for the Learning Time with Timmy apps here: https://www.britishcouncil.org/english/timmy/apps/privacy


DISCOVER MORE WAYS TO LEARN WITH TIMMY

Your child can continue their language learning adventure and build their confidence in English with Timmy’s First Words in English and Timmy’s Learning New Skills.

All our apps are designed to be intuitive and have been improved using feedback from teachers, parents and children.

Visit our website to see our full range of apps: http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents/apps .

For more tips on how to continue supporting your child’s learning at home, join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LearnEnglishParents.BritishCouncil


GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK

We love to hear from our users. Please get in touch with us at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org
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Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.