Ello

Ello is an innovative AI-powered reading coach designed for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, supporting early literacy development.

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About Ello

Ello is developing the most natural and engaging AI teaching assistant to maximize early learning opportunities for children, regardless of resource availability. Its flagship product is the world’s most advanced reading coach, utilizing proprietary speech recognition and generative AI technology. Ello acts as a read-along companion that listens, teaches, and motivates children, transforming them into confident readers from Kindergarten to 3rd grade.

How to Use

Children simply tap a book within the Ello app and start reading aloud. Ello’s speech recognition and AI provide real-time support, corrections, and encouragement, especially when children encounter difficult words. The platform makes reading practice engaging and interactive.

Features

Advanced speech recognition for children
Reward system with stars and badges to motivate kids
Research-based responses grounded in the science of reading
Adaptive Learn™ technology personalizes instruction
Proprietary AI engine tailored to each child's abilities and interests
Exclusive collection of decodable e-books for early readers

Use Cases

Enhancing reading fluency and confidence in young learners
Complementing classroom literacy instruction
Offering personalized reading support at home
Engaging children through interactive reading activities and rewards

Best For

Parents of early readersReading specialistsElementary school teachersHomeschooling familiesChildren learning to read

Pros

Boosts reading skills and confidence
Recommended by literacy experts and loved by parents
Engages children with fun, interactive activities
Accessible digital platform for learning anytime
Personalized instruction tailored to each child
Helps establish consistent reading habits

Cons

Not suitable for pre-readers who haven't begun decoding words
May occasionally misrecognize pronunciations
Some users report occasional issues with speech recognition accuracy
Currently available only on iOS devices

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan. All plans include 24/7 support.

Monthly Subscription

$14.99 per month

Access to the Ello reading coach app, decodable e-books, Adaptive Learn™ system, plus a 7-day free trial.

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Annual Subscription (Save 25%)

$139 per year

Year-long access with a 25% discount, including all features and a 7-day free trial.

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FAQs

What age group is Ello designed for?

Ello is suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years, primarily targeting Kindergarten to 3rd grade reading levels. If a child can read simple sentences like “I am a cat,” they are ready for Ello’s books.

What features are included with my subscription?

Your Ello subscription grants full access to the app, decodable e-books, personalized coaching powered by Adaptive Learn™, and digital rewards to motivate progress.

How much does Ello cost?

Ello costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually, offering a 23% discount. For free access to over 700 decodable e-books without coaching, explore our public library.

Is Ello effective for children with dyslexia?

Yes, Ello’s phonics-based instruction was designed by reading specialists familiar with dyslexia intervention. It provides explicit, sequential phonics lessons proven to help children with dyslexia learn to read. It’s a valuable supplement, not a standalone dyslexia treatment.

What devices are compatible with Ello?

Ello works on iPhones and iPads with iOS 14 or newer. Currently, it is not available for Android devices, Kindle tablets, laptops, or desktops.