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Unlike the energetic, party-loving Tom, Ben is characterized by his cynicism. Ben is a retired chemistry professor who prefers solitude, smoking his pipe (in earlier versions), and reading the morning paper. He lives in a two-story house equipped with a chemistry lab in the basement.

The flagship feature is the echo function. Speak into your device’s microphone, and Ben parrots your words back in a silly voice. He wags his tail, moves his eyebrows, and smacks his lips. For children, this provides endless laughter. For adults, it is a surprisingly effective (and annoying) party trick.

The Talking Ben app offers a range of features that make it an attractive tool for language learners. Some of the key features include:

The has undergone significant changes since its initial launch on iOS and Android in 2011.

Yes, with guardrails. Turn on Airplane Mode or disable in-app purchases in your phone settings. The cause/effect of the chemistry lab is genuinely good for fine motor skills.

Ben is highly sensitive to touch. You can: