{"id":41244,"date":"2019-11-07T11:30:31","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T10:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/?p=41244"},"modified":"2019-11-07T11:30:31","modified_gmt":"2019-11-07T10:30:31","slug":"8-of-the-best-apps-for-learning-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/8-of-the-best-apps-for-learning-english\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Of The Best Apps For Learning English"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apps are a great tool for learning English. They are quick, easy to access and fun. It\u2019s almost like having a mini classroom on your phone – there to use whenever you are bored or have some time to kill<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. And although apps can\u2019t replace your real-life teacher, they do make great supplements to your regular English classes. Many offer games for vocabulary, grammar lessons, storybooks and audios. So if you haven\u2019t downloaded one already, what are you waiting for? Here are our of our favourite apps for learning English!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Duolingo – The best all-rounder<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

We\u2019re sure you\u2019ve heard of the world\u2019s most popular language app! But did you know that 34 hours of Duolingo is equal to one university semester of language courses<\/a>?<\/p>\n

One of the reasons it\u2019s so popular is the leaderboard<\/strong><\/em><\/span> challenge, where you are competing against other real players. It feels just like a game – one where you unlock<\/strong><\/em><\/span> the levels and win virtual coins, but all the while you\u2019re collecting new vocabulary and grammatical structures. Learning English has never been so fun – or so addictive!<\/p>\n

Download Duolingo here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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2. Quiz your English – The best for exam prep<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

If you\u2019re preparing for an exam, Quiz your English will be your new favourite app! It\u2019s designed by Cambridge Assessment English<\/a> and there are levels which are specifically for the Cambridge B2 First and IELTS. You can expect to see the kind of vocabulary and grammar you\u2019ll find in the real thing, and if you have a Cambridge exam coming up, playing on the app might provide some light relief<\/strong><\/em><\/span> after all that intense preparation. You can even play against your friends and family!<\/p>\n

Download Quiz your English here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. The British Council – The best for grammar<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

This is a great one for getting to grips<\/strong><\/em><\/span> with grammar. The Learn English British Council app has lessons and games on a variety of topics. Starting with beginner level Imperatives, Questions, Simple Present and Gerunds, all the way up to advanced lessons on Modal Verbs of Obligation and Necessity – there\u2019s something for everyone. Once you\u2019ve finished, click \u2019test\u2019 to check your progress and see how much you\u2019ve improved.<\/p>\n

Download The British Council Learn English Grammar here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. 6,000 Words – The best for vocabulary<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

When it comes to expanding your vocabulary, often the simple way is the best! FunEasyLearn<\/a> have created a fun app which helps you learn new words with text and pictures. The app has a whopping 6000 lexical items which are categorised into themes. They include obvious themes like Sport and Food but the sub-topics are as specific as hockey, dentistry, rocks and internal organs so the vocabulary you\u2019ll learn is actually quite advanced.<\/p>\n

Download 6,000 Words here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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5. Beelingu – The best for reading<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

This story-telling app is excellent for practising reading. It\u2019s cleverly<\/strong><\/em><\/span> designed to tell a story in two different languages side by side. First you read in English, then you can check in your own language. The karaoke-style text will help you listen and read-along at the same time. And there\u2019s lots of interesting content to choose from including children\u2019s classics and popular tales to articles on science and technology. Reading in English just got interesting!<\/p>\n

Download Beelingu here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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6. HelloTalk – The best for speaking<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Don\u2019t have a suitable speaking partner? No problem! HelloTalk is a free app which connects you with over 15 million members. That means you\u2019ll definitely find a native speaker to teach you English. The only catch<\/strong><\/em><\/span> is you have to teach them your language in return – it works like a language exchange. If you\u2019re feeling too shy to video call, don\u2019t panic! There\u2019s also the option to text and voice record, alongside tools for translation and pronunciation.<\/p>\n

Download HelloTalk here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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7. Grammarly – The best for writing<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

There are lots of apps out there which will help to improve your writing. And ones like HelloTalk even connect you with a native speaker. But if you\u2019re looking for instant corrections, Grammarly is your best bet<\/strong><\/em><\/span>! Not only does it check for mistakes, but it also gives an explanation of your error so you won\u2019t make the same error again. Download the keyboard to use on your phone, and check your spelling wherever you go. Want to sound more formal? Grammarly also checks your tone, so you’ll never accidentally send an informal email again!<\/p>\n

Download Grammarly here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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8. BBC Learning English – The best for everyday English<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

BBC Learning English<\/a> definitely have a reputation for being a bit wacky<\/strong><\/em><\/span>, and their app for learning English is no different! Our favourite feature of this app is the mini daily lesson which only takes 3 minutes to watch. Learn new vocabulary, listen to news stories and practise everyday English.<\/p>\n

Download BBC Learning English here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Looking for more creative ways to learn English outside of the classroom? Check out these other apps<\/a> to help give your English a boost!<\/p>\n

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Glossary for Language Learners<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Find the following words in the article and then write down any new ones you didn\u2019t know.<\/p>\n

Time-to-kill (exp):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> a period when you have nothing to do.<\/p>\n

Leaderboard (n):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> a ranking of people\u2019s names and position in a competition.<\/p>\n

Unlock (v):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to open or gain access.<\/p>\n

Light relief (exp) :<\/strong><\/em><\/span> something fun which comes after something tedious or serious.<\/p>\n

Cleverly (adv):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> in an intelligent way.<\/p>\n

Get to grips (exp) :<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to begin to understand something.<\/p>\n

Catch (n) :<\/strong><\/em><\/span> a hidden clause or disadvantage.<\/p>\n

Best bet (n):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> most reliable choice.<\/p>\n

Wacky (adj):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> peculiar.<\/p>\n

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exp = expression<\/p>\n

n = noun<\/p>\n

v = verb<\/p>\n

adv = adverb<\/p>\n

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