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Speaking English is increasingly important in today's world. The language is used not only in English-speaking countries, but in many places where international communication is necessary. Therefore, learning English has become a fundamental skill for those who want to excel professionally or for those who simply want to expand their knowledge.
But how do you learn English? In the past, the most common option was to look for in-person courses or hire a private tutor. However, nowadays there is a huge variety of mobile apps that can help you learn the language in a practical and accessible way.
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Check out this list of the 10 best apps for learning English:
1. Duolingo – Duolingo is one of the most popular apps for those who want to start learning a new language. With it, you can practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It offers accessibility to content, interactivity, and daily progress.
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2. Babbel – Babbel offers a variety of online courses for learning different languages. It has many interactive lessons and is a paid app. However, it allows you to try the platform for free for seven days.
3. Rosetta Stone – Focused on total immersion, Rosetta Stone is a complete learning method based on the direct association between image and word. It uses a differentiated approach, without translation into the student's native language.
4. Memrise – With games and quizzes, Memrise is an app that helps you memorize new words and expressions in English. It has different courses for different levels of knowledge and is extremely user-friendly.
5. Busuu – With Busuu, students can connect with English speakers worldwide. As a social network, it allows for interaction and the exchange of information and help through exercises.
6. FluentU – FluentU's proposition is to teach English through movies, TV shows, and videos. It's a paid app, but it offers a 14-day free trial.
7. Anki – Anki is a digital platform that helps with memorizing words, terms, and information in English (and other languages). It is organized in a personalized way, according to the user's learning style.
8. Lingvist – With personalized learning, Lingvist offers a more efficient and individual teaching method for each user. In addition, the app aims to increase English vocabulary and develop listening comprehension.
9. HelloTalk – HelloTalk offers an even more interactive learning experience than other apps: through it, you can have a conversation in English to improve your fluency in the language.
10. Quizlet – With educational games and flashcards, Quizlet is a free app that helps with memorizing English words and expressions, and also allows users to combine it with other students to play games and do activities together.
Each app mentioned has its own pedagogical concerns and approaches to teaching and learning the English language. It is up to each user to decide which app is best suited to their learning profile and, above all, to adopt a regular study method to ensure learning.
