14 useful services and applications for learning English

Especially for Habr's readers, we have compiled a list of resources and applications that will effectively complement classes with a teacher or independent learning.

Vocabulary practice

To speak fluently on everyday topics and read newspapers, magazines requires a large and rich vocabulary. Let's analyze the necessary number of words for different levels. Experience EnglishDom teachers suggests that this volume for different levels is:

• Elementary - 300-500 words,
• Pre-intermediate - 700-1000,
• Intermediate - 1500-2000,
• Upper-intermediate - 3000-4000,
• Advanced - 8000,
• Proficient - 10,000 or more.

Even if you know grammar well, but there are unknown words in the sentence, the general meaning may be misunderstood or not at all clear. In such situations dictionaries will be useful, where there is not only a translation, but also detailed examples with different meanings of words and explanations.

Multitran and Lingvo

Pros : they are very similar to each other and contain separate topics, a large number of examples and links to sources of translations.
Cons: sometimes there are not the most adequate translation of words added by users.

Merriam webster

Pros : The dictionary is only in English. It also contains meanings by topic and use of words, examples and links to sources of translations and explanations.
Cons : lack of Russian, which can be a problem for an entry-level user.

Memorization of words

If a new word is encountered once, and you no longer use it, it is quickly forgotten. In order to translate words from short-term memory into long-term memory, applications and web services will be useful to you for practicing vocabulary.

Upmind

Pros : an application in which words are studied in a game format and are supported by pictures, tests and examples from Twitter, short sessions of learning words, user-friendly design and tracking of results.
Cons : no web version and application on Android.

Dictionary from EnglishDom

Pros : the service offers thematic collections of words in the form of sets on the most popular topics. You can create your own sets of words and fix already passed words. Each word is supported by an associative picture and audio. Practice the words with the help of exercises to choose the right variant, writing and puzzle. For completing tasks in the dictionary, as well as other workouts on the site, users can get nice buns in the form of a subscription to a speaking club or lessons on Skype, as well as a subscription to an online self-study course.
Cons : the mobile application will be in the fall, but for now there is a mobile version of the site.

Memrise

Pros : The design of the service was invented by the users themselves, as well as examples that help to remember individual words. All supported by student cases, and most importantly - memes. There are also tasks for choosing the right answer and tracking success in learning. There are applications on Android and iOS.
Cons : the quality of the examples themselves is not always adequate.

Easy ten

Pros : there are applications on Android and iOS, short sessions of 10 words per day, words are fixed using cards, transcriptions, examples, exercises on pronunciation, tests and the possibility of repeating the ones already studied. It is convenient to track your progress and a pleasant system of achievements, as well as a system of gestures for management.
Cons : The learning system does not guarantee the memorization of words, as the user marks them as studied, himself.

Live chat

Learning words is not enough. They remain in the passive vocabulary, and in order to pull them into an asset you need the practice of lively speech.

Social network How do you do

Pros : filtering by searching for friends, it is possible not only to correspond, but also to make calls and video calls.
Cons : often not native speakers, and native speakers may ask for payment for communicating with them.

Coeffee social network

Pros : this is a similar service, but here you can also play various games to consolidate the vocabulary and grammar of English together with other members of the community.
Cons : Native speakers less.

Youtube

Learn English with Ronnie

Pros : Ronnie is a very qualified English teacher, explains everything very accessible, simple, and most importantly fun.
Cons : It can be difficult for an entry level.

Business English Pod

Pros : Business topics (management, finance, economics, law), playlists by rubrics, clear pronunciation.
Cons : It can also be difficult for an entry level.

VOA Learning English

Pros : News with clear pronunciation and available subtitles, videos for various levels.
Cons : only American English.

How it should have ended

Pros : this is a channel for all lovers of famous movies. There is a lot of humor and fun animation. They speak a simple language with an American accent, there are subtitles.
Cons : It can be difficult for an entry level.

Classic = 3 Compilations

Pros : All fans will like the +100500. It was from here that the idea of ​​taking reviews of popular videos and commenting on them was taken.
Disadvantages : already outdated content and specific humor, may seem difficult for an entry level.

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