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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2022 · 21 MIN

129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more!

from Thinking in English · host Thomas Wilkinson

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s discuss language learning apps like Duolingo, Babbel, and Memrise! There are so many, they are so convenient, and so accessible: but will they actually help improve your English? And if you keep listening to the end, I’ll leave you with a few personal recommendations! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/12/129-do-language-learning-apps-work/ English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) 106. TOEFL vs IELTS!: Which One Should You Take? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 86. The Best Way to Master English?: Everything You Need to Know About Language Exchanges! 82. Why is your English not improving?: Tips and advice on how to get better! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Scores (plural n) - a lot of things or people He received cards from scores of local supporters Religiously (adv) - if you do something religiously, you do it regularly He visits his father religiously every week Phonetic (adj) - a spelling system can be described as phonetic if you can understand how words are pronounced simply by looking at their spelling German is a largely phonetic language Correspondence (n) - written communications such as letters and emails He was ordered to supply copies of any correspondence between his office and the client Barrier (n) - anything that prevents people from being together or understanding each other Despite the language barriers, they soon became good friends Tedious (adj) - boring My last job was so tedious Syntax (n) - the grammatical arrangement of words in a sentence Donald Trump was well known for his incorrect syntax --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s discuss language learning apps like Duolingo, Babbel, and Memrise! There are so many, they are so convenient, and so accessible: but will they actually help improve your English? And if you keep listening to the end, I’ll leave you with a few personal recommendations! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/12/129-do-language-learning-apps-work/ English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) 106. TOEFL vs IELTS!: Which One Should You Take? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 86. The Best Way to Master English?: Everything You Need to Know About Language Exchanges! 82. Why is your English not improving?: Tips and advice on how to get better! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Scores (plural n) - a lot of things or people He received cards from scores of local supporters Religiously (adv) - if you do something religiously, you do it regularly He visits his father religiously every week Phonetic (adj) - a spelling system can be described as phonetic if you can understand how words are pronounced simply by looking at their spelling German is a largely phonetic language Correspondence (n) - written communications such as letters and emails He was ordered to supply copies of any correspondence between his office and the client Barrier (n) - anything that prevents people from being together or understanding each other Despite the language barriers, they soon became good friends Tedious (adj) - boring My last job was so tedious Syntax (n) - the grammatical arrangement of words in a sentence Donald Trump was well known for his incorrect syntax --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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