Nowadays speaking English is one of the requirements in the job market, it is very important to understand at least the basics of the language and if you can speak it is a step ahead of many people. There are many options for services and applications for learning English and some of them are completely free, we can talk to native speakers and greatly improve pronunciation.
We selected the six most popular options and evaluated the application interface, ease of use, ease of learning, exercises and content available, availability and pricing.
Duolingo
Indicated for:
who wants to learn a new language in a fun way and without having to pay for it
Duolingo is the most popular app for learning new languages ​​among all we have tested. It has gamification elements that make learning more fun and offers a high level of learning, from the most basic to the advanced language. The best part is that it is a totally free service and it is possible to learn six different languages.
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Babbel
Indicated for:
who wants to learn the new language without spending too much.
Babbel is among the most efficient options for learning new languages. There are several courses that are divided into thematic areas and offer numerous English exercises: beginner and intermediate courses, grammar, verb training, language learners, phrases and more. Although there is a paid version, much of the learning can be done for free.
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Busuu
Indicated for:
Who wants to learn the language having contact with other people who already have it.
Busuu is a new language learning community through which we can learn 12 different languages. It is one of the most popular options for learning new languages ​​over the internet or smartphone, with it being possible for native speakers to correct their exercises and make other kinds of interactions.
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50 Languages
Indicated for:
who wants to learn several languages.
The 50 language app offers many learning options if you are looking for alternatives to learning a new language. As its name implies, there are 50 different languages ​​we can learn, including English, Spanish, German, French, among many others. There are approximately 1600 language combinations, for example: German for English, English for Spanish, Spanish for Chinese, etc. Unfortunately it is partially free, by downloading the app you have access to 30 lessons out of all 100 available.
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English with Leo
Indicated for:
Those looking for a fun way to learn English or want their child to learn the language.
Among the many ways to learn English by smartphone, few are aimed at children. The English app with Leo brings the concept of gamification to learning a new language, but make no mistake, it is suitable for both children and adults. Unfortunately it is not completely free.
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Speak English
Indicated for:
who already has some knowledge in the language.
Speak English is one of the most interesting apps for those who already have some knowledge of English. With it you will hear expressions of various situations and then you can repeat the pronunciation. The great focus of the app is precisely to improve its pronunciation based on everyday situations. Unfortunately it has a limitation, from a moment it becomes paid, the free app just a "trial".
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Learning English by smartphone is possible, it takes a little dedication and discipline to maintain a regular study.
There is no doubt that Duolingo is the most efficient app if you want to learn a new language, be it English or some other language, the service is completely free and offers some cool features like website text translation, pronunciation training , among others.
But if you don't mind paying to learn English, Babbel and Busuu are other great options, the most interesting part of them is the contact we can have with other language speakers.
If you want to learn in a fun way or get your child to start training English, English with Leo is the best way.
