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7 apps for learning English
Duolingo, BBC Learning English, Quizlet, Elsa Speak, LingQ, Tandem and Grammarly — a shortlist for vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and real conversation.
Want to improve your English but don’t know where to start? Here’s a shortlist of apps that will help you build vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation — and even start thinking in English.
1. Duolingo
The perfect start for beginners. Short game-style lessons, daily reminders and motivation not to skip a day.
2. BBC Learning English
Real news, podcasts, videos and grammar in one place. Suitable for levels A2 to C1.
3. Quizlet
Make your own flashcards or use ready-made sets. Ideal for memorising vocabulary.
4. Elsa Speak
Helps you polish your pronunciation: the app analyses how you speak and gives tips to sound more natural.
5. LingQ
Learn by reading and listening to real texts, articles and dialogues. You can save every word to review later.
6. Tandem or HelloTalk
Find native speakers for real conversation. Swap languages, voice messages or video calls.
7. Grammarly
Your personal writing assistant. It fixes grammar and style mistakes in real time.
Tip
Pick 2–3 apps and use them regularly. What matters isn’t how many you use, but how consistently!