Apps That Actually Help You Learn English
There are thousands of language apps, but only a few truly move the needle. After testing many tools myself and watching what works for learners in class, these are the three I recommend most.
1) Quizlet — vocabulary via flashcards
Quizlet lets you build your own sets and practise through interactive modes. Creating good sets, however, is time‑consuming. If you can, ask a teacher or knowledgeable friend to prepare a quality deck for you. If you’re self‑studying, a simple notebook also works: write the word on one page and its meaning on a different page to force recall (spaced repetition) and make memory stick.
2) TEDICT — active listening with dictation
TEDICT pairs TED Talks with dictation exercises. It splits talks into short lines so you listen and type what you hear; mistakes are corrected and you can enable hints based on difficulty. You train listening, spelling and vocabulary in real context. At times it can be even more effective than chatting with a native speaker, because you have space to examine every word carefully.
3) TFlat Dictionary — lightweight, with built‑in flashcards
This is a simple, free EN–VI dictionary. Its killer feature is integrated flashcards: when you look a word up, star it to add to your review list. Be careful with spelling so you get full definitions and examples. When it’s time to review, open the starred list and switch on flashcards.
No matter which app you use, habits win: add new words regularly, review on a schedule, and reuse them in real conversations. Technology is a tool — you decide the results.
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