In learning English, like any other foreign language, regularity is very important. That's why good way improve it - use your smartphone when studying, because it is almost always with you. Often in queues, public transport, or just out of boredom, we play some kind of game, or climb on social networks, and you can spend this time with much more benefit! Various applications and services for learning English on Android will help us with this. We have compiled a list of the 10 most useful and high-quality.
Lingualeo
One of the most popular services for learning English. The Android application does not have all the functionality of the site, and is slightly inferior in releases to the version for Windows Phone. Nevertheless, the program is quite functional, since in it you can:- View a list of words in your personal dictionary
- Add new words yourself or from sets
- Practice words with 7 exercises
- Read texts and translate words in one click and watch videos with subtitles from TED
- Take grammar courses (At the time of writing, there was only one and was only available with the purchase of "Gold Status")
Duolinguo
The first thing to note is that Duolinguo is completely free and contains no ads, which is a rarity these days. This is also a web service application of the same name, and from it you can access the full functionality of what is in the web version. Just like in Lingualeo, you have to feed your pet, this time an owl. True, the functionality and method of training are seriously different.You go through levels from the most elementary to the most difficult, in which you need to choose correct word, compose a sentence from words, pronounce it correctly or write it. In this way, all 4 basic language skills are trained.
In addition to English, Duolinguo has about 30 other popular languages.
Polyglot
Paid author's course from the famous polyglot Dmitry Petrov. The free version has only the first lesson out of 16, you will have to pay for the rest. The course is well structured and clearly presented. Does it make sense to pay for it? I would say no more than yes, because all the information can be found for free on the Internet. On the other hand, there are tests and the materials themselves are already ready, you don’t have to look for anything. So let everyone decide for themselves, that's what trial versions are for.
iVerb
This program has only one purpose - to teach you irregular English verbs. Everything is done very high quality and structured. Verbs are divided into groups according to the formation of 2nd and 3rd forms and so they are remembered much easier. You can star the ones you know and then go through them in training. For a little money in iVerb, you can still open some game about phrasal verbs, but this is more, you want to thank the author.
English Grammar Test
English Grammar Test contains over 6,000 grammar tests covering all English grammar. Indeed, it is difficult not to find tests on some topic in it. You can take both mixed tests and tests corresponding to your level or chosen topic. it is very convenient that after passing all the tests from the block, you can see those where you made a mistake, and below you can explain why you should use this particular option, and not the one you chose.
Dictionary.com
Popular English dictionary for android. The free version has ads, but due to its functionality, you can also buy the paid version. Here you will find examples of sentences, and synonyms, and everything that even the most seasoned linguist can think of.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary is a paid app from the website of the same name. It, perhaps, has the most beautiful design among all dictionaries. Here you have the frequency of the definition, and hints, and just a chic function that shows sentences from popular media where this word or its word forms were found. Moreover, you can choose the subject of such offers, and when you click, go to the original. But not everything is so smooth. Firstly, Vocabulary does not work without the Internet, and secondly, the vocabulary itself is not that big. More precisely, you will find 99% of the necessary words, but if you are translating some specific literature, then sometimes it is not enough.
Urban Dictionary
The most popular slang dictionary. If you like to learn English from movies and series, then this service will help you out many times. Black, slang, obscene language, and just words from the usual speech of Americans and British can be found here.
Google translate
Many people have this standard translator from Google, but not everyone uses it. But over the past year, he has significantly improved the quality of translation and functionality. One of the most useful innovations is voice translation. Just a super handy feature! When you forgot how some word will be in English, just say it in Russian and you will immediately receive a voice and text translation. You can also do the opposite. Speech recognition as always at a decent level.Interest in English learning apps in the Russian segment of the AppStore continues to grow rapidly over the past two years. It is not surprising, because understanding the most common language in the world provides great opportunities not only for learning, but also for earning. And the permanent crises and currency collapses that happen in the CIS countries with enviable regularity are a very good argument in favor of learning English.
Currently, there are more than enough applications to help you in this difficult task for the iPhone and iPad. And so that you do not get lost in all this diversity, I offer you my version of the selection of the best iOS apps for learning English and replenishing your vocabulary.
Wlingua
A service in which training can be conducted both through an online interface and by installing an application on mobile devices. The main thing is that you can study anytime and anywhere, and more than 600 interactive lessons are available for learning, including:
- vocabulary expansion;
- grammar study;
- practicing pronunciation;
- adapted texts;
- audio materials voiced by native speakers;
- built-in grammar reference, etc.
The basic course allows you to access the entire database of materials, but with some limitations. If you like it, you can pay for premium access and study English with pleasure.
Another client of the service, quickly gaining popularity, about which there are a lot of positive reviews. Lessons in Duolingo are built in a playful way, with detailed progress tracking. You will be able to read, listen and speak, and by checking the results in the learning process, you can immediately see what you did right and what did not.
Conveniently implemented control over the pace of learning and a function that stimulates the repetition of lessons after a while, to better consolidate the result. I myself have been using this application for some time now, and I can confidently recommend it to you.
MyEnglish
A convenient and necessary program that allows you to effectively replenish your vocabulary, allocating at least 20-30 minutes a day for this. This smart trainer is one of the top 3 most popular apps of its kind on the Appstore, with over 11,000 English words, which is completely enough for communication and travel. By the way, given that all words and phrases are voiced by native speakers, I am sure that you will definitely not have problems with pronunciation.
English with Words
A colorful word learning flashcard app with a nice design and thoughtful exercises that cover almost 8000 words! Training takes place in a playful way, which simplifies memorization. In total, 330 (!) Lessons are available, divided into 26 thematic blocks. Also, there is a built-in English-Russian dictionary for 40,000 words. Apple Editors' Choice in April 2014.
LinguaLeo
A popular service that includes a whole set of interactive tools for studying many foreign languages and, above all, English. It allows you to conduct training in several formats, contains grammar courses, TED lectures and thousands of texts of a very different nature. Word sets with pictures, listening and transcription are available, and the training program adapts to the user during the passage.
We continue the theme of words. I stumbled upon this application by accident, and after spending some time researching, I realized that it is worth putting it on your device. You are offered a base of 3500 basic English words that you need to know for normal reading and communication. The training program can be customized, and the words, which is important, are divided into levels: Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate. Methods for memorization are also available in several versions: memorization, dictation, writing and testing. And many more interesting things.
Pumpkin 2
A simulator focused exclusively on the study of grammar, the learning process in which is based on game mechanics, in order to give you a systematic understanding of grammar and bring the construction of phrases and vocabulary constructions to automatism. More than 700 most used verbs, multiple difficulty modes, 35,000 phrasal constructions - all this provides variety and really captivates. Forget about cramming, just immerse yourself in the study with your head, and success will become a matter of time!
Developers offer us many educational applications. Among them, of course, are those that will help the user in learning the language. Let's look at those of them that, in our opinion, users will definitely like. The presented applications are as free as possible, only two of them have paid content, but, however, you can do without it.
The interesting thing about this application is that before the first use, you will be asked to independently evaluate and indicate your competence in the field of oral and written speech, vocabulary, grammar. Next, you need to indicate your interests in various areas (technology, society, art, etc.). You can specify the purpose for which you will use the application: for yourself, to improve certain skills, for work, preparing for an exam, etc. After that, you will already be offered a list of tasks based on the completed test to determine the level and your interests. This is very convenient, as the application is suitable for any level of knowledge.
In terms of vocabulary, LinguaLeo has lists of words on topics ranging from flowers and family members to collections of idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs. As for the study of grammar, in each section you can take only one lesson for free, and then you have to pay (activation cost for Ukraine is 350 UAH). However, the Jungle section is free. Here you can watch various videos, read stories, listen to songs, etc. Again - on the topic that you indicated at the very beginning as being of interest to you.
While working with texts, you can click on unfamiliar words - the translation will immediately appear, and they themselves will fall into the "My Dictionary" section. Lexical units from the "Dictionary" will appear in the "Trainings" section, where there are many interesting tasks to practice words. In addition, listening to all lexical units is also available, which is a big plus. An Internet connection is required to fully use the application, but the "Workouts" section is also available offline.
Despite the fact that the application has paid content (which is not cheap), the most interesting things in it are available for free. As for the grammar reference, you can use another application as it.
When learning English, like any other language, you need a grammar reference that will always be at hand. There are many options for English language, however, domestic developers also have something to offer us. The most ideal option in Russian, as for me, can be considered an application called English Grammar, which works offline. The program is an extensive guide of four sections: grammar (morphology, syntax and punctuation of the English language), pronunciation (an excellent guide to phonetics), a section with proverbs and sayings, and the last part is devoted to idioms so that your speech does not look boring. I must say that there are really a lot of proverbs and sayings in the application.
Each explanation of the rule is accompanied by many examples. The application is free, but you will have to watch ads from time to time. If you get bored with it, you can turn it off permanently for $1, or temporarily by simply recommending the app to your friends. Of the minuses, one can name only the absence practical tasks. But here, too, there are ready-made solutions.
In order to practice already learned grammar rules, as well as correct writing words, we can recommend the Johnny Grammar app from the British Council. Here you will not find rules and explanations - only tasks for training. There are three categories - Grammar, Vocabulary and Writing, where you will be asked to complete a task by choosing the correct answer.
In this application, you can also choose a level - easy, medium or difficult. The Grammar section contains exercises on topics ranging from prepositions and irregular verbs to conjunctions and modal verbs. The "Words" section also presents several basic vocabulary topics that you can practice. The program is free and does not require an internet connection.
But let's not forget that comprehensive language learning requires constant listening (listening to the live speech of native speakers). In this case, we would advise you to resort to the official application from the British Council called English Listening. This program has several sections. The first of them - 6 minute English - these are six-minute audio clips on various topics from everyday life. English at work is an audio series about the girl Anna and what she encounters while working in the office. Here you will learn the basics of business English.
Next comes the Express English section. In these audio clips, you will hear how native speakers speak out on a specific issue. Thus, you will learn how to correctly express your opinion in various situations and what constructions and phrases are needed for this. In the Words in the news section, you can listen to various news from Britain and around the world, get acquainted with the vocabulary and constructions that are used in the media.
And finally, The English we speak. In this section, the facilitators explain the meaning of various idiomatic phrases, proverbs and sayings and give advice on how to use them correctly. As for me, one of the most interesting sections, as it will make your speech rich and varied. All audio clips have text accompaniment and explanations of unfamiliar words. In some sections, for example, Words in the news, you will also be asked to complete tasks (there are keys to them, but the tasks themselves are not interactive). We would recommend this application to users who have good knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Definitely not for beginners. English Listening, of course, only works online.
Grammar is great. But it is also necessary to know the words. This is where the BUSUU app will be very helpful. It is quite popular among users, we can say that it is generally a favorite. With it, you can learn many new words and phrases not only in English, but also in French, Chinese, Japanese, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Russian and Turkish.
The application offers lessons for several levels: Beginner A1, Elementary A2, Intermediate B1 and Upper Intermediate B2. There is also a section called "Travel Course", which has many lessons with useful vocabulary and phrases on this topic. The app is free, but you can subscribe to get access to additional lessons.
Words and phrases are chosen by topic, which is quite typical. Topics are wide ranging from topics like "Daily Duties" and "Work" at the beginner level to "Elections and Politics" and "Exploring Nature and the Universe" at the Upper Intermediate level.
The lessons are structured as follows. First, cards are provided with new words and examples of their use. Next comes the training, then you have the opportunity to listen to the words in the dialogue, the translation of which into Russian is also attached. At the end of the lesson, you have the opportunity to write a written assignment - a short text on this topic, which will be sent to native speakers for verification.
If you know of any other useful applications that should be in this top, please write them in the comments!
Lingua Leo - perhaps one of the most effective free programs for learning English - is now available for mobile phones. The Lingua Leo application offers four types of training: listening, word constructor, word-translation / translation-word. The constructor is one of the most exciting ways: knowing the translation of a word, you need to assemble it from letters. Listening is a difficult but effective task: to perceive words by ear and write them down, without any prompts. Word-translation and vice versa: you need to choose the appropriate translation for the word from those offered.
Grammar 2 (Android, IOS)
Grammar is the foundation of the basics. Without knowing the peculiarities of using parts of speech and constructing sentences, no matter what your vocabulary is, you will not be able to express your thoughts correctly and clearly. The free Grammar 2 app will help you learn all the tenses in English, classify regular/irregular verbs, modal verbs, navigate the use of articles, adverbs and pronouns. The application consists of tests, with different levels of difficulty and tasks: each question of the test is a sentence with one missing word, which must be declined grammatically.
English Daily ( iOS )
A free program that is built on the method of listening. You are listening to a sentence / text in English - if you hear an unfamiliar word, the literal translation displayed on the screen will help you. When you begin to understand the essence of the sentences, start repeating it out loud. Next - check yourself by turning off the translation and notes. Thus, you will learn to perceive oral speech, improve pronunciation and replenish your vocabulary.
Download English Daily for IOS.
Busuu ( Android, IOS)
Busuu is not so much an application as a whole community of English learners. Classes are held on topics such as: culture and travel, preparing for an interview, sharing our thoughts and emotions from reading a book and watching a movie. Top Topics: If I were a Millionaire, Study Abroad - available for an additional fee of $5. For this money you get a course of 400 words and expressions + 15 lessons, the Busuu program itself can be downloaded for free.
Download Busuu for IOS and Android.
Learning English With The New York Times (IOS)
The application is suitable for those who have an Intermediate level of English. The program will help improve listening comprehension, reading skills and, of course, vocabulary. The training consists of 12 lessons, which are based on materials from the authoritative newspaper The New York Times. You need to read the selected article, after which the system will check how well you understood the text, provide audio files and keywords. Education is complex - it consists not only of cramming words and replenishing the glossary. True, this program is paid: 12 lessons cost $3.
Gadgets are not only exciting games, but also unlimited possibilities for improving your knowledge. Want to know the best English learning apps and get valuable tips on how to learn English on your phone and tablet? We will tell you how to turn your favorite gadget into a fun English tutorial in one or two clicks.
Universal apps for learning English
Let's start with English tutorial apps. Of course, they will not replace your textbook and ours, but they will help diversify your learning. These apps have options to work on all your English skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. Let's name the 2 most popular applications.
1. Lingualeo
Probably one of the best apps for learning English. You can work with most of the exercises for free. A paid account is inexpensive and allows you to take special grammar courses, and also gives you access to additional types of exercises. A free account allows you to learn new words, hone your spelling skills, watch videos with subtitles, parse lyrics, and more.
What's good about Lingualeo? The authors have created a system that itself determines your weaknesses and strengths and develops a training program for you. You just have to follow the suggested recommendations. Is it hard to force yourself to study? The authors of the application have taken care of this too: a motivation system has been developed for you. You need to feed Leo the Lion with meatballs every day - complete tasks. If you study for 5 days in a row, you will receive a small but nice prize, for example, activation of a premium account for a day. The application works stably, there is a version for Android and iOS.
2. Duolingo 
With the help of this free application you can learn not only English, but also German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. It can be used as additional allowance with exercises for learners of English from scratch. Internet connection is only needed to download the next stage. The course is divided into stages according to the principle "from simple to complex". If you know the basics of the language, pass the initial steps ahead of schedule and go straight to the next level.
What's good about Duolingo? All skills are trained here: written and oral speech (you will be asked to pronounce the studied phrases), reading and listening. The program is stable. There is a version for Android and iOS. Do you often forget about classes? The famous green owl will daily urge you to take up your studies. Don't refuse her!
You watch television to turn your brain off, and you work on your computer when you want to turn your brain on.
You watch TV to turn off your brain, you work at the computer when you want to turn on your brain.
Applications for memorizing English words
There are hundreds of different English vocabulary learning apps for Android and iPhone on the Internet. We have selected the most popular and interesting programs which we recommend to use in the process of learning the language. These applications work in much the same way: each word is trained by several different ways. We recommend that you study them daily and do not forget to periodically repeat the studied vocabulary. In one of our articles, we told you, try using the suggested tricks.
1. Easy Ten for or iOS. And also Fun easy learn English for Android or Words for iOS 
Each of these applications contains several thousand words in English. All words are divided into groups and subgroups, 5-10 words are collected in each subgroup. This vocabulary will be worked out with the help of several types of tasks. You will need to match the picture to the word, translate it into Russian, write it from dictation, insert the missing letters into it, etc. Thus, you repeat the word several times, remember its sound and spelling.
2. Anki Flashcards
This app for learning English words is available in both Android and iOS versions. Flashcards are a modern analogue of classic flashcards for learning English words on your tablet and phone. You get rid of the need to search for words yourself, because you will be offered ready-made sets for download. At the same time, you can make your own sets of flashcards if you want to learn certain words. It is much more convenient to work with such an offer than with a stack of papers. Moreover, the application has a spaced repetition function: the program will make sure that you do not forget to repeat the learned vocabulary.
How to break the language barrier with a gadget
Learning to speak English is best with an interlocutor. destroy the language barrier using a gadget is quite difficult. However, there are tricks that will help you keep your conversational skills up to par.
1. We talk on Skype 
What progress has come ... Now online communication is available both through a computer and through a smartphone or tablet. If the characteristics of the device allow and the quality of communication is acceptable, you will be able to chat with the interlocutor. Where to find a "victim" for a conversation?
- search on special sites like italki.com or polyglotclub.com;
- look for an interlocutor among sociable friends or colleagues who study the language;
- communicate with the teacher at our school. Of course, in this case it is better to conduct lessons using a computer, but if circumstances force you, then you can work out on a mobile device.
2. Repeat phrases after native speakers
Found an interesting video in English? Do you want to talk like the people in the video? Then turn on the recording and repeat the phrases after the characters. Sentences spoken several times will be stored in your memory, and later you can use them in speech.
How to improve your English listening comprehension using a gadget
1. Listen to podcasts and audio lessons
3. We listen to songs in English 
This is more of an entertainment, but your favorite songs can help you learn to understand English by ear. If you listen to a song and study its lyrics at the same time, then entertainment will turn into a fun listening exercise. In addition, you can learn a couple of new words, which will not be superfluous at all. You can study lyrics at azlyrics.com or amalgama-lab.com.
How to learn English grammar on your tablet and phone
1. We are engaged in special applications 
Grammar in your pocket is not the title of another bestseller from the How to Learn English in 3 Hours series, but our reality. To use all the rules of English "on the machine", you need to practice them as often as possible. And special applications for learning English will help you with this, for example, Johnny Grammar for and iOS.
2. Testing our knowledge
All sorts of tests and online exercises give us a unique opportunity to test ourselves and find weaknesses in grammar knowledge. We wrote an article. Create bookmarks for yourself and visit these resources periodically, check your knowledge and get a guide to action. And for app lovers, we can advise you to do tests in Learn English Grammar, English Grammar Practice, Practice English Grammar, LearnEnglish Grammar.
3. Use a grammar book
The time of cumbersome textbooks is gradually passing. Today you can use electronic versions of famous publications and learn English using your mobile device. Not navigating the sea of benefits? We have written a review for you, choose a suitable assistant from there. Moreover, there are special tutorial apps that you can use on your smartphones and tablets. For example, an electronic application to Raymond Murphy's English textbooks for Android and iOS.
4. Watch video tutorials 
Watch videos on YouTube? Put this resource to good use by watching great videos from native speakers, such as this channel. Ronnie's teacher makes grammar simple and tasteful, you can deal with a difficult topic and at the same time practice your English listening skills. So, learning English grammar on your phone and tablet will definitely not seem boring to you.
How to Improve Reading Skills Using Mobile Devices
1. Reading the news 
Reading the news in English is a relatively simple but very rewarding task. Compared to reading fiction, it takes a little time, but you can not only read in English, but also learn new words, as well as the latest events in the world. We recommend using Yahoo News Digest or BBC News for Android and Newsy or BBC News for iOS.
2. Reading books
In public transport, we often see people who are sitting with their heads buried in a book. This is an intelligent way to isolate yourself from others and make productive use of the time spent on the road. We recommend doing the same, and at the same time choosing the right "reading" - books in English. For convenience, we recommend installing Moon+Reader for Android and iBooks for iOS. Where can you get the books? In our article "" there are links to free libraries with adapted books and works in the original.
3. Reading magazines
Do you like to read "gloss"? You can do it on a smartphone or tablet, and in English. Android owners should install the Google Play Press app to access a variety of English-language magazines. For iOS owners, the Kiosk application is pre-installed on the device, allowing you to download newspapers and magazines from this section.
4. Read articles on the Internet 
We think that today it is almost impossible to find a person who does not use his mobile device to access the Internet. And this is good, because wonderful, interesting, most useful articles in English are waiting for you on the World Wide Web. Choose the topic yourself, the main thing is to read, preferably every day for at least 10-15 minutes. We recommend that people with an initial level of knowledge pay attention to the site rong-chang.com, a lot of simple texts are collected there. With an intermediate level and above, you can read articles on the site english-online.at.
5. Read engaging posts
And this "reading" is suitable for those who have a minimum of free time. Follow English learners on Instagram or Twitter and follow their posts. Both notes in English and tips for learning the language will come in handy. For example, you can subscribe to our
