1 . The Best Language Learning Apps

DuoLingo

Price: Free

DuoLingo turns learning language into a game. Each lesson is broken down by subject matter, and users must complete exercises that integrate (综合) reading, writing, listening and speaking to advance to the next level. The app records your progress and uses smart phone notifications to encourage regular use.

Its chat robot may help test what you’ve learned. You’ll even see suggested phrases if you’re at a loss for words.

Babbel

Price: $12.95—$83.40

What sets Babbel apart is its course customization, letting you make lesson plans to focus on vocabulary and conversation topics relevant to your specific needs.

Babbel draws on (利用) what you’ve already known about your native tongue, and new lessons are introduced through conversation. Babbel reintroduces vocabulary and grammar through reading, speaking and listening exercises over time to make sure you’ve got everything kept in mind.

Memrise

Price: Free

Memrise uses an understanding of brain science and learning to make sure you’re truly absorbing new linguistic (语言的) concepts. Courses are broken into different levels, which are all available for offline use on the app.

To keep the program sharp, Memrise collects information from its graduates and integrates performance data to improve lessons.

Rocket Languages

Price: $99.95 and up

If you want to learn about a language and its place in the world, take a look at Rocket Languages. Relying on speech exercises and vocabulary flashcard drills, their curriculum is built for people who have grasped various languages to pick up new languages quickly.

And unlike other language programs, there are culture lessons here showing you how the language changed over time and what kind of role it plays today.

1. What do DuoLingo and Memrise have in common?

A．Courses are available for offline use.

B．They are accessible to learners for free.

C．What learners have learned can be recorded.

D．Learners can learn languages just using flashcards.

2. What do we learn about Babbel?

A．It is available at a very high price.	B．It provides customized lessons for learners.
C．It is best for face-to-face learners.	D．It is mainly designed for cultural enthusiasts.

3. Which App is most suitable if you want to learn about the development of the language?

A．DuoLingo.

B．Babbel.

C．Memrise.

D．Rocket Languages.