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Four Free Mobile Apps to Help You Learn English Faster
Have you realized that you can put your smartphone to really good use for learning English? Here are 4 free mobile apps that will help you do just that.
Hello English
It covers all the aspects of language learning, including vocabulary, translation, grammar, spellings, spoken and reading skills. It uses interactive games to teach different English lessons and offers new audiobooks, latest news, and books. However, you should already understand basic English structures and alphabets, for the app can’t help you learn English from scratch (从零开始).
Duolingo
If you want to learn English from scratch, then this is the app you are looking for. Duolingo uses interactive games to help you learn English. For beginners, the app focuses on helping you learn verbs, phrases and sentences.
Lingbe
If you are ready to practice your spoken skills in the realworld, you’ll need Lingbe. It’s a communitybased app where people help each other and share their native languages. It connects you with real people on call who are native English speakers.
Hello Talk
HelloTalk is similar to Lingbe as it connects you with native speakers to help improve your language skills. However, it adds a few extra functions that might interest you. You can view the information about users to find a match that interests you. Additionally, you can also send text and audio messages, and even do video calls with other people.
If you are a beginner, start from Duolingo and then use Hello English to take full command over the language. For fluent spoken English learners, you can try out Lingbe or Hello Talk.
1. What should you already understand to use Hello English?
A. Good reading and writing skills.
B. Basic listening and speaking tips.
C. Different English lessons and books.
D. Understand basic English structures and alphabets.
2. Which app is the best choice for an English beginner at first?
A. Hello English. B. Duolingo.
C. Lingbe. D. Hello Talk.
3. What can you do on Lingbe?
A. Read the latest news. B. Enjoy the interactive games.
C. Practice your spoken English. D. Talk with native speakers in the flesh.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了四款有利于英语学习的免费App。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“However, you should already understand basic English structures and alphabets, for the app can’t help you learn English from scratch (从零开始).”可知，然而，你应该已经了解了基本的英语结构和字母，因为这个应用程序不能帮助你从头开始学习英语。所以要想使用Hello English需要理解基本的英语结构和英语字母，故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一句For beginners, the app focuses on helping you learn verbs, phrases and sentences.对于初学者来说，这款应用主要帮助你学习动词、短语和句子。和文章最后一段第一句中的If you are a beginner, start from Duolingo 如果你是初学者，可以从Duolingo开始。可知，初学者应该选Duolingo，故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“If you are ready to practice your spoken skills in the realworld, you’ll need Lingbe.”可知，如果你准备在现实生活中练习口语，你需要使用Lingbe。所以在Lingbe上可以练习口语，故选C项。
