Clichéd Yet Concise Beginnings If you were to look at the book’s opening chapter from a purely creative point of view – particularly in the context of the rest of the book – then you would be forgiven for feeling that its style of opening is a little clichéd. The book opens with a chapter […]
Author Archives: Dean Horton
How to Set Grammarly to British/UK English
The good thing about Grammarly is once you have select British English on one device is will remember that setting on all devices because it’s an account setting change, so first make sure your logged in.
Babbel French Mobile App Review
Introduction If you’re looking for an alternative way to learn the French language, you could download Babbel and start studying straightaway. This app has a system of learning that is rooted on the most up to date technology and teaching methodology, which means that studying any new language is no longer a laborious task, but […]
Pimsleur’s App Makes French Conversation Easy for Beginners
History Pimsleur’s language programs were first released approximately 50 years ago by Dr Paul Pimsleur. His aim was to design and record study materials that people could easily use by themselves. His language programs were accessible on reel to reel tapes to begin with, and were followed by cassettes and cd’s in the early 90’s […]
There’s Endless Fun to Be Had in Endless Alphabet
Ever wanted to teach your little one how to spell “gargantuan” or “invisible”? Now you can with the help of Endless Alphabet, an interactive educational app compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Why Are Some Countries Languishing in Learning English?
English is the global language for trade, business, education and daily life across different cultures and countries. It is an essential language for any one human being to learn in order to excel in life. Many countries around the world have poured millions of dollars into investing in their people’s education of the language yet […]
Wordflex Touch Dictionary Review: An Interactive Dictionary with a Difference
Introduction Get ready to improve your own English and turn into a contemporary Shakespeare with this Wordflex dictionary app. It utilises instinctive “mind-mapping” tools so that word entries can be turned into active trees which you’re able to move around, shape, re-organise, share and save with tapping gestures.
Top Apps to Learn English
Top Contenders for the English Crown From Rosetta Stone’s ubiquitous initial marketing campaign to DuoLingo’s millions of users around the world, learning English has never been such a well-assisted task. The apps for both Duolingo and Rosetta Stone are polished, high-end experiences that offer multiple languages, with English being just one of their diversity of […]
Rosetta Stone English Review: An expensive but rewarding language package for learning English
“If you want to learn to swim, you need to get in the water” is a phrase used on the Rosetta Stone website, and this certainly shows in this language-learning package’s content and methodology. Its approach to teaching the English language involves immersing the user in words and phrases, utilising a varied approach that involves […]
Hello English App Review: Achieve Your Learning English Ambitions with Fun Games and Well-Designed Challenges
What Is Hello English? If you roll back the clock 10 years for one second and answer this question: what would have been your response if someone told you that becoming familiar with a new language could be achieved by sitting in front of your mobile phone? The answer almost certainly would be one of […]