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English as a Second Language: Apps

Grammar

Cambridge's Essential Grammar in Use 

Using this app allows the student to practice English grammar as a series of tests. (Paid App)

Vocabulary


Busuu

Features more than 3,000 words and expressions. 
Available on IPhone and Android.
20 units are free. Rest of content is available to purchase.

 

 

 

The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS

Helps students prepare for the Cambridge IELTS exam. 
Available on iTunes. 

 

 

​   SpeakingPal

   Learn English on your moble, tablet or PC. 

 

ESL Study Guides

Phonetics Focus

This interactive app helps users work on their English pronunciation. There are quizzes, flashcards, and native-speaker audio to help students of English learn phonetics quickly and accurately.

American WordSpeller ESL

This app captures and connects conversations around documents, snapshots, diagrams and videos. Users can talk, type, and draw right on the screen, and join in the conversation from across any iPhone or iPad device.

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