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I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel – Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. The downside is that for full access to everything you need to pay a monthly subscription, but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem: Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Learn English – busuu
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio(声音的) and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
1. Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication?
A. Babbel – Learn Languages B. Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
C. Tandem: Language Exchange D. Learn English – busuu
2. What is Duolingo different from the other three apps?
A. It is completely free to use. B. It is specially for English learning.
C. It is unsuitable for beginners. D. It is the most effective app.
3. What do the apps have in common?
A. They cover all languages. B. They are free to download.
C. They contain many tests. D. They focus on grammar.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款可以用来进行语言学习的应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Tandem：Language Exchange中“You can then have text，voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs，all by simply communicating with each other.( 然后，你可以与那些想要学习你的母语的人进行文本、语音和视频对话，作为回报，你也可以学习他们的母语，所有这一切都只需要彼此交流)”可知，Tandem应用程序可以通过交流来学习语言，所以如果你想通过交流来学习语言，Tandem应用程序最适合你。故选Ｃ。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Duolingo：Learn Languages for Free中“It’s all completely free too! (它也是完全免费的!)”可知，Duolingo应用程序不同于其它三个应用程序之处在于，Duolingo完全免费使用。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.(下面是4个可以帮助你学习外语的应用程序!你可以免费下载它们)”可知，这四个应用软件的共同之处在于都可以免费下载。故选Ｂ。
