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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Mobile App for EFL: BUSUU



   As the world changes, the people’s relationships between each other become more and more collaborative. Every human being needs another one to live. But we, humans, do not use just one language in the world. So, it sometimes becomes hard to communicate. Besides all foreign language schools, courses, books etc. there are also other things that promotes our learning. Undoubtedly mobile apps are one of the best ones.

   As a weekly project, we were supposed to introduce an app that can be installed and used on a mobile device for language teaching/learning purposes. My mobile app is : Busuu!

   Busuu is an online language learning community which enables learners to learn a new language. You can use it online on its website or you can download it to your mobile phone There are 12 languages you can learn. It covers 150 different topics based on day-to-day situations, with over 3,000 words and example phrases.

   The study material for a language is around 150 units. Units consist of multiple-choice questions, speaking assignments and writing assignments. Some sections within each unit include multimedia material, such as spoken multiple-choice questions. Users act as both student and tutor, correcting one another's work. They can converse via chat-window, an audio connection, or a webcam connection. All of the units are designed for your improvement of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

You can find screenshots of app:




   Activity example; learners can develop their writing skills by writing about any topic and sending it to native speakers to correct their mistakes.

You can use Busuu online or download it to your android / ios 

Hope you enjoy :)

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