Posts tagged english-learning-apps

Self-determination theory research on autonomy, competence, and relatedness explains why English learners quit, and what keeps motivation going instead.

A 2022 meta-analysis of 29 studies found game-based English vocabulary learning works short-term, but most of its edge over non-game study fades within weeks.

A 186-learner EFL study found text-audio produced the largest listening gains and text-picture the largest reading gains, but all three combined added nothing.

A landmark study found new habits take 66 days to feel automatic on average. Here is what that means for building a daily English learning routine that lasts.

Comics pair pictures with text, and research on that combination found EFL learners scored 45% higher after multimodal study than after text-only study.

Duolingo builds a daily habit, Storybook teaches through stories, ELSA Speak fixes pronunciation, HelloTalk finds native speakers, and Anki locks in vocabulary.

Learning English through stories works through extensive reading: meeting words again in real context. How to pick the right level, plus 5 apps to try.