It has always been considered, due to the false concern, that the only way to become fluent is to obtain perfect grammar knowledge. These days there is a tendency to break out of this stereotype, and here’s why. Multiple studies have revealed that the most powerful yet smooth introduction to a new language is achieved through building a strong vocabulary. According to numerous surveys, language learners worldwide have admitted that the lack of vocabulary prevents them from making progress.
It’s easier to comprehend the language by strengthening the core elements needed for expression, which are words. The grammar is not functioning efficiently without the support of solid vocabulary knowledge either.
Back in the day, people noticed how rich vocabulary influenced their ability to improvise fluently with a language. At that time, the only portable tools for building conversations in foreign languages were pocketbooks. They contained commonly used words and sentences both in native and foreign languages. They had success among language enthusiasts, but carrying pocketbooks stopped being relevant as the technology has evolved.
In the digital era, people have been introduced to mobile technology, which has emerged in building language learning apps. It made the learning process more accessible and practical.
An app that works offline and is better than a pocketbook. So, here’s a tool we found interesting in that respect: FunEasyLearn.
The first pleasant impression you get from the app is its user-friendly interface. All the app contents are laid in an organized and intuitive manner that allows you to understand where to start. At the moment, the app contains:
– Alphabet with reading rules that will help you start from the basics: learning how to read and write the letters.
– More than 6,000 words that cover all the parts of speech and are logically categorized into 27 topics and 200+ subtopics.
– Up to 5,000 sentences that include all the types of sentences, categorized into 20 topics and 120+ subtopics.
When you start learning a new course, you are offered to take a short yet adaptable Placement Test that will suggest the level at which you should start your learning journey.
The teaching process is constructed around the idea that every type of learner should feel comfortable using the app. Thus, every single vocabulary unit is associated with a set of aiding elements:
– Memorable hand-drawn illustrations for visual learners
– High-quality audios recorded by native speakers for auditory learners
– Informative transcriptions or transliterations for verbal learners
Moreover, the app has a solid scientific background when it comes to vocabulary teaching principles, and it relies on:
– The content of the app was created by multiple groups of native-speaking professionals: linguists, teachers, and translators.
– 30+ effective games that develop and improve all the language learning skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
– AI-based Review Manager that is trained to determine the specific time when a learned vocabulary unit is about to be forgotten and reminds you to get back to it as many times as it is needed in order to store it in the long-term memory.
Aside from having a science-based approach to teaching, the FunEasyLearn app is, hands-down, the most advanced app on the market when it comes to features that help users personalize and adapt their language learning process:
– Search – Enables the possibility of finding a vocabulary unit by searching, sorting, and filtering the entire content of the app.
– Favorites – Grants the possibility to create your own personal lists of vocabulary units and categorize them in accordance with your needs and liking.
– Hands-free Mode – Gives you the chance to listen to the chosen vocabulary units while cooking, jogging, commuting, etc.
– Learn Just to Speak – Helps you improve just your speaking skills by excluding the reading and writing games from the game flow.
– Hide What You Know – Allows you to exclude the vocabulary units they already know or don’t need to study from the learning process.
Another thing that the FunEasyLearn team has been focusing on is learner engagement and motivation. The app has an extensive list of learning stats displayed below the user’s profile. The stats include info about the time spent in the app, the number of letters, reading rules, words and sentences, the number of forgotten vocabulary units, etc.
Also, the app has an engaging earning system that allows you to collect xBees (experience points) and flowers (internal currency) while you are playing learning games. The basic rule is simple: the more you learn, the more you earn! You can use your earnings to make in-app purchases, such as hints, content, etc. Other features that keep you hooked are the daily goal, streak, and daily challenge. They bring rewards and help you build a solid learning habit.
The app is highly adaptable, and even if it provides the same features to all of its users, after changing the settings, every user will have a valuable and convenient tool that fits their exact needs.
Another thing FunEasyLearn takes pride in is the fact that the app contains 34 foreign language courses that can be learned from 62 native languages, the speakers of which constitute approximately 95% of the world. At this time, FunEasyLearn is used in 190+ countries of the world.
