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1. Best Overall: WordUp<\/a><\/h2>\nSummary:\u00a0<\/strong>Next-generation English vocabulary app that uses spaced repetition, a “Knowledge Map” that shows you where you stand, and far beyond simple definitions, the app brings every word to life with videos, images, expert analysis and lots of examples.<\/p>\nAvailable on:<\/strong> iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/wordup-150x150.jpg\")
<\/a>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>Free (Premium option available)<\/p>\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Solid research-backed approach<\/li>\n
- Knowledge Map lets you know your progress<\/li>\n
- Teaches the most used words in English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- No sentence structure lessons<\/li>\n
- Sign-up process is somewhat long<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Of all the English vocabulary apps I tried for this post, WordUp is my favorite by far. It has unique features such as the Knowledge Map<\/strong>, so I always know where I’m standing in terms of vocabulary progress.<\/p>\n![\"Screenshots](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/Screenshot-2024-03-19-10.29.54.png\")
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I also loved the AI chat features<\/strong> so I could chat and actually use the words, which has been shown by language researchers to be the most effective way of remembering new words. I also loved that the app teaches the most used words in English, so I’m not wasting my time on words that never come up.<\/p>\n2. Best for Busy Learners: Word of the Day<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"word](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/best-vocabulary-apps-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nSummary:\u00a0<\/strong>True to its name, Word of the Day provides a quick and easy way to pick up new words every day.<\/p>\nAvailable on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a><\/p>\nPrice:<\/strong> Free (with in-app purchases)<\/p>\nPros:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Easy and straightforward to use<\/li>\n
- Gives you the basics (definition and pronunciation)<\/li>\n
- Clean interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The ads may be off-putting<\/li>\n
- Alternate meanings may not be available<\/li>\n
- Lack of customization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Word of the Day is exactly what it sounds like. By tapping on any word shown in the app, you can learn its spelling, pronunciation and a basic definition.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe best way to learn new words is to make them a daily habit<\/strong>. If you are busy and cannot devote much time to learning, this is a very simple app to help you out.<\/p>\n3. Best for Learning with Video: FluentU<\/a><\/h2>\nSummary:<\/strong> FluentU allows you to learn new words by using them in context\u2014specifically, through videos with interactive subtitles where the words are featured.<\/p>\nAvailable on:<\/strong> iOS<\/a> |\u00a0Android<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"FluentU](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iTunesArtwork@1x.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nPrice: <\/strong>Monthly subscription (free trial available)<\/p>\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Content allows you to see the words in context<\/li>\n
- Works best for visual learners<\/li>\n
- Interactive subtitles allow you to look up valuable information about words and phrases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Not an all-around language-learning app<\/li>\n
- Free version is fairly limited<\/li>\n
- Not designed to teach you about culture (there are other resources for that)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
FluentU works as a video dictionary, letting you look up any word and find all clips in the library that feature your search. After you finish a video, you can review new vocabulary through quizzes and multimedia flashcards.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe app uses authentic videos such as music, news, politics and more to grow your English vocabulary<\/strong>. <\/strong>The videos are targeted toward native speakers, so you will learn words as they are actually used.\u00a0<\/p>\nFluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n<\/p> \r\n
You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\nP.S. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n ![\"FluentU](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/SimpleText.jpg\")
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Available on:<\/strong> iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Of all the English vocabulary apps I tried for this post, WordUp is my favorite by far. It has unique features such as the Knowledge Map<\/strong>, so I always know where I’m standing in terms of vocabulary progress.<\/p>\n I also loved the AI chat features<\/strong> so I could chat and actually use the words, which has been shown by language researchers to be the most effective way of remembering new words. I also loved that the app teaches the most used words in English, so I’m not wasting my time on words that never come up.<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>True to its name, Word of the Day provides a quick and easy way to pick up new words every day.<\/p>\n Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> Free (with in-app purchases)<\/p>\n Pros:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Word of the Day is exactly what it sounds like. By tapping on any word shown in the app, you can learn its spelling, pronunciation and a basic definition.<\/p>\n The best way to learn new words is to make them a daily habit<\/strong>. If you are busy and cannot devote much time to learning, this is a very simple app to help you out.<\/p>\n Summary:<\/strong> FluentU allows you to learn new words by using them in context\u2014specifically, through videos with interactive subtitles where the words are featured.<\/p>\n Available on:<\/strong> iOS<\/a> |\u00a0Android<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Monthly subscription (free trial available)<\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n FluentU works as a video dictionary, letting you look up any word and find all clips in the library that feature your search. After you finish a video, you can review new vocabulary through quizzes and multimedia flashcards.<\/p>\n The app uses authentic videos such as music, news, politics and more to grow your English vocabulary<\/strong>. <\/strong>The videos are targeted toward native speakers, so you will learn words as they are actually used.\u00a0<\/p>\n FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n <\/p> \r\n You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n P.S. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n <\/a>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>Free (Premium option available)<\/p>\n\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n3. Best for Learning with Video: FluentU<\/a><\/h2>\n
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