The apps and sites below are specifically targeted at helping English language learners practice English language skills orally and in writing to help them and stay motivated and moving toward fluency! Many of these apps can be used on mobile devices, the last one, Fluent U is only available through a web-browser. Many of the apps featured below are designed for Spanish speakers learning English and provide English to Spanish translations within the text. The final app is a basic English to Spanish translator which can provide help when your child encounters text that has difficult academic vocabulary.
Lingokids – English For Kids (free w/app purchase)
Lingokids is an interactive learning experience that will introduce your child to English and take them on an exciting, fun-filled adventure! We are an early learning app for children ages 2-8 that focuses on language skills such as English pronunciation, vocabulary, ABC (English alphabet), writing, and more.
Duolingo (free)
This app is ideal for for older students and adults who have some literacy in their primary language.
Learn English, Speak English (free basic version, offers an upgrade)
Speak with a video Character and get instant feedback.
*You speak English and SpeakingPal listens!
*Improve your English speaking skills
*From beginners to business and academic needs.
Hours of fun video content:
*More than 100 levels, 1000 different dialogs, 1800 sentences, 1300 vocabulary, and hundreds of quiz questions
*Dont miss our 16 free levels !!!
Fluent U (Web-based, limited free version,
monthly subscription starts at $8.00 a month).
Good for parents and students to learn English at their own level.
With FluentU, it is an English learning platform that is based on videos. Videos is a great way to learn a language because English is used very naturally in videos. So instead of seeing English in textbooks, you’ll hear how English is spoken by native speakers in real life.
Google Translate (free)
• Listen to your translations spoken aloud
• Directly translate speech and handwriting
• Star your favorite translations for quick access even when you’re offline
• View dictionary results for single words or phrases
CSUF Reading Center 