More recommendations to learn English having fun

Alix Ruggiero, our language assistant, sends us some more recommendations from NYC of apps to have fun and learn English. Why don't you try them?

"Hello everyone! I hope you all have been doing well during this time. I wanted  to share some recommendations for apps and websites that can keep your mind, body and soul entertained and at ease during this time.

If you want to feel like you’re traveling... Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture is an amazing way to feel like you are traveling the world from the comfort of your own home. Visit world-renowned museums, churches, and landmarks, view masterpieces, listen to culture classes and more!

If you want to stay active... Down Dog

Down Dog is a great app that offers yoga, barre, and high intensity trainings that you can do anywhere. You have access to expert trainers that can guide you through each workout.

If you want to calm your mind down...  Headspace

Headspace is an excellent guided meditation app that helps you relax, calm your mind, and think positive thoughts.

If you want some inspiration… Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day is a good way to get a daily dose of inspiration and some vocabulary practice all in one!

If you want to have fun with your friends... Houseparty

Houseparty is a really cool way to video chat with a few friends at a time and has games and activities built into the app for maximum fun!

If you want to learn to make something delicious... Project Foodie
Project Foodie is a recipe app to help you create delicious chef-inspired meals with experts guiding you step-by-step through the process."

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Resources to Help You Keep Up with English Learning

Hello everyone! There are a number of free online resources to help you keep up with your English learning outside of the classroom. Here is a list of our favorite resources to help you practice your English reading, writing, listening, grammar and speaking skills, all from the comfort of your own home.

Learning Language with Netflix - This Google Chrome Extension helps you learn English while watching your favorite TV shows. On the application:

●     Subtitles are shown in two languages, allowing you to compare the original audio and text with a translation Spanish.

●     The extension allows you to listen to subtitles one at a time, and to change the playback speed.

●     There's a pop-up dictionary, and the extension suggests the most important words for you to learn.

Write & Improve - Write & Improve is a free tool for learners of English that marks writing in seconds.

●     Submit your work and Write & Improve will score it on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) scale, giving it a level from A1 (lowest) to C2 (highest).

●     Write & Improve also shows you the parts of your text that may need improvement. So you can work more on these areas and keep improving.

TedEd - Here, you can find a number of videos related to any topic you are interested in. Each video has a lesson with comprehension questions to check for understanding, open-ended questions and links to explore more.

News in Slow English - Each week, hosts discuss current news and American culture at a slow pace, focusing on key aspects of language learning, including listening comprehension, rapid vocabulary expansion, English grammar, common idiomatic expressions, interactive pronunciation and grammar exercises, and live speaking practice.

Games To Learn English - Play quick, simple, and fun games to improve your English vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension.

HelloTalk - Learn a language by chatting with native speakers around the world. Chat with native language speakers via text, voice recordings, voice calls, video calls, and even doodles!

Happy learning! 

Alix Ruggiero 

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Enjoy English this summer!

Summer is a perfect time to enjoy English. Are you travelling abroad? That's great!!! Are you staying in Spain? You can still enjoy English! How? Just think of your favourite things to do and plan to do them in English.

In the EP Javeriana we give you some ideas:

1. Do you like reading? Read in English!!! Here is a website recommended by @MAsuncinEsteso where you can download books according to your English level and you can even download the audiobook.

2. Do you like watching films/TV series? Why don't you try watching them in English? You can start watching 10 minutes and then increase the time the following days. If it's too difficult for you, try with English subtitles. Which one is your favourite show? How I met your mother? Sherlock?

Game of Thrones?...

3. Do you prefer sports? Here are some apps you can use to learn English though sports 

4. Do you enjoy the news? The BBC has different applications for learning English based on the news. Download their free apps and select the subjects you are interested in. If you do not have too much time we recommend the 6 minute English. Take a look at it!!

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