I
want to recommend a great app for ESL learners. It is called "Dictionary.com".
It's not only available for Android users but also Apple users. It's not simply
a normal English dictionary that provides meaning explanation, audio pronunciation,
etc. It also has other useful functions for English learners. I will introduce
you in the following paragraphs:
➔This is the beginning scene of the App.
The App provides a word for learning everyday:
Just like the picture shows us: a word will
appear on the screen as soon as you open the app. And, if you don't know the
word, you can click it, and acquire more information for this word, such as its
meaning, example sentences, origin, etc.
Then,
when you look up the dictionary, except its modern and up-to-date definition
and content, it also contains its origin and history, related forms , similar
words that may be confused, and synonyms.
➔ The example of looking up a word.
Otherwise, you can also find other
useful function here:
1. Favorites: You can add favorite words
you look up.
2.Translator:
It provides over 30 languages,
perfect for ESL and reliable translations into English.
3.Blog&Slideshow:
They both provide helpful knowledge in using English, such as the changed way
of using a certain expression (see pic[1]), and different phrases relating to a
certain word (see pic[2]).
➔ pic[1] : Do
You Say Daylight "Saving" ➔ pic[2] : A Look at 8 Expressions with Heart
Time or Daylight "Savings" Time?
I think it is really worthwhile to download the app, especial for the nonnative learners.
I think it is really worthwhile to download the app, especial for the nonnative learners.
Wow! It seems great, a new dictionary different from a traditional one. You know what? This is what I've been looking for few months! What I use now is not so convenient for me. By the way, I love those beautiful and colorful photos in Dictionary.com. Also, word of the day is useful as well. I'll download it later. Thanks for your sharing. :)
回覆刪除Generally, I use the app called 英漢字典. After reading your introduction of Dictionary.com, I think it can be my second dictionary. It provides functions that英漢字典 does not have. “A word for learning everyday” sounds interesting. The app is not only a dictionary but also giving me the chance to learn English. Your review is clear, containing detailed information. Thank you for sharing the useful app.
回覆刪除I like this app especially the part "Word of the Day." It won't cause you pressure to memorize one vocabulary a day, but it's helpful if you use this app everyday continuously. The function of saving the word can help me review the difficult vocabulary easily. Thanks for sharing.
回覆刪除With this dictionary, we can simply receive English vocabulary or information everytime, everywhere. It just only needs a smart phone to install this amazing APP to study English. And it looks like more interesting than the formal English dictionary on the Google Play. HAHA! I will get it after finishing this comment lol~
回覆刪除I think the way you write the blog is concise and the explanation of the pictures makes us easier to understand what you want to tell us. I like the function of telling the users a word once a day. I always imagine if I have memorized a word each day, and after a year I will memorize 365 words. But because I don't really go to find some words to memorize on purpose, I never make it. With this app, it could be more likely for me to put it into practice!
回覆刪除Expanding our English vocabulary is a good way for the speaker to say more accurate meanign to express our thoughts or feeling and the informations. By this reason, what we should focus on is the words which are appropriate and the frequency. This app provides the function that we can add the favorite words and I think this is useful when the users take the important words from the thousands fo vocabulary. Thanks for the sharing, it's really an ideal way to learing English.
回覆刪除Your introduction is very clear! I think this dictionary, which makes English interesting to learn, is not like the traditional online ones. The special typeface and the beautiful pictures draw my attention successfully. Besides, I think the design of homepage is very lovely. The functions like popular&nearby, word of the day will make me desire to check this app everyday!
回覆刪除I always looking up a better dictionary of app, because such as Google Translation isn't accuracy . But this app must be great! I'm interested in the function that it can provide more than 30 languages, because I as well as learn other languages such as Japanese and Korean, so I think it useful.
回覆刪除dictionary...... it is not uncommon that when we enter a new generation, conventional works of educational books like dictionary have to change to cope with the new age, in my stereotype, the new version of dictionary still like something like electronic dictionary which we still have to bring the "dictionary" with us, but the app really replace the need of such electronic dictionaries. And the introduction is simple and clear.
回覆刪除Wow! This app really makes me amazed! First of all, there's word of the day, I can learn some new words everyday. Secondly, this scene of this app is really beautiful and clear. This app is better than any app of dictionary I have ever used. Thanks for your sharing! I will download it :)
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