You already know how important English is for an IT specialist: you just have to look at the vacancies for developer positions - almost everywhere you need a high level of knowledge of the language. In this text, we have collected resources with content in different formats for learning English. We believe that by learning Java and improving your English, you can get the job you dream of.
Mobile applications
Voxy is a personalized language learning app that says it adapts to students' learning needs in real time. You can learn in the application using video lessons, audio recordings of dialogues, karaoke-style music lessons and news.
As the name implies, the application is aimed at learning vocabulary. Features of Words: studying ready-made sets of words or adding your own, built-in dictionary with easy search, achievement system and detailed learning statistics. By the way, you don’t need access to the Internet—you can practice even if you can’t get a connection.
Rosetta Stone uses a combination of text, images and sound to help the learner remember words and grammar intuitively, without the use of dictionaries. As the student progresses, the difficulty increases.
English Listening and Speaking app will help you understand English and speak English more fluently. The lessons are divided into many levels: from beginner to intermediate and advanced. You can choose one of two sound modes: online broadcast and offline. The app also includes a list of essential idioms and phrases used in everyday speech.
An application that will help improve your grammar. Learn English Grammar covers over 100 popular grammar topics with simple explanations, lots of examples and pictures. All grammar topics are available for free. This English grammar app is suitable for beginner and intermediate levels.
Duolingo is one of the most popular applications for learning English in the CIS countries. Duolingo helps you practice reading, speaking, writing, and listening. The tasks are designed in a playful way so that the student does not lose interest.
The application will help improve the correct pronunciation of English words without lessons with a tutor. You can improve both American and British English accents.
Websites
Website for learning English LinguaLeo with the famous lion cub guide through the world of a foreign language. Once registered, you can create your own schedule for future classes and track your progress. LinguaLeo has various tasks, useful video and audio materials, as well as techniques for memorizing English words.
On Italki you can learn English under the guidance of native speakers, and also act as a teacher yourself. Using the resource, users perform various tasks, chat and help each other learn the language.
The basis of the training format in Puzzle English is training in listening comprehension of English. Phrases voiced by English and American speakers are presented in the form of audio and video puzzles that need to be assembled. In addition, the site has grammar video lessons and tasks to reinforce your skills.
English books for IT specialists
The course consists of a book for students, audio materials, a book for the teacher, as well as glossaries and tests for each topic covered.
A full-fledged course that focuses on the uniform development of all four foreign language skills: reading, listening comprehension, writing and speaking.
Youtube channels
On the LoftBlog channel you can watch a mini-course in English - a concentrate of information for those who want to work with foreign companies. While watching the course, developers will learn the necessary vocabulary for communicating with foreign developers, how to properly leave contacts and write a resume in English.
The authors of the EngForMe channel have compiled a short course on learning the English vocabulary necessary for a programmer.
Telegram channels
Telegram channel with current English idioms, phrasal verbs and slang that will expand your vocabulary.
One of the most popular bots for learning English. The bot will not only communicate with you, but also share new words or exercises.
What could be better than learning English vocabulary using memes? Nothing. That's why we recommend the channel with funny memes Minute Memes.
A Telegram channel where slang expressions and popular idioms in English are published daily.
Tik-Tok
You can also learn English on Tik-Tok: blogger Nura Lauri teaches popular English words from various fields in short videos: business, politics, health, animals, music.
On the unitedkimdom channel, Kim explains the nuances of English grammar, the differences between American and British English, and common mistakes made by beginners.
Another English teacher, Irina Kuzmina, in short videos reminds the basic rules of grammar, teaches popular phrases and explains how to pronounce English words correctly.
On this channel they teach English through TV series, shows, films and songs. This means that the phrases discussed in the video are often used by native speakers.
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