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各種特色應用程式，任君挑選 Discover the fun world of language learning with apps

市面上有那麼多語言學習應用程式，應該選擇哪一種呢？

這個嘛，就要視個人需求以及學習風格而定了。

遊戲控 如果你是初學者，而且透過遊戲能得到最佳學習效果，那就試試Duolingo。

這款免費應用程式將課程設計得就跟玩遊戲一樣；有賺取金幣、徽章等趣味元素。

年紀輕的學習者也許會覺得這種遊戲式學習法很有吸引力。

文化控 如果你學習語言的動機在於深入了解異國文化，那就試試Babbel。

這款應用程式所提供的語言課程聚焦於文化及其他有助益之主題。

此外，Babbel也比較著重在會話。

閱讀控 有人說閱讀是學習語言的好方法。

閱讀時，能夠更加了解詞彙及文法。

透過Beelinguapp，學習者能讀到很多文章，然後還可以聽著語音一起閱讀。

你將能藉由閱讀自己有興趣的主題學到非常豐富的知識。

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Pleco

軟件為iOS和Android設備提供了英漢詞典應用程序。Pleco Software公司是Michael Love在中國留學期間於2000年5月創建的。

With so many language learning apps on the market, which one should you use?

Well, that depends on your needs and learning style.

Games, games, games!

If you're a beginner and learn best by playing games, try Duolingo. This free app builds its lessons like games. The app has fun elements like earning coins and badges. Younger learners may find the game-like approach appealing.

Tell me about the culture

Check out Babbel if your motivation for learning languages is to know more about culture. This app offers language lessons on cultural topics as well as other useful subjects. Babbel also focuses on conversation.

Give me a story to read

It is said that reading is a good way to learn languages. When you read, you get to know words and grammar better. In Beelinguapp, learners find text to read and can then follow along with the audio. You can learn so much by reading about subjects that interest you.

element（n.）元素；要素

The two elements of success in this class are attending class and participating in activities.

The lion used the element of surprise to catch and kill the deer. 利用突襲

Every story needs the elements of fascinating characters, an interesting place, a good plot and a surprise ending. 吸引人的腳色、有趣的場景、很好的情節和出人意料的結局

motivation（n.）動機；動力

What is the motivation behind Carl’s actions.

Mason’s lack of motivation is his biggest problem.

motivate（v.）激勵；鼓勵

Wanting to go to a good university motivated Graham to study hard.

learning style: visual

learning style: reading and writing

learning style: kinesthetic / hands-on

learning by doing

kinesthetic

動感學習，動感學習或觸覺學習是一種由學生進行體育活動而不是聽講座或觀看演示的學習方式。正如法弗爾所說，鄧恩和鄧恩將動覺學習者定義為需要全身運動來處理新的困難信息的學生。但是，科學研究不支持使用動覺學模式可以改善被認為是動覺學的學生的學習的說法。 

an element of surprise 

Stop playing games and get serious! 認真一點，不要再玩了【嚴肅語氣】

follow along（ph.v ）跟著；隨著

Please follow along in your book as Naomi reads the story. 跟著閱讀

Owen’s dog always follows along when Owen and his brother walk in the woods.

If you follow along as Sandy sings this song, pretty soon you’ll know it, too.

audio（n.）音頻；聲音

you need to turn your audio up, or you won’t be able to hear anything anyone is saying.

audio（adj.）錄音的；聲音的

Ray bought some very expensive audio equipment.昂貴的錄音設備

I can only access the audio part of the talk, but I can't see who is speaking. 

the Tower of Babel巴別塔

也譯作巴貝爾塔、巴比倫塔，或意譯爲通天塔，本是猶太教《塔納赫·創世紀篇》中的一個故事，說的是人類產生不同語言的起源

to become second nature

dependable

self-motivation自我激勵 

have fun, being interested

badge

（n.）[C]徽章，證章；獎章；紀念章；標誌，標記；象徵

（vt.）授給……徽章（或獎章等）