of Hawaii), Chair and Co- Founder of the Extensive Reading Foundation, who explains the benefits of reading in English.
Research, such as that by Professor Richard Day, shows that reading in English, at or just below your level, is one of the most effective ways of improving your English. It has been shown to improve your listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, fluency and confidence in the language.
‘How Good is Your English?’ bridges that crucial gap between language learners eager to improve their English, and them actually being able to do so in an engaging, enjoyable, and effective way.
Verissimo Toste, Teacher and Teacher Trainer in Oxford University Press’ Professional Development Department, explains why the app will be so useful to language learners;
“Being able to know your reading level, and to choose stories at that level, is an important first step to enjoying reading in a foreign language. Reading will feel comfortable as students focus on the story and not the language. Comfort and enjoyment will lead students to read more, exposing them to more language, helping them to improve their English.”
The added bonus of having the test available in app form, via iTunes®
,
is that it empowers students to take control of their own learning, “the level tests allow students to discover their reading level and they can begin to read on their own.”
This versatility is what helps to make this app, (developed in partnership with iEnglish), an exciting prospect for all language learners. They have the flexibility to take their learning with them, and improve their English at the time of their choosing.
An online version of the ‘My level?’ test from within the app, is available for those who don’t have Applez
purchasing an iPhone or iPad, purely to take make use of this latest app from Oxford University Press.
*The ‘Bookworm of the Month’ for October is Dracula. Available for iPad® iPod®
from October 1st – October 30th 2012. and iPhone® / touch, through iTunes at a reduced price
devices. However, the free
chapters, monthly price promotion, and useful videos might make some language learners consider
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