Top 8 Free Online English Tools

Introduction

• Kevin's mission: Help intermediate English learners.
• Video goal: Share 8 free online tools to improve English.

1. HelloTalk

• Purpose: Practice conversations with native speakers.
• Features:
  • Search for people by age, region, and language.
  • Filter for "serious learners".
  • Privacy settings: Hide yourself, limit who can find you.
  • Interaction: Text corrections and audio recordings.

2. Forvo

• Purpose: Discover real pronunciation.
• Features:
  • Search any word to hear it pronounced by real people.
  • Filter pronunciations by accent (British/American).
  • Multiple pronunciations available.

3. YouGlish

• Purpose: See how words/phrases are used in context.
• Features:
  • Search expressions and get examples from YouTube.
  • Results show exact moments and include subtitles.
  • Improves pronunciation and vocabulary.

4. HiNative

• Purpose: Get feedback from native speakers.
• Features:
  • Community of native speakers to answer questions.
  • Useful for writing, pronunciation, and confusing words.

5. DeepL

• Purpose: Get natural translations.
• Uses:
  • Write/paste text for translation.
  • Select specific words for alternative translations.
  • Supports multiple languages.
  • Translate complete documents.

6. Visual Speed Controller

• Purpose: Control playback speed of videos/audio.
• Features:
  • Adjust speed, rewind, and fast-forward.
  • Useful for dictation practice.

7. Anki

• Purpose: Study vocabulary using spaced repetition.
• Features:
  • Digital flashcards reviewed at optimal intervals.
  • Multiple decks, tags, and search options.
  • Statistics tracking.

8. Loom

• Purpose: Record and share short videos of yourself.
• Features:
  • Share videos via email, social media, or links.
  • Practice speaking under pressure.
  • Use for asynchronous conversations and feedback.

Conclusion

• Summary: Top 8 free tools for improving English.
• Extras: Online Resource Cheat Sheet at deliberateenglish.com.
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