App Brief Description Implement in a real classroom Strengths Weaknesses User Reviews

A language learning app that adapts authentic video and audio content to learner's specific goals,
Voxy would provide a basis for interesting topical in-class discussions. Voxy’s platform has "enjoy the personalized lessons, and learning from new content that is posted
Voxy including TOEFL preparation.The app also features a summary of skill progress to track time Voxy’s content is varied and provides a basis for topical discussion primarily geared for adult learners, and is not free
multilingual features (such as Spanish), making it accessible as an independent study tool. daily"
spent on different skills throughout the course of a month.

LearnEnglish Grammar has four levels to help learners improve accuracy with English grammar. free, and has several versions with support in other languages
Learn English Grammar This app could be used for targeting grammar usage errors in writing. The content within the app may recur, and there are ads. "A well structured app for improving mastery of grammar at any level"
The app includes tests, as well as over one thousand practice questions. including Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.

Conversation English is an app that targets speaking, listening, and reading. Learners select a This app would be best for learners to practice fluency independently, and to showcase their The app’s audio recording feature encourages self motivation among Because learners follow a dialogue with this app, it is not
Conversation English "Enjoy learning with this app for practical English conversation"
topic, and learn through a dialogue. progress learners as they review their own pronunciation, and intonation. open-ended

The English Grammar in Use app allows intermediate learners to improve their use of English The app includes an automatic marking feature that allows learners to Purchase is required to access all features of this app, and
English Grammar in Use Tests This app would be useful as a review from the original textbook as an application check. "The app is answering all the questions they have about grammar and its use"
grammar. The platform is organized in six sections that includes glossaries and a study guide. self-correct mistakes. there is no specific version for American English

“One of the best ways to improve the comprehension skills of young students.
This app has four readings (since it is the LITE version) assigned for each grade level between the While reading the passage, students can complete ten comprehension questions while This app will allow ELLs to choose different stories based on their This version limits students to only the free "first" stories
Reading Comprehension (Lite) Children enjoy using their favorite electronic devices to learn!”
first and the fifth. Each story is short for ELLs to read and not be overwhelmed. demonstrating their understandings of the story contents. readiness. on their grade level

3rd Grade Reading Challenge
Readin app which includes 10 readings along with comprehension questions. Once a student This app could be a great tool to use for ELLs learning reading literacy skills because not
This app is very colorful and included lots of pictures which makes “I lovveeeeeee this game it's so inspiring for school I am a year 3 student and I'm 7
completes the set of 10 questions, they will receive the total score which will be also shown on the only the stories deal with a diverse topic but also they are something ELLs may be interested Some reviews mention that the app lacks instructions
the app more appealing to ELLs. and a half I Loved it it's awesome it's so inspiring for me and my little SISTER!”
main page. in.

"I’ll give Lingokids 5 star! The app is very useful, well designed and structured.
This app is designed to be a fun way for young children to learn English and develop their literacy Because the app offers adaptive lesson material, this is a self-guided activity students can use To access the full version there is a fee, but most users say
Lingokids The app is good at holding student’s attention and is well designed. My kids also practice lingokids online classes with teacher and they love it so
skills using interactive reading games and activities. both in and out of the classroom to advance their literacy goals it is worth it
much! Lingokids is definitely my favorite educational app!"

While the application is designed to make the language learning

process fun, easy, and addictive, it does not use games to facilitate
Users describe the app as incredible but the free version is very limited and the
Memrise This application is aimed at English beginners who speak another language This could be used as morning work or a way to engage ELLs during Language Arts lessons. learning. Instead, it teaches practical vocabulary, straightforward This app is not designed to teach for language fluency
premium version is extremely important
grammar, and useful phrases for conversational English to use in the
real world through students reading and listening focused activities.

IELTS Master Vocabulary This app is powered by Magoosh and allows students to study new
The IELTS is a high-stakes English test used for studies, immigration or work according to the From looking at the app it is not exactly eye catching. It is
Guide (Vocabulary Flashcards- Educators could use this for older ELLs to help with vocabulary development. words by using flashcards and taking practice tests. The flashcards are Users say the flashcards are all free as well.
IELTS website. set up to be more functional.
IELTS) all free as well.

This website would be amazing to use with ELL’s which create a study package. This app
This app is great for all ages and learning more languages besides English. It has different It is relatively easy to use and breaks information into manageable chucks. Top-
Busuu has a free version but the full package requires a fee Free full package has a fee.
categories of the language. The language studies include grammar and mechanics. notch content.

This app for all ages but elementary schoolers would need monitoring. This app comes with a This app uses digital language immersion to teach a new language. It creates a virtual Lingua.ly is not a perfect app, but overall I think it is an easy way to practice
Lingual.ly Good for all ages, elementary students need to be monitored.
dictionary and teaches a new language by primarily playing games. environment to simulate a language rich learning environment. vocabulary in context. Adding the element of gamification makes it a fun
alternative to traditional flashcards
These stories come to life through sound effects, music, images and personal touches you can
This app is a collection of children’s stories where the reader can interact and be involved in the communication may be an issue for non-English speaking
Little Stories customize. The kid friendly design features lots of colorful images and easy to follow Students can interact in the story writing, Promotes ownership of learning
story. The app also allows the reader to create their own audiobook. students.
directions with visual aids.

Lots of images support the students’ understanding of words and

This app could be used in conjunction with the project to create an audiobook. This app is a kid This app could also be used when ELLs are creating their audiobook dictionary or their own helps to build their vocabulary. The translation feature does not included all languages,
Kinder Dictionary A kid friendly dictionary with kid friendly definitions.
friendly dictionary with kid friendly definitions. personal dictionaries. Helps to build vocabulary and reading skills. other than English.

Cambridge Advanced Learners’ This is a great student resource for daily students’ work and supports the taking of state-wide Can be used on an as needed basis, but this dictionary is certainly more affordable than its
Suitable for learners at CEF levels B2-C2 Expensive in its print version. Definitely worth the price.
Dictionary assessments. print version.

Each lesson includes a short clip which can be engaging for students.
An interactive app that features movies, activities, andgames that buils on vocabulary and Teachers can allow ELLs students to use this app during individual work time or free time to Some contents may not be kids friendly. Therefore, Parents review says "best video collection as chosen by both parents and kids in
BrainPop ELL Also, by taking a quick placement test, students will be matched up
grammar concepts. develop their language skills. monitoring is required. our family"
with the correct lesson based on their readiness levels.

Some users complained that the app was not working

hoopla is the leading all-in-one digital library app, with over 800,000 titles—from best-selling Teachers can utilize this app during in-class guided reading led by the teacher or during the Great resource for ELLs to use at home to develop their language and
Hoopla smoothly and would often freeze. A preview is not "It's like having a library 24/7"
novels and blockbuster movies to niche, hard-to find content, hoopla has something for everyone independent study time since some books have a guided reading feature availalbe. reading skills. Can be paired with users' public library card
avilable.

OverDrive is a free service offered by your library or school that lets you borrow digital content Teachers can utilize this app during in-class guided reading led by the teacher or during the Great resource for ELLs to use at home to develop their language and
Overdrive It may difficult for younger users to navigate the app "best app ever for listening to audio books"
(like ebooks and audiobooks) anytime, anywhere. independent study time since some books have a guided reading feature availalbe. reading skills. Can be paired with users' public library card

Beelinguspp is an excellent language learning app available in 10 languages. It would specifically Access to ELLs' L1 and included diverse topics. The app also has
This app can serve as an independent practice tool for low literacy level ELs or emergent EL a wonderful tool for ELs who seek for the best utilization of their L1 literacy to
Beelinguapp effective that ELs and teachers utilize the optimal use of L1 to learn L2 and focus on reading flashcard and simple sentences I/II for ELLs to practice their language Some users said some recorded audio is hard to hear.
readers to engage “Guided Reading” with the help of audio support. (Minhye) improve their English through integrated skill practices. (Minhye)
authentic texts in various genre (Minhye) skills.

Teachers can use this app to get ideas for their lesson since the app provides great class This app has very structured lesson which includes daily lesson,
BBC Learning English has a wide range of topics and lessons, that can help users to learn many This app is not avilable for iPad (which makes teachers to "Great and useful app for learning English. Listening becomes so much easier with
BBS learning English activities (both group and invidual levels). Also, teachers can use this app for ELLs to do everyday English, business English, learn with the news, grammar,
aspects of English grammar and pronunciation. use the app in their classrooms) this app"
daily lessons to develop their language skills. pronunciation, and more.

ELSA is the ultimate English speaking practice app for English learners. ELSA, your English
ELSA
Language Speech Assistant, coaches you to speak English like an American.
Teachers can use this app to help ELLs with their intonation, common mispronunciation, and
individualized lesson based on pre-assessment, avaiable of the have to pay $25.99/month after a week of trial to continue
how to move your mouth. ELLs can also use this app during independent study time to self- Despite the few glitches, it is a great app to practice speaking skills.
pronunciation coach/teacher, and divers topics. using the service
correct and self-monitor their performances.

HOMER Reading is the fun, interactive way to spark your child’s passion for reading. Help
Homer Reading: Learning to children build critical skills with a personalized learn-to-read plan. This app is for over four-year-
Read old children and focuses on developing children’s early literacy skills such as the alphabet,
phonics, and sight words (DI).
Rivet is an app that is aimed at assisting children, or possibly even nonliterate or semi-literate
Rivet adolescents, in learning how to read. Rivet gives students free access to thousands of books, of
varying difficulties.
This app can be used as an anchor activity. If students finish their tasks early, they can use
this app for the rest of the class time.
Teachers can use this app to support ELLs practice their speaking skills. Students can turn on Students can set their reading level to what they’re comfortable with,
the microphone setting and read the story into their phone.
offer personalize lesson leran-to-read plan based on students interests
and readiness. Have a lot of interesting and engaging stories.
and then choose books that interest them.
Have to pay $8 / month after the free trial.
Some users said that this app doesn't work properly on
some of their devices (tablet, pixel).
My son looks forward to using the Homer app and finds it very engaging. He loves
his “monkey teacher” and the stories and games! He gets excited when he levels up
and can see his progress.
My son has been reading an hour straight on this app so far, and he loves it! He
told me he could read all day on it! That's exactly what he needed to build his
confidence and enjoy reading.

Teachers can use this for ELLs to create books in their L1. Then, they can use the book for
Book Creator is a great app to help ELLs work on their literacy and technology skills. The app is Some users said that they had issues with using different
cultural lessons. Additionally, students can also use the app to read about their This interactive app has many supports for diverse learners and is Very easy to use with young students, but enough options to extend for use with
Book Creator for iPad available in several languages for creating directly on ipad all kinds of books, including children's functions in the app. Also, this app is only for Appl
peers`experiences during field trips or edit their own stories. The students can also use the very user friendly. older students. Great app.
picture books, photo books, comic books, math journals, digital portfolios, STEM notebooks. devices
app as their digital Math Journal and as a digital STEM notebook.
If you create too many vocabulary cards, you may
Cram is a free flashcard app that can be used by ELLs and teachers as a support for learning a new Teachers can create vocaublary sets by using the app and have students to use it to learn A great app for motivated readers to study and memorize vocabulary
Cram expeirence some glitches. Also, some features that were "The app is very easy to use and a great study tool."
language, practice reading, decoding, and memorizing difficult concepts and subjects. review the key terms. words for both ELLs and non-ELLs.
advertised for the upgrade version is not accurate.

Teachers may use it in class to teach their ELLs about Colors, Animals, Numbers, Human
The Fun English app helps ELLs learn English using games and activities. It is a great English body, Fruits, Food, clothes, etc., and over 80 learning games divided into these 12 lessons.
Fun English
learning app for students aged 3 - 10 years. They may also use it to introduce new vocabulary, practice speaking, learn language
structures, grammar and develop skills.
help students make connections between words and grammar, build
confidence, motivate, engage, and focus better
"My students all love it! It's so easy to use and the characters always make my
This app is available only on the App Store for iPhone,
students laugh. They've all made their parents download the app. Now they play at
iPad, and Apple TV.
home, too! "
 Epic! is a digital library for kids 12 and under, offering access to over 35,000 high-quality books Need a control option for aga range limit. Also, some
Epic! for kids, learning videos, reading quizzes and more. It's an unlimited reading library ELL students Teachers can use this app to hlep ELLs improve reading and literacy skills. contents are available for K-7 grades parents sais that they would like to have more parental Great selection of books with fantastic visual arts
can take anywhere. control.

"This app is better than the others because it has reading levels that tailor to child’s
Kids A-Z app provides mobile access to more than 2,000 leveled eBooks and corresponding The app is correlated with common core state standards, it will be a good resource to use in Provide detailed students' progress and a huge virtual library After the free trial, you need to pay $116. Also some said reading level, it has an audio book option, key word definitions at the end of book,
Raz-kids A-Z
eQuizzes as well as a wealth of other resources. any subjects related classes resources. that the app can be hackered easily. questions at the end of each book to check on comprehension, and a reward system
that motivated my son to read."

SpeakingPal: Learn English, A mobile application that incorporates short interactions in which the learner is required to speak Teachers can recommend this app to ELLs who may not have access to practice their English Must pay for a full access. many users shared their "Helpful application if you have no one to speak with you in English. However, it
It has good voice recognition and free lessons are available.
speak English with a virtual character. speaking skills outside of the school. negative expreirence with the app due to frequent glitches still need a lot of improvement."