A Comparison of 3 Well Known English Learning Sites!
There has been a recent splurge in the online English language learning courses. One can owe this popularity to the global recognition earned by English language in both professional as well as social life. It is but natural that you will find many business professionals and international students taking the services of online English learning programs to become a pro in the language. Why are people opting for online courses? Well, they are more flexible and cost effective. In addition, they also save you precious time and don’t hamper your routine life a bit. In the previous section we described the essential qualities that one should look for in an online English learning site. [www.studyinuk.co.in/2010/04/qualities-to-look-for-in-an-online-english-learning-site/]
Now we will compare three well known online English learning sites on the basis of all those qualities mentioned earlier. It will give you an idea about what to expect from an online English course available on net these days.
Learn English Network
The website has been in business since 1999 with a sound reputation in the market for its creditable online English learning courses and activities focusing on dictation, grammar, pronunciation, spelling and other basics of English.
Content on Website- Precise and to the point.
Interaction and Conversation with Students- Visual presentations with use of pictures and sound to make students understand English language.
English Native Speakers- An option for English Friendship that enables chats and social networking with native English students.
Audio/video support- Separate downloadable audio software for lessons. No video support.
Free trials- All the services are free
Focus on Grammar- Various sections devoted to the study of grammar
Games, Quizzes and Tests- Available on site
Besides, it also offers an English magazine, Britain updates and knowledge about its customs and traditions.
Interaction and Conversation with Students- Visual presentations with use of pictures and sound to make students understand English language.
English Native Speakers- An option for English Friendship that enables chats and social networking with native English students.
Audio/video support- Separate downloadable audio software for lessons. No video support.
Free trials- All the services are free
Focus on Grammar- Various sections devoted to the study of grammar
Games, Quizzes and Tests- Available on site
Besides, it also offers an English magazine, Britain updates and knowledge about its customs and traditions.
English for Today
This website works as an online English learning community with features like grammar, Basic English, IELTS, business English, writing courses etc.
Content on Website – Informative, well written content.
Interaction and Conversation with Students – Accomplished teachers with interactive and fun methods of teaching available.
English Native Speakers -.Presence of international student body more than native speakers
Audio/video support - Video conferencing, podcasts available for study
Free trials – Standard membership available for free. However to access tests, quizzes, learning programs and start your own teaching classes, you need to get a premium membership.
Focus on Grammar – Various sections devoted to the study of grammar
Games, Quizzes and Tests- Available in the site
Besides, it also offers downloadable software for English at quoted price.
Interaction and Conversation with Students – Accomplished teachers with interactive and fun methods of teaching available.
English Native Speakers -.Presence of international student body more than native speakers
Audio/video support - Video conferencing, podcasts available for study
Free trials – Standard membership available for free. However to access tests, quizzes, learning programs and start your own teaching classes, you need to get a premium membership.
Focus on Grammar – Various sections devoted to the study of grammar
Games, Quizzes and Tests- Available in the site
Besides, it also offers downloadable software for English at quoted price.
EFL.NET
Content on Website - Sharp and focussed, presented in an attractive manner
Interaction and Conversation with Students – Automated softwares and exercises available for students to use. No direct interaction available
English Native Speakers -.No interaction with fellow students available
Audio/video support - Audio conversations, lessons, books available with text support, you tube song videos with text
Free trials – All the services are free
Focus on Grammar – Various sections devoted to the study of grammar
Games, Quizzes and Tests – Available in the site
Besides, you can download language software for any specific language at quoted price.
Interaction and Conversation with Students – Automated softwares and exercises available for students to use. No direct interaction available
English Native Speakers -.No interaction with fellow students available
Audio/video support - Audio conversations, lessons, books available with text support, you tube song videos with text
Free trials – All the services are free
Focus on Grammar – Various sections devoted to the study of grammar
Games, Quizzes and Tests – Available in the site
Besides, you can download language software for any specific language at quoted price.
Each online English learning website comes with more or less the same features with focus on different English Language courses and study programmes. Choose one which is most suitable to you!
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