Gamification and motivation
Many chat apps use gamification (fun features and rewards that make it feel like a game). For example, users win gems or badges after using the app for several consecutive days or after meeting a language goal. These features make the app fun to use, and when we’re having fun, we’re more motivated to keep learning.
24/7 availability
Whenever you feel like talking in English, even if it’s midnight, your chat robot will be there. You’ll get an instant answer to any question and can chat for hours on end.
No judgment or embarrassment
Robots don’t judge. They don’t roll their eyes or shake their head when you make a mistake. Also, if it’s just you and a robot talking together without half of the class listening in, there’s no need to feel embarrassed if you use the wrong participle or pronounce a word incorrectly. Without the judgment and embarrassment, you’re more likely to ease into the conversation and keep practicing.Personalized experience.
In a classroom, you usually have to wait for your turn to speak and be corrected. You have limited chances to practice talking one-on-one with a teacher and get feedback on your pronunciation or grammar. But with a chat robot, you get personalized, individual English practice whenever you want it.
How to Chat with Robots to Learn English
In this post, we’ll cover two basic types of robots you can practice English with. First are the chatbots created especially for language learners. They’re designed to teach you the language. Second are the authentic chatbots that native speakers use for a variety of tasks. These will help you practice using English in real-world situations.English-learning Chatbot Apps
These chatbots are developed with Artificial Intelligence (AI). They can assess your English level and help you to learn faster. After a few conversations with you, the bot will form an overview of your English abilities and adjust conversations to your level.
The more you practice and feed information into its memory, the better it’ll understand your strengths and weaknesses. Then it can provide customized lessons for you. It’s a great way to learn at your own level, pace and preferences.
Mondly
Mondly is a language learning solution with a web version and a mobile app. Their program comes with chatbots that you can communicate with in writing or by speaking into your phone/computer.
When you have a conversation with the chatbot, you’re offered a few possible responses—they’re like hints if you don’t know how to respond to something the robot says. You can also hear the examples spoken in a male or female voice, which will teach you the pronunciation. You can pick the one you like the most, or go off-script and give your own answer by saying it or typing it into the chat window.
When the chatbot fails to understand what you say, it’ll ask you to repeat. You can study either American or British English with Mondly.
Andy
Andy is a chat app designed specifically for English conversation practice. The robot is part tutor, part friend. You can have a casual discussion or play language games with Andy. There are also options to learn English grammar and expand your vocabulary.
English learners from beginner to advanced can find explanations for different grammatical rules. Once you pick a topic, Andy will give you a brief instruction and you can ask for further explanation. You also get tested at the end of each grammar lesson. If you make a mistake, Andy will tell you where you got it wrong. The app also corrects your errors when you’re chatting.
When you opt for learning more words, Andy will give you the definitions of the words that you don’t know. You’ll also get examples of the words used in real-life contexts.
If you just feel like having a chat, you can always do so. You can send Andy written messages and you can read or listen to the app’s responses.
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