2.A study by the Institute for Employment Studies found that older learners reported higher life enjoyment and greater confidence.The following apps will help you to learn something new.
1.Quizlet
Best for:Boosting your knowledge and brushing up your skills
Whether you're brushing up on a language,gardening knowledge and cooking techniques,or having a good command of your favourite literature classics,the online learning platform,Quizlet,gives you access to over 300 million different study sets on almost any subject you can imagine---for free.
2.Babbel
Best for:Learning a new language
As well as being a great skill to show off on holiday,learning a new language can have profound effects on the way you approach problem-solving and might even give you a leg-up in your career.
With classes designed to be 10-15 minutes long,Babbel encourages learning in short,yet achievable,bursts.So this summer,whether you' re on the beach soaking up some sun,or simply relaxing at home,why not give language learning a try?
3.Blinkist
Best for:Bite-sized book learning
Blinkist is the perfect app to assist you this summer,providing the key highlights from non-fiction books in both audio and text form.
Whether you want to start a new business,improve your management skills,or achieve a better work/life balance,micro-learning app Blinkist takes key ideas from non-fiction texts and summarize them into easy-to-consume 15-minute digests.
4.Remente
Best for:Improving mental wellbeing
Stress is something that most of us face on a daily basis --be it at work or at home---and continual worry and stress can be harmful to our health.
Whether the aim is to improve mental wellbeing,mindfulness,stress management or personal or professional relationships,Remente guides a user through every step in order to make their goals a reality.It does this through splitting your overall aim into daily goals,making large tasks manageable and keeping you on track.
(1)What do Quizlet and Babbel have in common?
A.They offer 10-15 minutes classes for users.
B.They offer free classes to users.
C.They help improve your problem-solving skills.
D.They are suitable for language learning.
(2)What can Blinkist do for you?
A.Provide some fantastic fictions.
B.Summarize key ideas into short digests.
C.Design 15-minute micro-classes.
D.Offer advice about management from new business.
(3)How could Remente help you if you feel great pressure in your work?
A.Be a guide for your life.
B.Keep track of your mental health.
C.Break down your goals into realistic ones.
D.Encourage you to establish great goals.