Download These Learning Apps Today!
Babbel™ (Free for iOS, Android, Windows Phone. Upgrade subscription starting at $11.99 per month) is an award-winning app that offers an interactive way to learn a language. The lessons are broken into short classes you can watch during your lunch break, while you’re in line at the store or anywhere time allows. Since your lessons are saved in the cloud, you can sync across multiple devices.
Lumosity™ (For Web, iOS and Android. Upgrade subscription starting at $11.99 per
month) helps you challenge your brain with scientific games tailored specifically to
you. The program allows you to test your performance to gauge how well your
cognitive skills are improving. Those with a competitive streak can compare their
results with other members.
Rosetta Stone® Fit Brains Trainer (Subscription prices vary. Available for iOS and Android) features fun, stimulating games to challenge six major areas of your brain: focus, memory, speed, logic, visual and language. The format resembles a video game, which may help you stay focused. The games become increasingly difficult the more you play them. Although an account is free, you’ll have to subscribe to access the more challenging games.
Enhance Your Learning – Udemy, Coursera and EdX are online learning programs offering apps to help their students access courses from anywhere using smartphones and tablets. TED, also has an app to make it easier to access your favorite inspiring and educational talks.