Search for a language learning application designed for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
(1) Provide a link to the application's website.
“EnglishPod”
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tidahouse.englishpod&hl=ko
(2) Write a brief review of this application that includes information about the app's functions, which devices it is compatible with.
"EnglishPod" is an application that can be downloaded on the smartphones. In this application, there are a lot of news channels to choose - BBC(The English We Speak), BBC 6 Minute English, VOA Special English 15 Minute, and VOA Special English 5 Minute Features, etc. Users can download what they want to listen to. After downloading as an MP3 file, users can listen to it several times and they even can change the speed of MP3 file according to the listeners' level. This application also provides the script so that listeners can see it while or after listening.
(3) How can it assist or enhance the language learning process?
Language learners can improve their listening and reading skills using "EnglishPod". They can select news channels according to their preference and can listen to the it until they can fully understand. And for their comprehension check, they can see the script. Through this procedure, language learners can enhance their listening ability and additionally upgrade reading ability. If they use this application regularly, then they can acquire the authentic language use and later they will naturally produce these utterances in a real situation.
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