9 iPhone Apps That Will Help You Learn Something New
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With a new year upon us, many of us are looking at our resolutions. For some, losing weight is the way to go. For others, starting a new and healthy habit is a solid choice.
Then there are some of us who are looking to learn something new. Whether you want to practice a second language or start coding on your own, there are a lot of things you can start learning all by yourself.
The best part is that you don't need to get off your couch to do it. There are countless apps right on your iPhone that can help you learn something new every single day — and you can start using some of them without spending any money.
It's never too late to learn something new. Whether you want to speak a new language, create your first app, or just learn about the world around you, these apps will help you invest in yourself just by putting in a small amount of time every day.
To help you get started, read on for the best 9 apps that will teach you something new this year.
Khan Academy
You've probably heard of Khan Academy before — and for a good reason. This app has everything you need to learn about many different topics, from math and economics to grammar, and politics.
And the best part about this is that it is completely free. Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization, and its mission is to provide free education across the world.
The app comes with many different topics to choose from, and they'll be tailored to your current learning level. So it doesn't matter if you're a teenager or you're starting university pretty soon; Khan Academy has something for everyone.
You can easily track your progress in the app and study whenever you want. You can even download classes so you don't use too much data while you're on the go.
Money Masters: Learn Finance
The name might be a bit on the nose, but Money Masters is a great way to start learning about money and finances.
What's great about the app is how simple it is to get started. Some of us don't understand all that fancy financial jargon, but Money Masters makes it easy to get started by giving you bite-sized lessons you can take anywhere you want.
These lessons are created by experts and will give you everything you need to know in just a few minutes. Plus, the app gives you real-world examples to make challenging topics easier to understand.
Money Masters features different types of classes for everyone. Whether you want to learn about personal finances, investing, or day trading, there are classes out there that will make you understand the basics of any topic. Overall, it is a fantastic way to start learning and improving your financial situation.
Quizlet: AI-powered Flashcards
Quizlet is a different type of app that's perfect for students. Instead of learning something new, you can study all the subjects you currently know.
The app helps you study and learn with flashcards. You can upload your notes, and then the app will help you study in a more interactive way. And if you're the type of student who doesn't like taking notes, Quizlet already comes with over 700 million sets of digital flashcards created by other students or teachers.
Besides flashcards, the app also features quizzes and Magic Notes, which lets you turn your notes into digestible outlines to make learning a topic even easier.
Plus, it makes learning more fun by gamifying the experience. You can earn achievements just by studying every day. Whether you're learning something new or studying for a test, Quizlet is an app you will want to have on your iPhone.
Codecademy Go
Do you want to learn programming? Then Codecademy Go is one of the best places to get started. The app is filled with courses, tests, and exercises you can take to become a great programmer in no time.
What makes Codecademy Go a great choice is that it has many options available. From web development to data science and SQL, there's something here for everyone.
The classes you can take are easy and perfect for people who don't know anything about programming. Moreover, there are also quizzes to practice what you just learned. Granted, you'll need a computer to actually practice, but Codecademy Go lets you write prompts in the app and still understand what it feels like to actually code.
The best part about the app is that you can get started without spending any money, so it's the perfect way to just figure out if you like programming or not.
Mimo: Learn Coding/Programming
Mimo is another awesome app that you need to download if you want to learn how to code. What makes Mimo great is its user interface; it's really responsive and even fun to use.
On the outside, Mimo feels and looks like Duolingo, which is great if you've already used that app. This means that you can hop from one class to another, take lessons, and practice what you learn with just a few taps. There's also a leaderboard for you to compete with other soon-to-be programmers such as yourself.
Unfortunately, Mimo doesn't teach as many languages as Codecademy Go. Still, you can argue it has some of the most important ones that will help you understand programming and get you started on a new career.
Rosetta Stone: Learn Languages
Rosetta Stone is one of the best apps to learn a new language on the App Store. With this app, you can dive into a brand new language in only ten minutes of your time.
Rosetta Stone offers 24 languages to choose from, including Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, and even Tagalog (Filipino). Every language offers tons of lessons that are each only 10 minutes long.
Plus, the app will let you know your exact level so you can skip the classes you don't need and jump straight to the lessons that will teach you something new.
Another cool feature that makes Rosetta Stone stand out is its extra features. Besides lessons, it also comes with phrasebooks, stories, and other forms of audio to help you understand the language at a different level, and if that's not enough for you, there are also videos by professionals that will teach you the correct way to pronounce certain words and phrases.
Duolingo - Language Lessons
Duolingo might not be as feature-packed as Rosetta Stone, but it's still a great language-learning app and one of the most popular in the world right now.
What makes Duolingo stand out — besides all the memes — is how easy it is to use. You can jump into the app and get started with just a few taps. The app is so easy even your older relatives will be able to learn a new language without much trouble.
Duolingo offers tons of interactive lessons to teach you how to speak, pronounce, and write the language you want. There are over 40 languages available, and you can access one or more at any given time. Plus, Duolingo will help you know your level in the language you want so you can skip the easier classes.
Udemy Online Video Courses
Udemy is one of the most popular apps to learn pretty much anything. What makes Udemy stand out is that the platform itself doesn't teach the courses, at least not regularly.
Instead, Udemy is a platform to let other people start and share their own courses. This makes it a great place to learn nearly anything you want. From cooking to digital marketing and even chess, you'll find everything on Udemy.
Granted, since pretty much anyone can make a course, you'll need to be picky with the options you have. Be sure to check the reviews and the comments other people leave in the course you're thinking of buying. However, once you find a course worth taking, you won't regret the investment.
TED
If you're looking for something a bit more entertaining that will still teach you something new every day, the TED app is perfect for you.
You've probably heard of TED Talks before. These are presentations given by world-class experts who have something new and interesting to share about the world.
You can find all these talks in the TED app. There are thousands of different videos for you to watch. You can choose science, tech, education, or personal growth; TED has everything you can think of and more. Plus, you can customize your app to get recommendations you'll actually like.
And when you do find something you like, you can download the episodes to your iPhone so you can listen to them on the go. Moreover, there are also interesting podcasts that will help you learn something new while still being entertained.
TED isn't a learning app per se, but you'll surely learn a lot of new things and still find a lot of value with just a few taps.