Learning English by Cambridge
Principal function(s): Autonomous learningGame appsIndividual workListeningReadingVocabularyGrammarStudentWebsite/other users supply
Learning English by Cambridge is a platform to support the learning of English. It offers a range of materials, including courses, exercises, quizzes, videos, and articles, designed to improve all language competencies. It includes several sections, such as "Activities for Learners", with up to 176 activities in different levels to learn English that can be filtered according to different parameters; "Exam Preparation" materials; and "Free Resources," which includes the “Games and Social Media” tab with applications that support language learning. Learning English by Cambridge does not require users to sign up for an account, but having one allows access to certain features, such as tracking their progress and receiving personalised recommendations. It was developed by Cambridge University Press.
Evaluation: Learning English by Cambridge is a useful and enriching array of activities, tools and sources of information for teaching and learning English. These can be used as complementary activities for the classroom or a method to support autonomous learning and exam preparation. Some tools are already quite popular, such as "Write and Improve", but many others also have much to offer. All in all, it is a valuable compilation of resources by a renowned institution.
Cost: Free.
Website: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/activities-for-learners/
Categories
Skills
- Listening
- Reading
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
Content
- Website/other users supply
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Modern, easy-to-navigate.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
Available in 30+ languages.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium. Learning English by Cambridge user data and cookies to be used for operating and improving the service. This data is shared with third parties, but only for the platform’s functioning. It also sends marketing information, although only under consent. Its privacy policy mentions security measures and users’ rights to correct, delete, limit, or stop using their personal information. LearningEnglish by Cambridge does not explicitly declare compliance with the GDPR but mentions EU Data Protection Authorities. See more here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Mainly not, although it depends on the activity.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Low. Users can choose from a wide array of activities, but these are not tailorable.
Technical requirements
Compatibility/ Operating System
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