Look at the pictures. What are the students doing? What do you think you are going to read about?

Match each of the words or phrases with its meaning.

Quickly read the text. Choose the best title for it.

In the age of technology, you can take advantage of new applications which are very useful for learning English.
One way is to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.
Many devices offer apps which use voice recognition technology. This technology allows the use of speaking electronic dictionaries. You can see words on the screen and hear them spoken. Other devices may have word lists, exercises, tests and games.
There is also software that can help improve your pronunciation. You can choose to practise with different native English speakers. Some English learning software offers a choice of accents and genders of the speakers. This software can be used with different kinds of media players.
Many electronic mobile devices can work as recorders or cameras. They can be used to record real-life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet. This is also an excellent way to learn English because these recordings can be used again and again.
New technology opens new ways to learn. Choose a device that suits your learning style. This will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.

Read the text again. Answer the following questions.

1. How convenient are digital lessons?

2. What can you do with speaking electronic dictionaries?

3. How can software help improve your pronunciation?

4. How can English learners use mobile devices as recorders or cameras?

5. Why do you need to choose a device that suits your learning style?

How can school students use personal electronic devices to learn English?