‘Lifelong learning’ is the new motto of Dutch schools. With these 4 learning apps you can easily learn new skills, or sharpen current ones.
1. edX
Do you want to take classes from the best professors in the world, but don’t want to break the wallet? Then you should be at edX. This app offers dozens of courses from top universities like Harvard, MIT, and Berkeley. You can take courses in computer technology, management, mathematics and language learning.
You will be offered the material in video lessons, after which you have to do weekly homework. Each course is concluded with an exam, where your knowledge of the subject is tested. In principle, edX is free, but if you want to receive a certificate, you have to deposit an amount of around 50 euros. You can also add this diploma to LinkedIn.
2. Khan Academy
Another well-known ‘tap app’ is Khan Academy. The website has been online since 2006, but the low-threshold education platform has also had an app for a few years now. Characteristic of Khan Academy is the variety of courses. Whether you want to learn how to read musical notes, encode or find out how statistics work: it’s all possible.
Most importantly, Khan Academy is free for students and teachers. The app is dependent on sponsors and offers all teaching materials for free. The study app can also count on support from volunteers. For example, many teaching materials are quality checked by experts in the field. In addition, each topic is provided with a video, in which everything is explained visually.
3. Master class
Learning to cook from Gordon Ramsay, making films by Jodie Foster or learning to produce by Armin van Buuren or Hans Zimmer: who wouldn’t want that? With the relatively new app Masterclass it is possible. As the name suggests, you will be taught by the best in their field. Experts teach the tricks of the trade through videos, assignments and handy tricks.
The app will update you on seven fronts. In addition to cooking, filmmaking, producing music, sports, design & photography, you can also brush up on your political and social knowledge. Unfortunately, learning from the best is not cheap: a subscription to Masterclass costs more than 16 euros per month. You will receive a discount if you pay directly for a year in advance.
4. Duolingo
There are many apps that help you learn to speak new languages, but Duolingo remains one of the best. The low-threshold way of teaching is especially nice. Duolingo is cheerfully designed and tries to teach you words and sentence structures by means of small games. You can also learn to read, listen and speak another language.
In Duolingo you can learn more than 30 languages, including Chinese, Italian and Spanish. The free version offers enough value for most users, but when you’re on a roll, Duolingo Plus isn’t a bad buy. By purchasing this version, you will no longer be bothered by advertisements and you will get exclusive functions.
Study with your iPhone
The iPhone and iPad don’t have to be a nuisance while studying. There are a lot of apps available that help you learn. For example, those who type a lot of reports need a good cloud service for students and thanks to the best note-taking app for iOS you will never forget an important comment from a teacher.
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