Lifelong learning is not a fad and it is now easier than ever to enhance or learn a new skill. We have reviewed some of our favourite learning apps that can help expand your mind or even add a new skill to your CV.
Duolingo
One of the best apps out there if you’re looking to improve or learn a new language. Duelingo comes with free or paid plans and the free plan gives you everything you need. It offers courses on 19 different languages from Spanish to Chinese and teaches you to read, talk, write, and listen.
Available in App Store and Google Play
Pricing: Free to $6.99 per month for ad free experience
Blinkist
The ultimate place for summaries of non-fiction books. It comes at a price, but if you don’t have time to read entire books, it’s the best place to get complete understanding of a wide variety of business, culture, and self-improvement books. They do have a free option where you get access to a random “daily pick” summary.
Available in App Store and Google Play
Pricing: $12.99 per month
Goodreads
If you’re an avid reader, Goodreads is great for sorting through reviews, rating books you’ve read, and organising to-be-read lists.
Available in App Store and Google Play
Pricing: Free
TED
If you want superficial insight on a wide range of topics or ideas, then TED Talks is a great way to start expanding your mind. All talks are easy to comprehend and topics vary from hard-core science to philosophy and art.
Available in App Store and Google Play
Pricing: Free
Udemy
Udemy offers learning on demand in topics such as business, marketing, design, photography, health and IT. It allows you to buy access to a course, which you can complete in your own time without the pressure of a subscription or monthly membership. Courses vary in price and you can often find coupons to get discounts – just Google Udemy coupons.
Available in App Store and Google Play
Pricing: Courses start at $12.99
