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Bubeidanci (不背单词) is a word recitation for English learners in China. It is probably the best English vocabulary memorization mobile application that I have used. Firstly, it is a free app. You can use it without spending any money and it provides nearly 50 vocabulary books covering English words from elementary school to university level, even including vocabulary required for study abroad exams such as IELTS and TOEFL. The most attractive feature of this software is its simple and clear interface. After trying many vocabulary memorization apps, I believe that the layout design of a software is very important. A clear and concise interface can highlight the parts that need to be remembered, giving visual stimulation and making the memorization more solid. Compared with other vocabulary learning apps, the method of this app to learn words is very simple. First, it uses flashcards to confirm whether or not you know a word. If you don't know it, the app will take you to a detailed ex...

As a text-based AI, Chat-GPT is expected to have a significant impact on various industries. Based on my personal experience, I believe Chat-GPT can be very helpful in assisting language teaching and learning, but at the same time, I also have some concerns about it. 1. How should language teachers use Chat-GPT？ Chat-GPT can be used as an efficient search engine. Language teachers can ask it for suggestions and ideas. To start with the test, I asked for suggestions on teaching activities with just one sentence. It can be seen that 7 activities are provided, but the explanation for each is short and vague. Afterwards, I created a new conversation and expanded the context of the question, using about 100 words to describe my students and class. The answers were more detailed in the explanations for each activity. It even described the process of the activity. The provided activities are generally reasonable and of a relatively good quality compared to some web blogs. To some extent, teac...