# bting English — Listening, Spoken & Dictation

> English learning platform with listening, speaking, dictation, and dictionary tools. (iPhone/iPad app by bting Education.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bting-english/id478655528 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [bting Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/790014810)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2011-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bting-english/id478655528/reviews.md

## What is bting English?

bting English, the most popular open English learning platform in China, realizes simultaneous playback of voice and text, allowing you to quickly improve English listening and speaking, and overcome difficulties in English learning!

Basic Textbook - New English 8000 focuses on the most frequently used expressions in modern America, collecting the most definite conversational expressions used by Americans today. It is subdivided into daily life, easy conversation, calling friends, love and marriage, casual conversation, expression of opinion, expression of emotion, traveling abroad, idiomatic expressions, etc.

Basic Textbook -Kids English 600, including 600 most commonly used spoken English sentences in kindergarten, suitable for children, parents of children and kindergarten teachers.

Extended teaching materials - covering elementary, intermediate and advanced English listening comprehension, such as situational dialogue, vocabulary, Essays, VOA Special English, etc.

[Software Features]
* Powerful playback tools, large text synchronized display. 
* Oral training, automatic evaluating user pronunciation. 15 minutes per day, You can speak fluent English
* Dictation, accurate writing, away from paradoxical
* Built-in Ais Dictionary, support 200,000 words, to look up word at any time.
* Support my errors and re-practice.

[Software Function]
1. Listening training
2. Oral English training
3. Words Dictation
4. Original words
5. Funny English
6. Built-in 200,000 word dictionary
7. Situational dialogue
8. Daily sentence


[120 topics] 
1.New day
2.Nutritious breakfast
3.go to work
4.go to school
5.supermarket shopping
6.grocery shopping
7.prepare dinner
8.go home
9.happy dinner
10.Physical exercise
11.check homework
...
36.single life
37.fall in love with.
38.to confess
39.Dating
40.complain
41.separate
42.Proposal
43.marry
44.divorce
45.solicit opinions
...
120.Proverbs, idioms

## Key features

- Simultaneous voice and text playback
- Automatic pronunciation evaluation
- Dictation exercises
- Built-in 200,000-word dictionary
- Situational dialogue practice
- Error tracking and re-practice

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bting English VIP plug-in | $45.99 | one-time |
| NoAd plugin | $4.99 | one-time |
| VOA Listening | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP plug-ins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond User plug-ins | $45.99 | one-time |
| Funny English Cards | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP services(1 month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP services (3 months) | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP services (6 months) | $8.99 | one-time |
| VIP services (1 year) | $12.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of bting English?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🎓 Effective for English learning and pronunciation
- 💰 Free with minimal ads
- 📚 Abundant free learning materials
- 🗣️ Excellent for oral English practice
- ⭐ High-quality standard pronunciation
- 🎯 Practical everyday sentences
- 📱 Useful for learning English anywhere
- 🔄 Good for beginners and all levels

**Cons**

- 🐛 Download compatibility issues with certain devices
- ⚙️ Limited customization options for speakers
- 🗑️ Cannot delete custom entries
- 📝 Poor English grammar in app updates
- 🔊 Cannot toggle female Chinese pronunciation
- ⏱️ Inconvenient interface for saving favorite sentences

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Download failures on iPhone 6 Plus
- Grammatical errors in update logs
- Difficulty selecting/toggling specific speakers

**Most requested features**

- Slow playback option before fast playback
- Ability to immediately add sentences to favorites
- More content updates and variety
- Academic vocabulary and diary-style content
- More Chinese speaking examples
- Better speaker selection interface
- Ability to delete custom entries

## Recent user reviews (10 of 124)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bting-english/id478655528/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good

*2018-04-26, version 9.0*

Very good

### 5/5 — 不错

*2017-08-09*

海量免费资料

### 5/5 — 值得分享

*2017-05-29, version 9.0*

熟听英文千百遍不会写也会念

### 5/5 — 好东西

*2017-04-08, version 8.1*

不要犹豫立即下载 真的很好

### 5/5 — Mr.

*2016-10-17, version 7.2*

It's my best friend ever.

### 5/5 — 很棒的英文学习APP

*2016-08-02*

对英文学习很有帮助，特别是口语，赞！

### 5/5 — Good

*2016-01-18, version 6.3*

实用，非常喜欢！

### 4/5 — 吐槽

*2015-07-23, version 6.2*

作为一个英语学习软件的开发人员，真的不用找人帮忙检查自己的句子吗？update log 居然写“modify bugs”我也是醉了。。。

### 4/5 — Good app

*2015-05-02, version 6.1*

I like it

### 1/5 — couldn't download

*2015-03-27*

Was able to use this app before. But couldn't download it on my 6plus.

## Frequently asked questions about bting English

### What does bting English do?

bting English is an open English learning platform designed to help users improve their listening and speaking abilities. It features simultaneous playback of audio and text, pronunciation evaluation, and dictation exercises to overcome common English learning challenges.

### What are the key features of bting English?

Key features include powerful playback tools with synchronized large text display, oral training with automatic pronunciation evaluation, accurate dictation exercises, and a built-in dictionary with 200,000 words. It also supports tracking and re-practicing personal errors.

### How much does bting English cost?

The application is available for free and offers in-app purchases. Specific costs for additional content or features are not detailed in the provided description.

### Who is bting English for?

This app is suitable for a wide range of learners, from children and their parents to adults seeking to enhance their English proficiency. It caters to various levels, offering materials for elementary, intermediate, and advanced learners.

### What kind of learning materials are available?

The app includes basic textbooks like 'New English 8000' and 'Kids English 600', as well as extended materials covering listening comprehension, vocabulary, essays, and VOA Special English. It also offers situational dialogues and daily sentences across 120 topics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 13.9 — 2024-10-15

1. Compatible with iPhone 16 series
2. Fix discovered bugs

### 13.8 — 2024-01-26

1. modify some bugs

### 13.7 — 2023-08-17

1. add some essay listening,such as Classic recitation, Reflection on Life, etc.
2. modify some bugs

### 13.6 — 2023-08-05

1. modify some bugs

### 13.5 — 2023-04-23

1. Modify app preview and screenshots
2. Optimize the application

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