# Learn English by Conversation — Learning Listening & Speaking

> Learn English listening and speaking with BBC-based conversation lessons and quizzes. (iPhone/iPad app by Duong Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-by-conversation/id1035251420 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Duong Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035251419)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,146 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2015-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-by-conversation/id1035251420/reviews.md

## What is Learn English by Conversation?

• BBC Learning English
Learning English for BBC is free app to learn English and improve your English Listening, English Grammar, English Vocabulary from BBC Learning English.

• LEARN ENGLISH
- Learn English through simple English Conversations from BBC Learning English Program: 6 Minute English, English At Work, The English We Speak...
- Each lesson comes with audio, transcript and vocabulary list, which help you to improve your English Grammar and expand your English Vocabulary.
- You can test your English through fun English Quiz and Test.

• FEATURES
- 9 categories from BBC Learning English Program with audio, transcript, exercise and quiz.
- Auto scroll lyric for transcript.
- Support English Dictionary.
- Auto update new lessons.

## Key features

- English conversation lessons
- Audio, transcripts, and vocabulary lists
- English quizzes and tests
- Auto-scrolling lyrics
- Integrated English dictionary
- Automatic new lesson updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Learn English by Conversation?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Comprehensive content for English learners
- 👍 Valuable resource for teachers
- 🙏 Useful application
- 👍 Great app for learning English
- 👍 Ideal app for English learning
- 👍 Very helpful app
- 👍 Excellent app to learn English
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Best app for ESL learners
- 👍 Great for natural learning

**Cons**

- 🐛 Couldn't load new lessons
- 🐛 Dictionary is incomplete
- 🔍 No more updates, outdated content
- 🔍 Ads are annoying
- 🔍 Purchase not working

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Couldn't load new lessons
- App crashes on iPhone 4
- Login screen freezes

**Most requested features**

- Add test after every video
- Add Persian language to dictionary
- Add word definitions on click
- Add landscape mode and playback controls
- Add section for new content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-by-conversation/id1035251420/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best app for English learners

*2023-12-04, version 4.38*

The app's comprehensive content caters to diverse interests and effectively supports English language learners. Its expansive information and topics not only benefit students but also serve as a valuable resource for teachers to enhance their teaching materials. Kudos to the BBC for their dedication in providing this remarkable and freely accessible resource, fostering language learning worldwide.

### 5/5 — 🙏

*2023-08-14, version 4.38*

This is a useful application.  I am looking forward to new content.  Please continue to produce useful content as before

### 5/5 — Please update the APP

*2023-07-23, version 4.38*

Please update app content. It’s been a while !

### 5/5 — It's very useful !

*2023-04-27, version 4.38*

I installed a Year ago and i can says that i it's one of the most useful apps that I ever ever used 

Thank you so much 
God bless you and your team ♥️

### 5/5 — Good app

*2022-12-12, version 4.38*

I love this app, it is great for learning English

### 5/5 — good

*2022-02-17, version 4.38*

Like it

### 5/5 — App very good

*2022-02-10, version 4.38*

This is App Very good!
Thank you for your helping and supporting.

### 5/5 — Can’t load new lessons

*2021-07-26, version 4.38*

Suddenly it stoped loading new lessons and the pages are blanked when i pull down to refresh it says : couldn’t load

### 5/5 — Good

*2021-05-27, version 4.38*

I think it’s be better if you add a test after every video

### 3/5 — Unfortunately the dictionary is incomplete

*2021-05-05, version 4.38*

Unfortunately the dictionary is incomplete, and many words are not translated

## Frequently asked questions about Learn English by Conversation

### What is this app for?

This app is designed to help you learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. It utilizes content from BBC Learning English programs, offering structured lessons with audio, transcripts, and vocabulary to enhance your understanding and fluency.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include learning through simple English conversations from BBC programs like '6 Minute English', access to audio, transcripts, and vocabulary lists for each lesson, fun English quizzes and tests to gauge your progress, auto-scrolling lyrics for transcripts, and an integrated English dictionary.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, which may provide access to additional content or features beyond the free offerings.

### What kind of content does the app use?

The app uses content derived from BBC Learning English programs, such as '6 Minute English', 'English At Work', and 'The English We Speak'. These programs are structured into lessons that include audio, transcripts, and vocabulary lists.

### How does this app help with English grammar and vocabulary?

Each lesson provides a vocabulary list to help you expand your word knowledge. The transcripts and conversational nature of the lessons also offer context for understanding and practicing English grammar in a natural way.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.38 — 2020-07-21

- Fix crash for iOS 9 & iOS 10
- Fix Vocabulary Quiz
- Fix Vocabulary Flash Card

### 4.36 — 2020-07-15

- fix bugs
- fix UI

### 4.32 — 2018-07-24

- Update

### 4.30 — 2018-02-03

- Update Latest Lessons
- Fix Bugs

### 4.28 — 2017-10-13

• Update new UI:
- Easy to change speed audio
- Easy to jump to specific sentence
- Can turn off auto play next in setting
• New Features:
- Vocabulary FlashCards Game
- English At University
• Best Experience by Upgrading to Pro Version
• Can Share app to learn with your friend

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