What do teachers warn about language-learning apps?
Online platforms have made it easier than ever to practise a foreign language. A learner in a small town can chat with a native speaker on the other side of the world for the price of an internet connection. Apps award points for daily practice and send reminders when a learner has missed a day. Many users report that this keeps them motivated. Teachers, however, warn that points can distract from real progress. A learner may collect hundreds of days of practice and still struggle to hold a simple conversation. Most experts therefore suggest combining an app with speaking to real people, which is harder but far more rewarding.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Collecting points does not guarantee real speaking ability
- Step 1: Teachers say points can distract from progress, and a learner can still struggle to hold a conversation.
Answer
Collecting points does not guarantee real speaking ability.
Why not the others: None of the other three is supported by the passage.
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