That's it, the holidays are slowly coming to an end and we will soon have to go back to school for the youngest, or to work for the less young. It's not the most pleasant time of year. But since it's the same thing every year, it's better to make up your mind! To help you get off on the right foot, we offer you for thisSunday iPhone applications folderand next week's, a selection of around thirty applications to put in the iPhone to get this school year off to a flying start.
So, keep smiling and discover the first part of our special back-to-school file, with tools for children, but also for parents!
The majority of apps mentioned here are free apps. When it comes to premium apps, we mark it as such.
Mathematics
Magic equation solving
The ultimate happiness would be an app that solves any type of equation simply by showing the calculation to your iPhone... It exists! It’s “Photomath”. all you have to do is launch the application, which then films the page, pointing the camera towards the calculation, it is spotted, the optical character reading is immediately launched and the result displayed. By sliding your finger across the screen, the different stages of the calculation are detailed.
Multiplication tables
If I ask you what caused you the most difficulty during your schooling, there is no doubt that the multiplication tables have not left only good memories for the majority of you. What would you say about offering young people the opportunity to learn them while having fun thanks to this application? Rated 4.3 stars and free, it may be worth a detour for students struggling with the subject!
Montessori pedagogy
By advocating autonomy and knowing how to live together, Montessori pedagogy aims to allow the child to develop at their own pace. Even if supervised, the child works alone and must learn to solve the problem on his own. This very empirical method therefore allows quality learning and also promotes the motivation of the child who is the master of his choices. Here are several applications using Montessori ideas:
LANGUAGES
English/French Dictionary
As its name suggests, it is a French English – French English dictionary. Very complete with its many definitions, this application puts in your pocket a real library of definitions, but also of conjugations.
iTranslate
Alternatively, there is the free iTranslate app. This is a superbly presented application which has the merit of integrating a large number of translation dictionaries for different languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.). 90 languages in total are available and downloadable for offline translation). It's quick and effective as long as the original sentence is simple, then of course it's automatic translation and it becomes risky. Please note, the offline access and conjugation features are only offered with the Pro version.
In the same genre, there is the Voice Translator app:
English irregular verbs
Anyone who sets out to learn English has one day found themselves faced with the list of irregular verbs. This application aims to help you learn them. With its pretty design and the possibility of listening to the correct pronunciation, the app is an ideal tool for ingesting these famous irregular verbs.
Duolingo
With Duolinguo, you're guaranteed to learn foreign languages while having fun and the best thing is that you'll want more. Whether you want to learn English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese or German, this is the ideal app. How about finally being able to answer yes to the famous question 'Do you speak English?'
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Dictionaries
Antidote
To all honor, we must start with the reference of language applications, namely Antidote. On the program are definitions (134,000 words) of course, but also synonyms and conjugation tables. We will not forget the search engines to find rhymes, analogies, anagrams. Guides are also integrated, on spelling, style or grammar. More expensive than the other dictionaries below, but a good investment usable on iPhone and iPad.
Larousse
We no longer present it, it is the Larousse dictionary for iPhone. 90,000 words, synonyms, etymology and also tips for avoiding the pitfalls of the French language, this is what Larousse offers in its iPhone version. Positive point, the dictionary also includes many verbs conjugated in all tenses. A sort of two-in-one app.
And for those who prefer the illustrated version:
Practical tools
A general shopping list app, but one that will do the job of taking care of school supplies, it's Shoppylist and the name doesn't say it, but it's French! On the program: check list, widgets, management of different lists, etc.
Without forgetting a great classic:Bring.
And that's all? No ! See you next week, same day, same time, for the rest of this file of essential applications for back to school with practical tools to take with you to school or the office!
And finally, let us remember that this type of file cannot be exhaustive. You will inevitably have other applications to recommend because you appreciate them and use them on a daily basis. Do not hesitate to do so via the comments by indicating their strengths and your preferences!
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