Comparative Analysis of English Vocabulary Learning Apps——taking “Bubeidanci” and “Shaguayingyu” as example

Abstract

English is a main bridge of international communication, and there is an increasing need for people to learn English. The popularity of electronic devices expands ways of English learning, leading great popularity of mobile learning tools. The research plans to deeply analyze two vocabulary learning apps— “Bubeidanci” (Effortless Vocab) and “Shaguayingyu” (Easy English) popular on the market so as to explore their performance in these four aspects—the abundance of resources, the mechanism of learning and reviewing, convenience of operation, and the fun of learning. The research aims at offering scientific suggestions for English learners, that is, to help them choose suitable learning tools based on their learning habits and needs.