Busuu: a Mobile Applications
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In the age of technological advancement, gadget has an important role in the various activities of a
person, no exception in learning. With a variety of applications offered by platform providers, both
android and iOS. Now one can learn something independently. Busuu is an application developed
to help a person in learning foreign languages independently, such as learning Arabic
independently. Learning paths used in this application have been using international standards,
ranging from beginner level (A1), basic level (A2), intermediate level (B1), and advanced (B2).
This application provides learning materials in the form of audio visual that can improve the four
skills of English language. Optimizing the usage of Busuu applications is very likely to prepare
someone to be able to communicate in English.
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