English News Typing: Practice Typing with the Latest News

English News Typing: A Typing Practice App with the Latest News

English News Typing is a new style of English learning app that helps you improve your typing skills, reading, and listening at the same time. By practicing with the latest science news updated daily, you can enjoy learning English effectively. Make the most of your commuting or spare time and start learning English for free!

Key Features: Combine English Learning and Typing Practice

• Practice typing with real English news:
  Type news articles delivered in real-time to develop practical English typing skills.
• Daily updated articles:
  Choose from 9 categories—Earth science, environment, nanotechnology, physics, astronomy & space, technology, biology, chemistry, and other sciences—to keep your learning engaging.
• Audio playback for listening practice:
  Listen to articles read aloud to strengthen both reading and listening skills.
• Typing speed tracking with graphs:
  View your typing performance in graphs and track your progress visually. Compete with others in daily, monthly, and all-time rankings.
• Full article view:
  Tap to read the entire news article for deeper understanding.
• Player name registration/editing:
  Register or change your display name for rankings. If not set, you can play as a guest.
• Ad-free option (in-app purchase):
  Remove ads with a subscription.

Benefits of This App

• Boost typing efficiency:
  Keep practicing without getting bored by using real news articles as material.
• Improve natural English skills:
  Expose yourself to real English through science news and naturally build reading and listening ability.
• Prepare for exams like TOEIC and Eiken:
  Practice long reading and listening skills, useful for test preparation.
• Learn the latest in science & technology in English:
  Deepen both your subject knowledge and English skills.
• Make the most of spare time:
  Practice conveniently during commutes or breaks.

Recommended For

• Anyone who wants to improve English typing skills efficiently
• Learners who want to enhance English naturally through news
• Students preparing for TOEIC, Eiken, or other English tests
• Science and technology enthusiasts who want to read the latest news in English
• People looking for a free English learning app
• Busy people who want to study in short breaks or commutes

User Reviews

“Great for practicing English typing. It would be even better with Japanese translations.”
-- From App Store Review

“I realized how hard it is to type long sentences I never use. This app made me aware of my weaknesses and gave me great practice.”
-- From App Store Review

“Thank you for using the app. We’ve made improvements and bug fixes.”
-- From Google Play Review

FAQ

Q. When I use an external keyboard, text is automatically converted into kanji.

A. On iOS, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard > Live Conversion and turn it off. (This menu only appears if an external keyboard is connected.)

Q. Can I remove ads?

A. Yes, you can remove ads through in-app purchase.

How to Use

1. Launch the app and tap "Start" on the home screen.
2. Select your preferred category from 9 genres of news.
3. Type the displayed English sentences to begin practicing.
4. From the settings screen, you can register a player name, turn sound effects on/off, and switch time display options.

Notes / Disclaimer

This app uses the phys's API (https://phys.org/feeds/).