Ok, so you\u2019re at uni \u2013 that\u2019s cool, but it can\u2019t all be about learning Marxist theory or burying your head in the set texts, right? Sometimes you\u2019ll want to broaden your horizons independently too. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve compiled a list of some of the best apps on the market that\u2019ll teach you more than what\u2019s on the ol\u2019 uni curriculum.<\/p>\n
DuoLingo<\/b><\/p>\n
Salut. Ciao. Guten tag. Fancy learning a new language? Then have DuoLingo<\/a> will steer you right. The best part about DuoLingo \u2013 which is available as an app on all mobile platforms, as well as on your desktop \u2013 is that it treats the whole process as a game. And one that makes learning fun!<\/p>\n Pocket First Aid and CPR<\/b><\/p>\n Developed by the American Heart Association, this app will give you the lowdown on, y\u2019know, saving someone\u2019s life (which makes you as cool as Superman). From the correct way to perform CPR, to other first aid know-how, the Pocket First Aid and CPR<\/a> app has it all. Available for iPhone and Android for \u00a31.49.<\/p>\n TED<\/b><\/p>\n Your mate Ted from Telford may think <\/i>he knows everything, but the TED app<\/a> has got even him beat. Science, health, pop culture \u2013 there\u2019s no topic speakers for TED don\u2019t have a handle on. Get the app for the latest news, the thoughts of innovative visionaries and general genius.<\/p>\n Dictionary.com<\/b><\/p>\n \u2026Sometimes, uh, the word\u2026 you know what I mean, that word, it\u2026 Just\u2026 Escape! That was it. The word escape just escapes you. Download the Dictionary.com<\/a> app, though, and you\u2019ll have all those beautiful words, and their synonyms, at your fingertips. Perfect for when the, uh\u2026 Yeah, that.<\/p>\n Coursera<\/b><\/p>\n Coursera, available on iPhone<\/a> and Android<\/a>, is essentially an online university, without the student fees. The classes cover a whole breadth of topics, and features videos and lessons from big-shot professors from Oxford, Harvard and Yale, so you can be sure you\u2019re getting the finest education without ever moving from the couch.<\/p>\n Getting a little learning under your belt is never a bad thing, even if you\u2019re already settled at university, or heading there in September. Here\u2019s another fact you might not know, here at CityBlock we specialise in awesome student accommodation in\u00a0 Lancaster<\/a>. For more info, simply contact us<\/a>\u00a001524 541 251 and our team will be delighted to assist with your enquiries. Ok, class dismissed!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ok, so you\u2019re at uni \u2013 that\u2019s cool, but it can\u2019t all be about learning Marxist theory or … <\/p>\n