6 Must-Have Apps for Language Study Abroad

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Thanks to how far smartphones have come, there are now plenty of
handy apps that can make your life abroad just as comfortable as life back home.

Of course, you can get by without them, but the truth is that knowing about a few key apps can make your language study abroad life much more comfortable.

This time, we're introducing 6 recommended apps that are especially useful during language study abroad, along with their key features.

6 Handy Apps Recommended for Language Study Abroad

< 1. Google Maps >

If there's one must-have app for language study abroad students and travelers, it's Google Maps.

• Route search from your current location to your destination
• Estimated travel time by mode of transport (walking, train, bus, etc.)
• Transit directions and navigation

These features make it an essential app for not getting lost in an unfamiliar place.
It's also a huge help when looking for your school or nearby shops in your study abroad destination.

< Google Translate (Translation App) >

Not many people can chat with native speakers smoothly right from the start of their language study abroad.

Especially right after arriving, the other person may speak quickly, and you might not catch even words you already know.

That's where Google Translate comes in handy.
With text translation, voice input, and camera translation features, it supports smooth communication.

It's also useful for conversations with classmates from different countries and small everyday exchanges, so it's an app worth installing before you leave for peace of mind.

< Skyscanner >

Skyscanner is an app for comparing flight and hotel prices.

• Search for cheap flights
• Check last-minute discounts and sales
• Find the cheapest dates to travel

With these features,
it really comes in handy during language study abroad, when you'll often be traveling domestically or taking weekend trips.

< WhatsApp >

WhatsApp is
a messaging app used worldwide, originally from California, USA.

It's a bit like LINE in Japan, and it's especially widely used in English-speaking countries and Europe.

As a way to stay in touch with friends and classmates you meet locally, it also doubles as practice for communicating in English — a nice two-for-one.

< Food Delivery Apps >

Just like in Japan, food delivery services are very common overseas too.

A few well-known examples by country:

• UK: Deliveroo, Just Eat
• USA: Uber Eats
• Australia: DoorDash, and more

It's handy to research and download the delivery apps commonly used in your study abroad destination ahead of time. You can use them easily on days when you're tired or cooking feels like too much.

< Wise (Money Transfer App) >

Wise is an app for sending money overseas.

• Lower fees compared to bank transfers

• Simple app operation and easy procedures

It supports
transfers to over 50 countries, including Canada, the US, Europe, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

It's a reliable app you can count on even if you suddenly need to send money while staying abroad.

In Closing | Let Apps Be Your Ally for a Comfortable Study Abroad Life

This time, we introduced 6 recommended apps that are handy to have during your language study abroad.

Just installing them ahead of time can greatly reduce anxiety and hassle once you're there.

On Awork Academy's official website, we share a lot of practical information to help make your language study abroad life more comfortable.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us anytime.