Social distancing has seen screen times soar across the globe, but that doesn’t mean your time has to be unproductive. We’ve put together some of the best apps you can download to your phone for the remaining weeks ahead.
Down Dog
Many have turned to yoga, known for its mental health benefits and restorative properties. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Down Dog have made their service predominantly free until 1st July for students, teachers and healthcare workers. If you have always wanted to perfect an eagle pose or a downward facing dog, now is time to improve your mental health and mind and body.
Zoom
Similar to Houseparty and ideal for more formal settings, Zoom gives you and your friends a place another place to hangout, whilst there’s still the issue of talking over each other, it is the new way of communication even if it is just for a regular wine o clock catch up with your friends.
TikTok
The new social media platform taking the world by storm. Full of hilarious video content, TikTok has seen a huge surge in its users since the world has gone into self-isolation. Lift your mood with videos, uplifting dance videos and of course, cute animal clips!
Duolingo
Looking to use your time to learn a new skill? Duolingo is the leading language learning app globally, with a whole heap of languages to learn. From Spanish to High Valyrian (as heard in Game of Thrones), there’s plenty to pick from. Duolingo rewards streaks, so make sure to check in for your daily dose of language learning every day.
Say Something In Welsh
With the Welsh language growing, now’s the time to do your bit. Learn some Welsh with Say Something In Welsh, a basic and easy-to-follow audio app which quite literally – speaks to you in Welsh. Progress through the lessons and come out the other side feeling confident to speak in Cymraeg.
https://www.saysomethingin.com/welsh/course1
Calm
The self-proclaimed ‘#1 app for sleep and meditation’ has never been more valuable as it is now, with millions using its service to better their mental health in these unprecedented times. Calm has a seven-day free trial which lets you explore its whole catalogue of features to figure whether it’s benefiting you.
words STUART FAGG
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