Platform comparison
Most English learning apps teach you how to chat. JSE teaches you how to get hired — and thrive once you’re there.
Find your English level — it’s freeWhy JSE
Other platforms teach general English. JSE focuses on the exact vocabulary and phrases you need to find work, succeed at interviews, and grow in your career.
Eight content areas — Hotel, Retail, Health, Technical, Business, and more — so you learn the exact words used in your industry.
A placement test finds your starting point. Then you move through Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced at your own pace.
Research shows 1,000–3,000 words covers 95% of everyday English. JSE’s quizzes are built around the most useful words for work.
One low fee unlocks all quizzes across all content areas and levels — no per-session charges, no surprise costs.
No scheduling, no waiting for a tutor. Practise on your phone, tablet, or computer whenever you have a spare moment.
Your quiz results are saved so you can see how much you’ve improved and know exactly what to study next.
Feature comparison
See how Job Search English stacks up against the most popular English learning options available today.
| Feature | JSE | Duolingo / Babbel | Quizlet | Preply / italki | ESOL Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focused on job-search English | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | Partial | Partial |
| Industry-specific content areas | ✔ 8 areas | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | Limited |
| Structured levels (Elementary → Advanced) | ✔ 3 levels | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Placement test to find your level | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | Some | ✘ |
| Quiz-based vocabulary practice | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Progress tracking & quiz history | ✔ | ✔ | Limited | ✔ | ✘ |
| No need to book or schedule | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Affordable flat membership fee | ✔ | ✔ | Mid-price | ✘ Per session | ✔ Free |
| Hotel & hospitality English | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | Limited |
| Health & care worker English | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | Limited |
| Retail & customer service English | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | Limited |
| Free quizzes to try before joining | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Trial lesson | ✔ |
* Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026. Features may vary by plan or region.
“This is really a great website. The vocabulary and phrases that I have been learning and tested on are so useful for me. I go back time and time again to do new quizzes.”— Lee David, Korea
Take the free placement test and start learning the English that gets you hired.