Reading is an important part of language learning. We can detect the vocabulary and grammar abilities of English learners through reading, cultivate their senses of English language, and deepen their understandings of English readings. When students learn English at college, they need to memorize 4000-6000 words. In addition to memorizing words in daily life, reading is one of the important ways to improve students' vocabularies. However, most college students do not really understand the main purpose of an article. In view of the current status of English reading, foreign journal intensive reading apps have created convenient conditions for students to learn English anytime and anywhere, so that students can choose their own learning content and adopt multiple forms of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Learning methods are mainly divided into two types, learning through audio materials in the apps and self-reading. This article explores the two different methods hoping for a little contribution to their English learning.