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Language tools/learning programs

  • 19-09-2016 11:59AM
    #1
    celica00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 880 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    i am wondering how everybody is learning their languages or what programs/apps/etc everybody is using to keep practicing?

    For example: i know there is AnkiApp with flash cards (especially for Japanese etc)

    Or i came across a online program/course called Babbel which looks really good.

    But what do people actually find helpful?

    I also follow a few youtube channels to learn/practice basic lines (especially to get used to the pronouncing).

    Any other tipps/ apps or online programs you can recommend?

    Thanks :)


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  • #2
    InTheTrees
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    Duolingo has been extremely helpful to me and I think its probably the top free online system, I've read reviews of it that compare it favourably to rosetta stone and some of the expensive courses. It has a huge range of language courses which are all free. Their App syncs between devices so you can use phone, tablet and PC.

    https://www.duolingo.com


  • #3
    InTheTrees
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    Another free online language system at :

    https://lingvist.io

    I havent tried it yet but the reviews i've read are very good.

    There's also another at:

    www.memrise.com


  • #4
    InTheTrees
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    There's another free online language learning system called Mango Languages that is only available with a library membership. Get a library card and use the number to sign up. You dont have to attend classes at the library or anything its an online course but they require library membership because I believe its financed originally through the US Library system. I havent tried it yet (i'm still about 75% through Duolingo).

    http://www.tipperarylibraries.ie/mango-languages/


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