Glossika Review: Excellent for Learning Naturally and In-context, but Can Get Repetitive
Glossika uses spaced repetition and sentence training to teach vocabulary and grammar as naturally as possible. I had heard good …
Langotalk Review: Excellent Online Immersion Practice, but Can’t Replace Real Conversations
Call me old school, but I’ve always been skeptical of AI. But the language learning community has been raving about …
Open Culture Review: Great for Uncommon Languages, but Won’t Take You Very Far
I’ve self-studied more than 10 languages in my life, starting with Hindi as a curious (and bored) nine-year-old. So I’ve …
Dreaming Spanish Review: The Best Resource for Comprehensible Input, But Speaking is Undervalued
Growing up as a “no sabo kid”—my dad is from Venezuela, but never taught me Spanish—I was exposed to …
Coffee Break Languages Review: Takes You to the Advanced Level, but Pricey
Audio courses have become a buzz in the language learning community lately because you can learn with them anywhere—the car, …
ELSA Speak Review: High-Tech AI App for Developing an American English Accent
I learned English as a second language, and the toughest part was mastering pronunciation.
So I wanted to see if …
Language Reactor Review: Lots of Video Content but Some Learning Skills Not Covered
Put simply, Language Reactor is a way to learn a language mainly by watching Netflix and YouTube videos. In fact, …
Mandarin Blueprint Review: Can Get You Fluent, But at a High Price
I’ve spent over a decade learning Chinese and have spent time and money on way too many Chinese courses. Mandarin …
BBC Learning English Review: An Excellent, if Disorganized, Collection of Resources
The BBC is known for their British programming, but it’s also a fantastic resource for English language learners. BBC Learning …
Understanding Aquí vs Acá in Spanish
Aquí and acá can be pretty tricky for Spanish learners, because they both mean “here,” but there can be …
