What language should I learn?
That’s probably one of the most exciting questions you can ask yourself.
But the question can also be quite daunting.
According to Ethnologue, there are over 7,000 languages spoken around the world today. More than …
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Fulfill Your Language Learning App-etite: How to Choose the Best Language Learning Apps for You
What’s easy to consume, bite-sized and all-around appetizing?
Why, it’s language learning apps, of course!
If you have an appetite for language learning, satisfying your craving has never been easier with language learning apps on your smartphone.
Over the past …
Rocket Languages Review: Pros and Cons to Consider Before Blasting Off!
“Learn Spanish in five minutes a day!”
“Become fluent in Chinese in less than a year!”
“Speak Hebrew the way actual native speakers do!”
We’ve all heard the claims that language learning companies make.
And let’s face it: There are …
Pimsleur Review: An Honest Look at the Classic Language Learning Program
Sometimes you don’t feel particularly adventurous.
You just want to order the burger and fries, stay in your pajamas all day or re-watch your favorite movie.
Pimsleur is like that.
People may tell you it’s not particularly exciting, …
Memrise vs Duolingo: Which of These Popular Language Learning Programs Is Right for You?
Tesla or Edison?
Coke or Pepsi?
Superman or Batman?
Marvel or DC?
The world is full of tough choices.
And in the field of language learning, in this clash of titans, which should you pick: Memrise or Duolingo? …
Does Duolingo Work? Let’s See What Duo the Owl Has to Offer
Inside every language learner, there’s an adventurer on a quest to find the Holy Grail.
I’m not talking about medieval knights or mystical, elusive drinkware.
I’m talking about effective methods that help us learn a language: the one platform …
Duolingo Review: A Close Look at the Popular Language Learning App
In any field, some individuals rise to the top.
There are lots of great soccer players, but you might not notice them when Cristiano Ronaldo is on the field.
Plenty of singers have phenomenal voices, but do you really care …
Yabla Review: A Look at the Program’s Video-based Learning System
If there’s one thing we know, it’s that videos make great language-learning tools.
You can listen to your target language being spoken.
You can stop, rewind and slow down.
You can add subtitles for reading practice.
Plus, videos…
Mango Languages Review: A Practical and Comprehensive Look at the Program
How about a language learning software that learns you instead of you learning it?
Adaptive algorithms: that’s the Mango Languages promise.
Mango Languages is an online and mobile learning resource that’s said to evolve with you as you progress through …
Innovative Language Review: Is It Worth the Cost?
There are just no two ways about it.
Hands down, Innovative Language is the best there is.
(Or so they say.)
For the longest time, Innovative Language has been touting itself as the “fastest, easiest and most fun” way to …
