Author Archive | Michael Cristiano

What Language Should I Learn? 10 Exciting Options and Why You Should Choose Them

If you’re wondering which language you should learn, you may want to go for one of the most spoken languages …

ItalianPod101 Review: Well-Rounded Lessons That Lack Speaking Practice and Spontaneity

ItalianPod101 presents itself as a well-rounded Italian language course that combines audio podcasts, videos and written language tutorials. Their website …

Does Duolingo Work? See How Effective This Popular App Is in Our 2023 Review

If you’re interested in language learning, you’ve likely seen Duolingo’s little green owl. Duolingo is an incredibly popular app. But …

Rosetta Stone Review: Language Learning Pioneer Now Outpaced by Competitors

When Napoleon’s French army stumbled upon the Rosetta Stone in 1799, it revolutionized the study of a previously undeciphered …

EnglishClass101 Review: Lots of Content, But Only Works If You Already Know Some English

EnglishClass101 claims it is “the fastest, easiest and most fun way to learn English.” It also says that you can …

LinguaLift Review: Lifts Language Proficiency in the Short Term, But Doesn’t Grow with You

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find a complete language learning program to take you from day 1 to …

Top 9 Practical Apps to Learn a Language While Driving

According to OnePoll, the average American spends more than eight hours a week in the car commuting to work …

The Ultimate Guide to Anki Language Learning: Study Tips, Benefits, Shortfalls and Beyond

For a number of years, Anki was a pretty obscure app on the language learning scene. Even though it was …

Memrise Review: Benefits for Free Users, Disappointments for Subscribers

If you’re interested in language learning, you’ve probably heard of Memrise. Launched in 2012 and growing in popularity in …

HelloTalk Review: Valuable Tool for Language Learners But Matchmaking Could be Improved

With all the time you spend texting and chatting online, why not use that time for language learning? That’s the …