In another life, my father would have been a history professor. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in History from Hanover College and was accepted into a Master’s program. Ultimately, he chose to pursue an MBA instead- but he did pass down his love of history to my brother and me. We grew up visiting historical …
Language Learning
Language learning is one of the oldest online learning experiences. Starting with Rosetta Stone introducing the concept of digital learning, there is now a plethora of options to choose from. Choice is great, but it can be hard to decide where to start. Which language learning service is best for specific languages? Learning styles? Our team does the research and testing so you don’t have to!
One of my best experiences teaching has been in a developmental English course. International students and students who grew up speaking different dialects were eager to learn- and improved tremendously over the semester. I also know people who have gone to teach ESL students- and likewise have seen opportunities open up to those students. There …
Most of us are aware that learning a language can lead to new opportunities and experiences. And while Mandarin Chinese and Spanish stand out as practical languages to learn, it turns out that you should consider learning French if you’re looking towards the future. Statistics from Ulrich Ammon, the University of Dusseldorf, and the Population …
Remember the phone-a-friend option on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”? Every student has those moments when they wish they could just dial up someone with all the right answers. Even Google is rendered unhelpful when you’re staring at a complex math equation with no clue where to begin. This is the premise behind …
Taking the best online language courses can be truly life-changing–providing you not only the ability to learn a new language at your own pace, but potential opening you up to new opportunities in your career, travel, and personal enrichment. But one of the most popular languages to learn– Chinese– can be a bit tricky: should …
Udacity Overview Udacity is a well-known powerful digital education platform whose mission is to train career-oriented people with the tech skills and knowledge that companies demand. They teach lessons with pre-recorded videos, quizzes, tests, and other materials. Courses and lessons are for the technical side of the business that is focused on artificial intelligence, computer …
You’re ready to step into a beautiful new location, but you don’t want to get stuck looking like a goofball because you don’t know what to say. If you’re considering Babbel vs Rosetta Stone, you might not be sure which language program is the best one for you. Not everyone learns the same way when …
Are you wanting to learn a new language online? With so much choice out there, it can be tricky working out how to find the best online language courses. We’ve all heard of Duolingo, but maybe you’re looking for an alternative. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at Babbel vs Pimsleur- two great …
Both Babbel and Duolingo are part of an emerging trend: learning multiple languages through online courses, which in many ways are more accessible compared with in-class courses. But for some, taking a course like Babbel or Duolingo isn’t merely about taking a course, but can be career (and life-changing). While taking an online language course …
When I moved to the US, a recurring theme in job advertisements was statements saying that Spanish speakers would be preferred. I’m going to avoid discussing one of the many statistics about the increasing popularity of Spanish in the US – it’s well documented if you want to Google it. I decided I would like …