Few high schools or even college students looking to satisfy a foreign language requirement in the United States question if they should learn Spanish or Portuguese. But that has little to do with the pros and cons of learning either language and more to do with the fact that far more public schools offer a …
Language Learning
In the past, if you wanted to learn a new language, the last thing you’d do is search for a review on a company that’s entirely based online, like iTalki. Learning online with learning systems like iTalki is now one of the leading ways to learn a new language for far cheaper, and with far …
For someone still in their thirties, Garry Tan has quite an impressive resume, which includes one of the hottest online language learning platforms: Verbling. For a quick review of his many accomplishments: by the time he was thirty, he’d launched a blogging platform to compete with Tumblr and also started to work as a partner …
There’s no doubt about: technology is continually affecting to way we learn and interact, and nowhere is that more evident than with virtual language learning platforms like Pimsleur. These platforms have completely affected the way and who can learn languages around the world. And there are no signs of this movement slowing. And now, an …
Ask anyone to recommend a language learning app and chances are Duolingo is the first response you’ll receive. It’s no surprise – Duolingo has collected numerous accolades (even from us!) and has some powerful backers behind it, including actor Ashton Kutcher and author Tim Ferris. However, Duolingo’s immense popularity doesn’t mean it is immune from …
For this review, we compared the Living Language online subscription with Rosetta Stone’s subscription offer. It’s worth noting that while most language course providers have taken their programs online completely, it’s still possible to buy physical Living Language courses including a test version of the online service, audio CDs and exercise books at select retailers. …
German is a popular language to study for many but can take a lot of effort, especially for those struggling with grammar. Thankfully, apps can offer systematic help in all areas, so you can dedicate time to the considerable amount of memorizing and studying new topics wherever you are. As so often, it’s probably best …
While foreign language enrollment has declined in the United States, there’s one language in particular that has been immune to the downturn: Korean. Why Korean? Korean entertainment, such as music (K-pop) and television (K-drama), is the driving force behind this rise in interest. Korean-language media is easily accessible from almost anywhere and has captivated fans …
Whether you’re totally new to Japanese, want to refresh your knowledge or need to get ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), there are hundreds of apps for Android and ioS devices out there to help you. It’s important to remember that no matter your skill level, you’re going to want to have more …