Doulingo (https://www.duolingo.com/)
Speaking a second language, makes you as a person that much more of a double threat. It opens up a whole new world for you. Recently, my best friend has become the Duolingo Owl; as he helps me learn Spanish, bit by bit. (No, not really. Unfortunately the owl does not actually help.)
Languages
- English to Spanish
- English to German
- English to Italian
- English to French
- English to Portuguese
- And many languages I don't speak to other languages I don't speak!
I am currently crunching my way through the second wrung of Spanish speaking, and am currently learning conjunctions. Duolingo has you listen, speak, and translate texts so that all parts of your mind are utilized. All while looking at pictures. This overloads all of your senses making learning a language much faster than before. I have learned more in a few weeks from Duolingo than I have in 3 years of high school Spanish. This may also be attributed to me thinking of it as a game.
What I am not taking advantage of that is offered, is learning by reading and translating articles. Articles are chosen by topic.Topic range from about Ford Mustang's Xbox 360's, and Immanual Kant (Father of categorical Imperative).
Advantages
- Fun learning methods
- Ability to test into harder skill sets
- Knows how often you should review old matterial.
- Available for online and as an app for both iPhone, and Android operating systems
- Completely Free
If you are looking to pick up a language in a fun and exciting way, I strongly suggest taking a look at Duolingo.Click Here!
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