Learning a new language can be as exciting as it is time-consuming. But today, there are apps that guarantee a fun learning process without the hassle of travelling for classes. And what better time than summer to start this! So bring out your smartphones, laptops and tablets. Here are a few apps that can help you with a new beginning.
Duolingo
Duolingo helps beginners learn the language using pictures, texts and audios. Each section is segmented into smaller units and includes games and videos. The complexity increases with every level challenging your learning skills. Students can test their ability by taking tests provided by the app. Your efforts are encouraged, motivating you to study further.
You can learn Spanish, French, German, Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Irish, Danish, Swedish, Turkish, Esperanto, Norwegian, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Welsh, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Greek, Swahili and Romanian using the Duolingo app.
Memrise
This app helps you expand your vocabulary. In Memrise, new words are taught by using them in sentences with similar sounding words from your native language. To ensure better recollection, this is done through a variety of games and videos.
The languages offered in this app are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Kanji, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Finnish, Icelandic, Esperanto and many others.
HelloTalk
HelloTalk is a global language learning app that helps you play the roles of both a student and a teacher. This app bridges the barrier between countries, aiding you to learn a language directly from a native speaker and in turn teaching that individual your language.
The features include translation, transliteration, grammar correction, text to voice assistance and voice recognition to improve your writing / speaking skills.
The languages included in this app are English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian and Arabic, among several others.
Babble
This app prepares the learner for everyday situations, providing lessons on how to respond to different situations. Each lesson is for 10 to 15 mins and is packed with a lot of activity, striving to make learning easier.
The languages that are offered in this app are Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Polish, Indonesian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian.
