After deciding to learn a new language, the question next will be ‘how do I proceed?’
You’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of options out there, from attending an online class to downloading apps to learn a new language. All of these can be done using the device you use everyday- your smartphone!
ComboApp, an education marketing agency says that education apps are oversaturated, and that more than half a million apps are currently on the App Store and Google Play. Each day, a deluge of new ones make it difficult for an outstanding language learning app to get noticed.
Here are some of the top app recommendations offering the best way to learn a new language:
Babbel
Babbel has proven to be the best in providing foreign language lessons in a virtual classroom style. The minimalist layout is just enough to keep things clean and focused without being too boring. Here, you’ll learn how to speak your chosen language by getting to know conversational words and phrases in 10 to 15 minute chunks.
Duolingo
Duolingo is great for learning several languages. If you want to be prolific in say, Japanese and French, Duolingo should be your first stop. The app uses visual images to help you learn a new foreign phrase. The user-friendly layout and ‘streak’ feature keeps you motivated to continue on and master the language of your choosing.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone is a popular language learning service that has been around since the 90s. Before, it used discs and DVDs, but now there’s an app you can download and use on the go.
Rosetta Stone primarily works by showing you an image and saying what it is. This way, you’ll be learning how it’s spoken. A typical session lasts around 30 minutes. The learning curve is a bit steep but RS is one of the most complete language learning platforms out there.
