LanguApps That Will Improve Your Life
The world is slowly returning to normal and borders are opening up. If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that we should not lay around and wait for opportunities to come to us, but rather jump on them when we still have the chance. Traveling can be scary for many reasons, but for a lot of people, it’s because they don’t speak the language of the country they want to visit. Of course, other reasons factor in, but in this blog, we’ll discuss all the best ways to learn a new language so you can be ready to travel when the time comes.
There are several ways that language learning can be fun and educational. This list includes ways for people of all ages to learn, so some may apply to younger/older audiences depending. The following few are apps:
1. Peg and Pog
- Audiences 4+
- Fun games for kids, you can choose between English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Mandarin
2. Gus on the Go
- Good for kids ages 3-7
- “Learn Spanish, French, Greek, and Hebrew by diving into a classic story with a silly twist.”
3. Droplets: Drops for kids
- Ages 7-16
- “Droplets is an interactive learning platform for children to take their first steps in learning new languages”
4. Duolingo
- All ages, but have to be at least 13 to join the Discussion rooms
- Duolingo is a fun, free app for learning 35+ languages through quick, bite-sized lessons. Practice speaking, reading, listening and writing to build your vocabulary and grammar skills.
5. Babbel
- Grades K-12
- Help you learn and practice a new language at your own pace, plus new podcasts for a few languages and different experience levels.
6. Rosetta stone
- For alll ages
- Also available on e-learning platforms, not just on a phone app
- “Combines all the best interactive learning of the best language learning apps and tops them all with grammar, spelling, dictation, and pronunciation”
In addition to apps, there are some tips and tricks you can use that will help all your new knowledge stick.
For starters, practicing everything you learn after class will prove to be very helpful. Whether your language class is during or after school, reviewing your work at the end of the day is extremely important.
For a combination of fun and learning, a great option is watching shows that speak the language you’re trying to learn. To keep up with the happenings of the show, you might have to turn on the subtitles but listening along to the talking in the show will subconsciously progress your learning. For example, Dora is a great way for young children to learn Spanish as they watch their cartoons.
There is a chance you may know someone or have a mutual friend that speaks the language you are trying to learn. In this case, you could ask that person to chat with you over the phone or video call. Conversational learning is the best way to introduce yourself to a language. This is why watching television shows are beneficial, as well.
Finally, going to the place where the language is native and spending time there will be the quickest and most genuine way to master the language you’re trying to learn. Immersing yourself in the culture and constantly being surrounded by the native tongue will have you feeling like a local.
With all of that being said, some of these methods are not always easily accessible, [especially traveling.] So, if you find yourself in a position where you need to be excelling in your language journey and you’re stuck, Miles Smart Tutoring can help. Our company offers tutoring in any subject for any age. Whether you’re studying for one exam, need someone weekly, or just want to have an occasional session, we are here for you. Call us at (813)-328-3036 or visit our website at www.milessmarttutoring for a free consultation, today.
