Learning a Language
12-08-2015 | 09:13 PM
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Learning a Language
I finally decided I waste too much time on layovers on fb and APC, and am going to start learning some languages. It's on my bucket list, I do a fair amount of International, and have time to spare for it.
As a retired mil guy, I tried the Defense Language Institute, since their reputation is sterling. They have free on-line programs....but they aren't compatible with an ipad.
I found a site called Duolingo. Free, no ads (run by a non-profit). I speak a smattering of Spanish and German (as proficient as a two-year old), and the site seemed pretty good, although my limited background was definitely needed in the lessons.
My question for APCers: have you found other sites that you would Recommend? Or is this a good one to stick with?
As a retired mil guy, I tried the Defense Language Institute, since their reputation is sterling. They have free on-line programs....but they aren't compatible with an ipad.
I found a site called Duolingo. Free, no ads (run by a non-profit). I speak a smattering of Spanish and German (as proficient as a two-year old), and the site seemed pretty good, although my limited background was definitely needed in the lessons.
My question for APCers: have you found other sites that you would Recommend? Or is this a good one to stick with?
12-09-2015 | 04:52 AM
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Rosetta stone is great, but fairly pricey.
If I brought my laptop on trips, I could do DLI for free....but I don't want to lug that thing around.
This Duolingo site has a slogan: "friends don't let friends pay for language software!", which I thought was pretty funny.
So, I was curious if there were other free sites that people had good experiences with.
If I brought my laptop on trips, I could do DLI for free....but I don't want to lug that thing around.
This Duolingo site has a slogan: "friends don't let friends pay for language software!", which I thought was pretty funny.
So, I was curious if there were other free sites that people had good experiences with.
12-09-2015 | 09:47 PM
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Another vote for Duolingo. It has some functionality while offline and has a similar teaching style to Rosetta Stone. I've heard it is not 100% accurate, but it is free...
Look into Mango as well. I haven't used their app yet, but tried the browser version a couple years ago and was happy with it. I don't know what it costs now.
Look into Mango as well. I haven't used their app yet, but tried the browser version a couple years ago and was happy with it. I don't know what it costs now.
12-10-2015 | 06:24 AM
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Sounds like Duolingo has fixed its leaks:
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