Until recently, Duolingo was one of the most popular language learning apps. But the rules that should ideally motivate you to study are often annoying and distracting, creating unnecessary difficulties. How to Geek explains what can replace Duolingo. Recently, for example,…
Immersion in a foreign language environment is often perceived as a necessary and sufficient condition for mastering a new language. It is believed that regular communication with native speakers will inevitably lead to excellent results. Inna, a freelance writer for ForbesLife and Forbes Education, explains why this is not the case.
Have you been learning English for several years, but the progress is barely noticeable? Do you know hundreds of words, watch TV series in the original, but get lost when you need to talk to a native speaker? These are common problems. Victoria Kodak, a teacher at the Inglex online school, tells Lifehacker how to deal with them…
Have you ever wondered whether the language you speak affects how you see the world? Well, according to a number of studies in psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology, and linguistic anthropology, it does. Languages not only allow us to communicate—they…
Knowing the language of a country is important for integration, and in many countries it will be useful for obtaining permanent residence and citizenship. Blogger Anastasia Antonova compiled a list of 12 countries and 22 organizations for Tinkoff Journal where you can save on language courses: they are free or at a minimal cost.…
The Duolingo Language 2023 Report revealed the latest language trends and student behavior based on data from millions of Duolingo students around the world. Duolingo is the most downloaded educational app in the world. The platform offers more than 100 courses in 40 languages, courses…
The number of foreign language programs in the United States is declining. This may be due to the crisis in humanities education - STEM is preferred to it, as well as the development of AI translators, SkillBox reports. Enrollment of college and university students in foreign language courses in the United States...
17-year-old schoolgirl Cameron Farr from Atlanta has been actively studying the Kazakh language and steppe culture for several years. The teenager became famous thanks to social networks. She demonstrates her linguistic skills, collecting admiring reviews from users, TengriNews reports. For Kazakhstanis, Cameron is better known as Aibala Kudaibergenkyzy.…
Many people want to learn a second language (or even a third or fourth), but don't have the time to sign up for an intensive course with a live teacher. Language learning services could be a solution, PopSci reports. These days, language learning services have become faster,…
Improve your English for work, learn French from scratch to communicate while traveling, or master Chinese as a new hobby - all this is possible if you have a goal and choose the right learning methods. The Village publication asked people who are fluent in four or...