Many language learners tend to compare Mondly vs Duolingo, and for good reason! They’re very similar with gamification, tons of languages, and beginner content. So which should you go for, Mondly or Duolingo? In this Mondly vs Duolingo review, we’ll see the core differences between the two language apps so you can decide which one […]
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Memrise vs Duolingo: want vocab or grammar?
Two of the most well-known language learning resources on the internet today are Memrise and Duolingo. They’re pretty similar: both have vocabulary practice in a variety of languages, both have cute little graphics and motivations for being consistent, and both are available both on mobile and desktop. But what happens when we look at Memrise […]
Duolingo Review: how to use Duolingo in 2023
Ah, Duolingo. The internet’s most famous place to study foreign languages. It’s cute, it’s bite-sized, and it makes you feel good. All that surface-level stuff aside, does Duolingo work? Is Duolingo good for all types of language learners? We’ll discuss in this Duolingo review. And if Duolingo is the answer for you, how do you […]
Yabla Review: ugly, but practical
Yabla is a platform for language learners to find listening practice in all levels of the languages that are currently supported. It’s an awesome way to take in new vocab in context, play games, etc. What does Yabla do well, and what are its flaws? In this Yabla review, let’s talk about what kind of […]
Drops Review: beautiful vocab for beginners
Drops is a popular language app, known for its beautiful design and quick wins. It’s similar to Duolingo in that it’s fun, easy, and addictive, but with more of a focus on expanding your vocabulary than building your grammar. Recently, Drops has also been bought out by Kahoot! to create an insanely fun resource. This […]
LyricsTraining review: effective learning thru music
The LyricsTraining app and website…well they do exactly as the name suggests! It’s for language learners to train their listening comprehension in a foreign language using the lyrics from popular music. That part of this LyricsTraining review is obvious. And yes, while you could just go to Spotify and look up lyrics, LyricsTraining has a […]
MosaLingua review: more theory than active language practice
MosaLingua is a combination website/mobile app that boasts its own unique method of learning a language, called The MOSA Learning Method. What is this method, what does it teach you, and how effective is MosaLingua for learning a language? In this MosaLingua review, let’s find out. MosaLingua review: languages MosaLingua is an international company, and […]
Lingopie Review: the best foreign language subtitles
Lingopie is a platform created by and for language learners who enjoy learning foreign languages by watching TV. The idea behind this Lingopie review is that you’ll be so motivated to keep watching good shows, motivation will be easy peasy. That said, how do you know if Lingopie is the right language learning resource for […]
Babbel Review: textbook, but make it modern
Babbel is a very well-known language learning app that’s been around since 2008. Named after the Tower of Babel (a biblical myth attempting to explain the existence of different languages), Babbel combines educational strategies with real-life conversations to teach users a variety of different languages. In this Babbel review, let’s talk about how Babbel teaches […]