Ling is a fun, cute language learning app that believes in making language learning (something inherently difficult) easy. It was originally created to satisfy a lack of resources available for learners of Southeast Asian languages, and today it’s been expanded to include over 60 languages of various popularities. So how do you decide if Ling […]
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Trancy Review: Language Reactor alternative with tons of potential
Trancy review In recent years, the concept of learning a language on YouTube and Netflix has made way for lots of new opportunities to learn foreign languages for free. First, there was CaptionPop, then Language Reactor, and now we have this Trancy review. So how does Trancy compare to the competition and how do you […]
StoryLearning review: lazy, but you’ll learn to read
StoryLearning is a well-known language learning course developed by polyglot Olly Richards, and its approach is pretty self-explanatory: learn a language through story. The internet is chock full of five-star reviews, but is the heavy price tag worth it for you? In this StoryLearning review, that’s exactly what you’ll find out. Keep reading this StoryLearning […]
Polygloss Review: low effort, high quality
Polygloss is a language learning app developed by a tiny team of language learners who use their spare time to “help language learners be independent and enjoy life using a foreign language”. In this Polygloss review, we’ll see how this goal is executed, and how to know if you should try using Polygloss to learn […]
Language Reactor review: learn languages with Netflix with ease
Language Reactor (formerly known as Language Learning with Netflix [LLN] and Language Learning with YouTube [LLY]) is a fairly new Chrome extension that language learners are loving to help them enjoy foreign language movies and series. And in this Language Reactor review, we’re talking about why. Let’s dive into how to use Language Reactor, why, […]
Speakly Review: limited, but can get you speaking fast!
Speakly is a popular language app, loved by those who appreciate its beautiful design and smooth interface. Speakly itself claims to be the fastest way to learn a foreign language based on its approach of teaching you the most relevant words first. In this Speakly review, let’s take an objective look at this approach and […]
Kwiziq review: fun AND quality grammar lessons
Kwiziq is a gamified membership system meant to help French and Spanish language learners understand and conquer grammar concepts, in an intuitive, enjoyable way. In this Kwiziq review, we’ll take a deep dive into what that actually means for you and your language learning. So, what do we need to know about Kwiziq? Let’s take […]
Rosetta Stone review: for beginner language learners only
Rosetta Stone has been a major name in the language learning world longer than most. This Rosetta Stone review will help you decide if it’s the language app for you. Can you really get fluent using Rosetta Stone? Is it worth the money? Should you be considering it? In this Rosetta Stone review, I’ll touch base […]
Verbling review: don’t sleep on this language teacher platform!
In the language learning community, there are two well-known and well-trusted ways to practice having conversations with native speakers: italki and Verbling. They have their similarities and differences (as noted in my Verbling vs italki review), but now let’s focus on this Verbling review. In this Verbling review, I’ll take you step-by-step through going to the Verbling website […]
Busuu review: the best combo of academic & social
Busuu is one of the most popular, recognized, and biggest language apps out there (so much so that they bought out Verbling, and are now owned by Chegg, a huge education company), and in this Busuu review, it will be made clear why it’s so well-liked. Get to know all of Busuu’s features and how […]
Busuu vs Duolingo: do you want fun or functional?
Busuu and Duolingo are two of the most popular language apps there are, so how do you make the choice when it comes to how to learn a language? In this post, let’s compare Busuu vs Duolingo, so you can make the best choice for your own language learning. We’ll address each app’s flaws, where […]
Babbel vs Rosetta Stone: how to choose
The conversation of Babbel vs Rosetta Stone depends completely on what kind of language learner you are, and how far you want to go with your language. Rosetta Stone, for example, is great for ultimate beginner learners who just want to get to tourist-level understanding, while Babbel is for much more intensive learners. But, if that doesn’t answer the […]