Comparing Duolingo vs Rosetta Stone is pretty close to comparing apples and oranges. They’re both great for starting new languages from scratch, but the way it’s done could not be more different. It all has to do with what exactly you want to get out of your first experiences with your new language. Let’s compare Duolingo vs […]
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Busuu vs Babbel: minor differences, major implications
Busuu and Babbel are in tight competition with each other. It can be difficult to compare the two because they are so similar (not to mention both being named 2-syllable words that start with ‘b’). So for language learners, which is better, Busuu vs Babbel? In this blog post, we’ll focus on what each language app does differently, […]
Babbel vs Duolingo: only one will truly teach you languages
Babbel vs Duolingo are two of the most popular language-learning resources on the market. While they’re both great for language learning in general and have really nice platforms, each of them has a different approach. This review will help you decide which app to use to learn a language We’ll compare behind-the-scenes looks into the apps themselves and […]
Clozemaster review: customizable, engaging, and simple
Clozemaster is a retro-themed website & app with a huge collection of sentences for intermediate+ language students to practice their vocabulary and grammar. These sentences are grouped into tons of categories, with the option for users to create their own categories, so the sky is the limit with this Clozemaster review. In this Clozemaster review, […]
Lingvist review: absolutely gorgeous vocab app
Lingvist is a beautiful, modern way to learn vocab, both with their curated lists and a great opportunity for you to create meaningful vocab lists for yourself with the tap of a button. In this Lingvist review, you’ll learn all you need to know about this way to learn foreign language vocab. In particular, this […]
LingQ review: probably not worth your time
LingQ (pronounced like ‘link’) is excellent for language learners who want to pick up vocabulary through reading and listening to audiobooks, stories, podcasts, etc. Given that it’s such a huge, popular resource, there’s a lot to say about it – some of it good, some bad. In this LingQ review, you’ll get a taste of […]
Lingoda Review: high risk, high reward
Lingoda is an online language school that offers both private and small-group language classes to suit your schedule. It also has a couple of interesting perks (i.e. Lingoda Sprint) which we’ll also learn about in this Lingoda review. Should you use Lingoda to learn to speak a language? Continue reading this Lingoda review to find […]
Mondly vs Duolingo: how to start a language
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 […]
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 […]
FluentU Review: more languages, fewer options
FluentU is a video-based language learning platform with a ton of content stretching quite a few languages. In this FluentU review, we’ll walk through the resource and see what FluentU does right, does wrong, and how it compares to other video-based language learning resources. FluentU review: languages FluentU offers content in a variety of pretty […]
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 […]