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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Duolingo vs Rosetta Stone: the most important comparison
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 […]
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 […]
Pimsleur review: barely keeping with the times
Back in the days of pre-internet language learning, you had 2 ways to learn a language: attend a class, or buy one of those CD sets that had you go over words and phrases in the language over and over again until you got a hang of it. The CD method is basically this Pimsleur […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]