When I write a review I usually approach it from the standpoint of a language learner rather than an educator, but when it comes to Rosetta Stone, I have a little bit more personal experience to offer. Prior to the creation of LATG I worked as the program coordinator for an ESL non-profit called the…
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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times; when it comes to language learning don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. So often I see or hear about prospective language learners seeking out a program such as Rosetta Stone or Pimsleur with the very simple and straight forward notion that…
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BIG FAT EDIT**: Like so many of the apps and programs I have reviewed in the past and loved or hated, Vocab Ninja is gone. This happens when the programmers decide it’s no longer worth it, money runs out, nobody uses it, or, as is the case of certain programs such as WeSpeke, the company is…
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Update: Unfortunately, Lingua.ly has closed down its site and cancelled its mobile app. I’m really disappointed to have to break this news, as it was one of my favorite learning tools. I wish the lingua.ly team all the best in their future endeavors. :-/ If there is any language learning plugin you need to snag…
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Should I Buy Rosetta Stone? Does it Work? Rosetta Stone has been the forerunner of language learning software for most of the last 30 years despite a rather spotty success record among many serious polyglots and amateur learners alike. Its commercials and other successful marketing strategies have made it a popular choice among adult learners…
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