In this increasingly globalised business world, having the ability to fluently communicate in more than one or two languages is a major bonus. The difficulty for entrepreneurs, of course, is finding the time to do the necessary studies. But the great news is that for anyone who wants to expand their communications prowess, the world of hand-held communication has no shortage of fantastic low-cost and free Language Learning Apps that are geared towards language tuition on the move. Gamification and other fun techniques are at the core of these apps, to make the process of learning more fluid and enjoyable. Here are just 6 of the best language learning apps currently available on the iTunes store.
7 Amazing Language Learning Apps on iTunes
1. Babbel
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Babbel sets out its formidable stall with the promise that it will have you “confidently speaking a language like you’ve always wanted”, whether your preference is for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Polish, English, Indonesian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian. Devised by expert linguists, Babbel’s 15-minute lessons have, according to ‘The Babbel Efficacy Study’ helped “92% of Babbel users improve their language proficiency after just 2 months of use”. Babbel is the world’s highest-grossing language learning app.
2. Duolingo
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Duolingo intelligently makes learning a foreign language much easier by turning it into a game. The in-game currency of this app is the points that you earn for your linguistic progress. There is even more fun to be had from the battles you can engage in with friends on this excellent educational app.
3. Memrise
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Memrise is another gamification of education app, this time pitting the users as the protagonists of an adventure game in which you learn language while playing. You’ll need all your wits to fit in as a secret agent, while racking up points for progress on your language proficiency, when using the hugely entertaining Memrise.
4. Rosetta Stone
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Rosetta Stone is one of the stalwarts of the language learning world, and its app is rated as the best mobile language learning app by Macworld. This is used and downloaded by millions on a daily basis, and it’s not difficult to see why. The app intuitively wipes out any need for the flashcards, textbooks or tasking memorisations of traditional learning, and makes it easy to pick up a new language.
5. FluentU
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The FluentU app, which offers training in a variety of languages including Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and English, is another popular language learning app, which incorporates real-world video and cultural and historic information to bring language learning to life.
6. MindSnacks
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MindSnacks is another of the games-based mobile language learning apps which takes a fun approach to education, rewarding the user with points while undertaking tuition in a choice of languages, including Spanish, French and German.
7. HelloTalk
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HelloTalk allows users to connect with native speakers of other languages, and provides a variety of tools, including translation, voice chats, and the ability to write correction notes for your contacts. These tools are bolstered by resources from the HelloTalk team in the form of articles related to your chosen language.
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