Top 5 Language Learning Tools  by timworks

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timworks says: The Person: Tim is a professional polisher of pixels and amateur linguist. He can say 'coca-cola' in 37 languages. The List: A polyglot searches for the perfect set of tools for quick and easy language learning on the iPhone. I used to carry a mini-cassette recorder, a note pad and pen, a phrase book, picture book, and a map everywhere to learn the local languages and dialects. Now, we can fit all of these tools into our smart phones. Or can we...?
timworks's picks
  1. French Language Guide & Audio - World Nomads
    French Language Guide & Audio - World Nomads Great free study guides. Good solid phrasebooks.
  2. Byki French
    Byki French Great set of specific language flash cards. Download your list and practice on the way there. Kinda pricey at 8 bucks. But, they're good. Especially for hearing the pronunciation.
  3. Byki Dutch
    Byki Dutch Another great paid app for the student-type. Has quizzes and flash cards. You can organize study lists and mark words as you go to focus on later.
  4. Translator Ultimate
    Translator Ultimate If you have a good internet connection, this tool is perfect when you need to know now. Does multiple languages at once. Cool. 42 tongues. Free!
  5. Word Power - Quick and Easy Dictionary
    Word Power - Quick and Easy Dictionary Another excellent set of language learning tools. Great interface for comparing your own pronunciation with the recorded demos. At 10 dollars, this could be considered extravagant. You know what it is.
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Discussion

sharakarasic

Sharakarasic

Great list, Tim! I use Chinese Flashcards while I'm waiting in line. Up to several hundred characters memorized so far.

Associated Apps:  Chinese Flashcards

Reply to comment Posted February 03, 2010

erasmos

Mewall

There are two French related apps I can recommend for the iPad; please note that my opinion is highly biased as I developed them; however, as a fellow french student, I developed them for my own use primarily.

The first teaches the various patterns that one can use to figure out the gender of a noun (which are frankly illogical for the most part); it's been redesigned for the iPad, but also works on the iPhone / iPod Touch.

The second one allows you to practice your numbers (from 0 to 1000), something some beginners pass over too quickly; please
see www.learnfrenchnumbers.com. An iPad optimized version of this app is still in the review queue, but should be available around August 4th.

For both apps, there are free versions which, although limited, give a full sense of the paid version.

/Sean

Reply to comment Posted July 30, 2010

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