Broaden Your Horizons and Learn a New Language with these 5 Learning Resources

*Article updated on 27th November 2020

 

To keep your mind occupied and lessen the boredom during the CMCO period, why not make plans for your future travels by picking up a new language? Here are 5 free learning resources you need to check out! 

 

1. Duolingo  

Duolingo is one of the most popular language-learning apps out there and extremely beginner-friendly. It offers a variety of games and other creative ways to learn the basics of a language. It comes with a range of languages - even fictional ones like High Valyrian (from the Game of Thrones series) and Klingon (from Star Trek). Just download the app on your smartphone and you’ll be good to go! 

Just make sure you don’t forget to keep up with a daily practice - or you’ll get a notification with the Duolingo owl crying! Some users even report the Duolingo owl getting mad, so make sure you don’t let him down! 

 

Download Duolingo from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. 

 

2. Open Culture

Another great place is Open Culture - which has 48 language options available. The website has a curated list of all the free language resources available for the language you want to learn. The best part? You even have the option to download mp3 files, thus enabling you to learn the language by listening to the phrases throughout the day without having to go through the same lessons. 

 

Click here to see what Open Culture has to offer! 

 

3. Bilingua 

 Photo by Bilingua 

 

Need someone to converse with in the language that you are learning? Try out Bilingua - which hosts a community of native speakers from 190 different countries. You can practice your speaking and listening skills with new friends all around the world. You’ll even be asked to take a personality quiz to ensure that you and your new friend will get along, so you definitely don’t have to worry about compatibility! 

 

Download Bilingua from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. 

 

4. MemRise

Photo by Memrise 

 

With over 200 languages available, there’s a good chance MemRise has the next language you want to learn. The free version of the app gives you access to the same number of languages as the Pro version, just with fewer functionalities. Where MemRise truly excels is in its ability to make vocabulary practise fun and engaging by using memes! Learning a new language with memes? Sign us up!

 

Download MemRise from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store. 

 

5. MindSnacks