When was the last time that you were able to travel to another country? While the ongoing global health crisis probably means that you haven’t done so in at least a year or so, the light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to show up and we might not have to wait too long to travel again.
One way to start getting prepared for your next trip out-of-country is to study the language of wherever you are planning to visit. These three free apps will help you do so!
Duolingo
Duolingo is one of the most popular language-learning apps in the world, and you can access all of its contents completely free! With a selection of 23 languages that you can learn, you can practice anywhere you want on your mobile phone to start from scratch and work your way up to proficiency.
Memrise
Are you a fan of flashcards? Memrise is like this classic school studying technique but bigger and better, as you will use their virtual and interactive flashcards to learn mostly vocabulary and phrases. If you like repetitive learning, you’ll love Memrise!
Tandem
Are you starting to feel confident about what you have learned in a foreign language? If so, Tandem is an app that you can use to connect with native speakers of that language around the world for a chat. You can try both audio calls and messaging to practice comprehension, writing, and speaking!