hiya! here’s ten fairly useful general language resources:
So I have a decent amount of experience jumping from language to language
(presumably in an attempt to become the master polygot of my dreams)
&! here’s a bunch of general resources that I’ve had stored on my laptop for ages now. You probably know a decent number of these, but hey! maybe you’ll find something helpful regardless:
Duolingo: Most everyone -whether they are a beginner in learning languages or an expert in multiple fields- has heard of it. Nevertheless, it’s a casual, yet informative source. While I wouldn’t recommend solely relying on Duolingo for your language learning, it is an enjoyable way to do so.
Compiled List of Duolingo Tips & Notes: An unofficial website that has complied the ‘Tips’ provided alongside each Duolingo lesson. Basically, it explains what each section contains, often providing vocabulary lists & grammar explanations. Can be extremely helpful in clarifying aspects of a language that one may not immediately understand, & overall, is well organized.
Unofficial Duolingo Stories: Duolingo has a ‘Stories’ feature, which allows one to learn appropriate grammar & vocabulary with the use of scenarios. However, out of all the languages offered, this feature is only present on a few of them. This website provides the same feature/scenarios for a variety of other languages. A great resource if you prefer a more interactive way of absorbing information.
Tinycards: Duolingo’s very own flashcard service. Vocabulary for your lessons may be present here, & this source can be a wonderful way to memorize if you prefer learning methods like spaced repetition.
Memrise: Similar to Duolingo, but offers a much larger variety of languages. It is especially helpful for vocabulary, but doesn’t delve into grammar as much.
Lingvist: Another source which focuses on vocabulary. Provides relevant vocabulary. Unfortunately, at the moment this source only offers five languages in total.
Mango Languages: A wonderful source that walks you through both grammar & vocabulary, with a large variety of languages, including ones that are more uncommon. Costs money, but there IS a free trial, so…
HelloTalk: Provides the ability to connect with native speakers of the language you are trying to learn, as well as others who are similarly learning the language.
Tandem: Similar to HelloTalk. You can meet people & further improve on your conversation skills.
LyricsTraining: You can learn vocabulary through music! You can find & select songs, & learn vocabulary from the lyrics. It’s presented like a game, & is generally quite fun to use, especially if you’re interested in music in different languages. Consists of a decent amount of popular languages.
I’ve attempted linking all the sources. Feel free to add some more, I’m always on the lookout for recommendations ≧◠‿◠≦✌
