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[–] gramie@lemmy.ca 90 points 1 day ago (6 children)

I have found Duolingo much, much less useful for language learning than Language Transfer. The latter actually helps you learn to think in another language rather than memorize things (which is still useful, but not nearly as much).

Short if total immersion, I have found nothing better than LT.

[–] zerofk@lemm.ee 9 points 16 hours ago

The problem I have with finding an alternative is that most just offer some five to ten largest languages. Want to learn Spanish, French, Russian, or Chinese? There are hundreds of both free and paid services available. Want to learn Hungarian, Irish, or Finnish? It’s Duolingo and a scant handful of sites specific to that language.

[–] Duke_Nukem_1990@feddit.org 2 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Thanks, I will check it out:)

From the first look: is this just audio or also written practices?

[–] gramie@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 hours ago

Just audio. But it is presented in a way that helps you to learn, rather than just remember. If you give it a try, I promise that you will be shocked at how you can retain the knowledge.

It isn't enough on its own, however. You need to reinforce the lessons by speaking to people, reading, and/or TV and movies.

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 23 points 23 hours ago

Holy crap that website needs some serious work, on mobile at least

[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 6 points 22 hours ago

Dreaming Spanish, if you are trying to learn Spanish. I seriously think it is the future of language learning, bar none.

[–] mat@linux.community 1 points 15 hours ago

Thank you for sharing! I will check it out.

[–] cannedtuna@lemmy.world 2 points 23 hours ago

Thanks! I’ll have to check this out