Foreign Language Research Guide

General Language Learning Platforms

1. Duolingo

   • Offers courses in many languages with gamified lessons.
   • Great for beginners and intermediate learners.
   • Website: Duolingo

2. Memrise

   • Uses spaced repetition and mnemonic techniques.
   • Offers community-created courses on a wide range of languages.
   • Website: Memrise

3. Anki

   • A powerful flashcard app that uses spaced repetition.
   • You can download decks for various languages or create your own.
   • Website: Anki

Grammar and Vocabulary

1. LanguageGuide.org

   • Offers vocabulary and grammar guides with audio for pronunciation.
   • Website: LanguageGuide.org

2. WordReference

   • Comprehensive dictionary and translation service with forums.
   • Great for looking up words, phrases, and understanding usage.
   • Website: WordReference

Language Exchange and Practice

1. Tandem

   • A language exchange app where you can practice speaking with native speakers.
   • Website: Tandem

2. HelloTalk

   • Connects you with native speakers for language exchange via text, voice, and video chats.
   • Website: HelloTalk

3. ConversationExchange

   • Find language partners for practicing speaking skills through face-to-face conversation, correspondence, or text chat.
   • Website: ConversationExchange

Language-Specific Resources

1. SpanishDict (for Spanish learners)

   • Offers dictionary, conjugation tools, grammar guides, and practice exercises.
   • Website: SpanishDict

2. French Language Guide (for French learners)

   • Provides resources for grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
   • Website: French Language Guide

3. JapanesePod101 (for Japanese learners)

   • Offers audio and video lessons for all levels, along with cultural insights.
   • Website: JapanesePod101

Reading and Listening

1. BBC Languages

   • Offers audio and video courses, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural insights.
   • Website: BBC Languages

2. Foreign Language News Sites

   • Reading news in the target language can help with vocabulary and comprehension. Examples include:
     • El País (Spanish): El País
     • Le Monde (French): Le Monde
     • NHK News Web Easy (Japanese): NHK News Web Easy

3. TuneIn

   • Listen to radio stations from around the world in different languages.
   • Website: TuneIn

Academic Resources

1. MIT OpenCourseWare

   • Free course materials from MIT, including foreign language and literature courses.
   • Website: MIT OpenCourseWare

2. OpenLearn by The Open University

   • Offers free courses on various languages.
   • Website: OpenLearn