Language App revolutionizes world of learning
Occasionally The Feather highlights one app that is relevant to campus life. This week Duolingo, a free multilanguage learning guide will be featured.
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Duolingo was created by Guatemalan entrepreneur Luis Von Ahn in 2012. Since then the app and online site has generated more than 25 million users and won App of the Year from both Apple and Google. In addition, the company received Best Education Startup at the 2014 Crunchies, a series of technological based awards.
Duolingo currently offers up to nine language courses for English speakers including Spanish, French and German. An additional course on American English is available in 15 foreign languages. It is compatible for both iOS and android systems and contains a colorful and user friendly format.
The Duolingo learning process involves a series of interactive games that enables a person to progressively move to higher and higher levels within the program. It even has the ability to record one?s voice. This is designed to aid in proper vocalization methods.
Once users master the basics they begin to advance to more difficult levels of expertise. Users have the ability to review their lessons and retake sessions at any time. There is also an option for inviting friends, making the world of Duolingo a social sphere as well. Check the Duolingo app on Facebook as well.
Junior Emily Ladd missed a year of Spanish due to schedule issues. As a Spanish II student Ladd decided to refresh her knowledge through Duolingo. She says that the site makes learning a new language an enjoyable experience.
“It?s fun, but challenging and really useful,” Ladd said. “It’s more like a game than just a quiz. It also encourages you to take a refresher course after awhile and can figure out the words you?re struggling with. It teaches you the basics with words and phrases you would use in daily language too. You learn grammar and all the basics you need, yet still a fun way.”
For more information on Duolingo, check their Twitter page: @Duolingo and/or read about it on the TNW blog.
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