Language learning apps

[jhkaplan]

Does anybody have any recommendations for language learning apps, primarily for Spanish? I've seen a few in the app store with a wide range of prices, and I wanted to see if anyone had any input.

For background, I took 6 years of Spanish in high school and college, but the last course I took was about 6-7 years ago. I still remember a Loy, but I definitely need a conversational conjugation refresher course to prepare for a trip to chile next year.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[nostaws]

I know I am not answering the question, because I haven't used any language learning apps on the ipad.

However, I know a lot of public libraries offer free online access to language resources like an online version of Rosetta Stone, or Auralog.

Anyone have a chance to try these on an iPad? I don't know if they are flash based or what.

I used to teach Spanish, and would direct my students (and their parents) to those resources during the non-school months for practice.

 

[jhkaplan]

I know I am not answering the question, because I haven't used any language learning apps on the ipad.

However, I know a lot of public libraries offer free online access to language resources like an online version of Rosetta Stone, or Auralog.

Anyone have a chance to try these on an iPad? I don't know if they are flash based or what.

I used to teach Spanish, and would direct my students (and their parents) to those resources during the non-school months for practice.

I remember reading somewhere yesterday that the online version of Rosetta stone was flash based, and it didn't work well w Skyfire.

 

[jessecmaddox]

April 21 Check out TripLingo

I can't offer you immediate help, but on April 21st we're launching TripLingo. The reason we're launching it is the reason you posted this question: there are tons of language-learning apps, but they're all terrible!

Check out this article in the Guardian that tells it like it is: guardian.co.uk/education/2011/mar/08/mobile-learning-technology-apps-moore

TripLingo is customized and teaches you how the locals actually speak. You can sign up on our homepage if you want to be notified when we launch!

Anyways- apologies for the self plug, but came across this article and thought you'd be interested.

If you're looking for something immediate- what are your goals? I've tried most of the apps so I can recommend one that is atleast mediocre for the interim.

Best,
Jesse
TripLingo Founder

Here's an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution about us if you're interested: ajc.com/business/entrepreneur-hopes-to-find-851469.html

 

[jhkaplan]

I can't offer you immediate help, but on April 21st we're launching TripLingo. The reason we're launching it is the reason you posted this question: there are tons of language-learning apps, but they're all terrible!

Check out this article in the Guardian that tells it like it is: guardian.co.uk/education/2011/mar/08/mobile-learning-technology-apps-moore

TripLingo is customized and teaches you how the locals actually speak. You can sign up on our homepage if you want to be notified when we launch!

Anyways- apologies for the self plug, but came across this article and thought you'd be interested.

If you're looking for something immediate- what are your goals? I've tried most of the apps so I can recommend one that is atleast mediocre for the interim.

Best,
Jesse
TripLingo Founder

Here's an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution about us if you're interested: ajc.com/business/entrepreneur-hopes-to-find-851469.html

Hey Jesse, thanks for the info about your App. I'll definitely check it out when it's released. My problems w/ the current language apps probably have to do more with me and my level than the apps. Like I said, I took 6 years, so a lot of the basic stuff is coming back to me easily. I still need some grammar work, but most of the catch up i need to do is regarding conjugations and conversational spanish. Maybe I'm just not looking at the right apps...

Please report back when it launches. I'll take a look at it.

Thanks!

 

[Camino]

Hi

I've been preparing for a trip to France and Spain and got into the Earworms system on my iPad

Amazingly easy to get into, even I felt comfortable at my local restaurant!!

Check out http://earwormsmobile.com - I think they are also available as MP3 files for non-apple users

Good Luck!