I’d like to have books to study out of and maybe some types of slideshows. Something with a clear outline of the path ahead would be nice.

  • hydrashok@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    I’ve been using Duolingo to learn a language for a few years now, enjoy it, and feel that I continue to progress. I know there are other apps out there as well but I don’t have any experience with them. Duo does have a gamification component to it — some of which you can disable, but not all — and there is a cost if you choose to subscribe.

    For me, though, I’m likely going to need to immerse myself and/or take a few formal classes to get better at conversational speaking as I keep learning. Not many folks around me learning German. The app does help practice conversations and give tips, which is nice, but using a language in real life with another person is more effective for me.

    • sneaky@r.nfEnglish
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      2 days ago

      I found duolingo very helpful for spanish, but I recognize that if I hadn’t taken the class in high school it wouldn’t have been nearly as easy to jump into duolingo.