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HiNative

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Mango Languages

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
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TL;DR
Ask native speakers questions about their language and culture, from "Does this sound natural?" to pronunciation help.
Speakly focuses on teaching the 4,000 most frequently used words of a language. It uses spaced repetition and real-life scenarios to help you communicate effectively as quickly as possible.
Mango offers structured lessons that teach conversational skills through sentence construction and repetition. It's often available for free through public libraries.

Description

Description

HiNative functions as a global Q&A forum connecting language learners with native speakers. Instead of a structured course, it allows you to ask specific questions about vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Users can get quick corrections on their writing or upload audio to ask for pronunciation feedback. It is an invaluable utility for clarifying doubts and getting authentic input, but it is a supplement for learning, not a standalone course.

Speakly’s methodology is built on teaching the 4,000 most statistically useful words of a target language. The app uses spaced repetition flashcards, listening exercises, and simulated conversations to embed these high-frequency words and phrases. By prioritizing practical vocabulary, Speakly helps beginners and intermediate learners build conversational confidence quickly. While light on deep grammar, its practical approach is highly efficient for those whose primary goal is to start speaking.

Mango Languages offers a structured, conversation-focused curriculum available for a wide range of languages. Its methodology involves breaking down sentences into component parts and encouraging the learner to construct them piece by piece. Lessons emphasize practical communication and are enriched with cultural notes. A notable feature is the voice comparison tool, which allows users to record themselves and visually compare their pronunciation waveform to that of a native speaker. Many users can access Mango Languages for free through participating public libraries, making it a very accessible option.

Features

Key Features
Community, Language Exchange, Writing Practice, User Generated, Pronunciation Training
Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition, Communicative Approach, Listening Comprehension, Bite Sized Lessons
Structured Course, Communicative Approach, Speaking Practice, Pronunciation Training, Audio Lingual, Travel Focused

Limitations

Known Issues
Weak Grammar Explanation, Not A Course
Weak Grammar Explanation, Small Language Selection
Repetitive Content, Shallow Content, Limited Writing Practice

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Communicative Approach
Audio Lingual

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Spaced Repetition
User Generated

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Listening Comprehension
Writing Practice

Interaction & Technology

Community
Language Exchange

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
Travel Focused
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