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LingoDeer logo

LingoDeer

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HiNative

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Learn with Paul Noble

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Free, Subscription
One Time Purchase
TL;DR
LingoDeer offers in-depth, grammar-focused courses, particularly strong for East Asian languages like Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.
Ask native speakers questions about their language and culture, from "Does this sound natural?" to pronunciation help.
A highly effective audio course that teaches you to build sentences from scratch. Excellent for speaking and listening but lacks reading or writing components.

Description

Description

LingoDeer is often seen as a more structured alternative to apps like Duolingo. It provides a well-organized curriculum with detailed grammar explanations at the beginning of each lesson, which is especially helpful for understanding complex languages. The app is highly regarded for its courses in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. While its lesson format can feel repetitive, it builds a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary for beginner to intermediate learners.

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.

The Paul Noble Method is a purely audio-based course designed to get you speaking quickly and without stress. It avoids rote memorization, instead teaching you how to build sentences using a small set of high-frequency words and simple grammar rules. This approach is highly effective for developing foundational conversational skills and can be used passively, such as during a commute. Its primary limitation is the complete absence of reading or writing practice, and it is intended to build a core competency rather than advanced fluency.

Features

Key Features
Structured Course, Grammar First, Comprehensive, Bite Sized Lessons, Grammar Practice
Community, Language Exchange, Writing Practice, User Generated, Pronunciation Training
Audio Based, Communicative Approach, Speaking Practice, Comprehensible Input, Passive Learning

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Repetitive Content
Weak Grammar Explanation, Not A Course
Shallow Content, Passive Learning Focus, No Reading Writing

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Grammar First
Comprehensible Input
Communicative Approach

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Audio Based
User Generated

Primary Skill Focus

Grammar Practice
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Writing Practice

Interaction & Technology

Community
Language Exchange

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
Passive Learning
Comprehensive
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