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LingoDeer logo

LingoDeer

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Readlang logo

Readlang

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Mango Languages logo

Mango Languages

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Free, Subscription
Free, Subscription
TL;DR
LingoDeer offers in-depth, grammar-focused courses, particularly strong for East Asian languages like Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.
A web-reader tool that translates words and phrases on any website, creating flashcards for you to study later.
Mango offers structured lessons that teach conversational skills through sentence construction and repetition. It's often available for free through public libraries.

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.

Readlang helps you learn a language by reading authentic content from across the web. As a browser extension and web app, it allows you to click on any word or phrase you don’t know on a webpage to get an instant translation. These translated words are automatically saved as flashcards for later review via spaced repetition. It is an exceptional tool for intermediate-to-advanced learners looking to transition to native materials and expand their vocabulary contextually, but it is primarily a reading and vocabulary tool with no speaking component.

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
Structured Course, Grammar First, Comprehensive, Bite Sized Lessons, Grammar Practice
Reading Comprehension, Article Based, Comprehensible Input, Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition
Structured Course, Communicative Approach, Speaking Practice, Pronunciation Training, Audio Lingual, Travel Focused

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Repetitive Content
Limited Speaking Practice, Passive Learning Focus, Browser Plugin Focused
Repetitive Content, Shallow Content, Limited Writing Practice

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Grammar First
Comprehensible Input
Communicative Approach
Audio Lingual

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Spaced Repetition
Article Based

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Grammar Practice
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Reading Comprehension

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
Travel Focused
Comprehensive
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