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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Free, Subscription
One Time Purchase
TL;DR
LingQ helps you learn by reading and listening to interesting content. It tracks your known words and lets you look up and save new vocabulary from context.
Busuu provides structured language lessons with a unique feature that allows native speakers to correct your speaking and writing exercises. It's a balanced approach for building foundational skills.
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

LingQ is a language learning platform built on the principle of comprehensible input. It provides a vast library of articles, podcasts, interviews, and books, often with accompanying audio. As users read and listen, they can instantly look up new words and save them as "LingQs" for later review with a built-in spaced repetition system. The app visually tracks vocabulary growth, allowing learners to choose content suited to their level. It's an excellent tool for intermediate to advanced learners looking to expand their vocabulary and improve comprehension through massive exposure to authentic material.

Busuu offers well-structured courses that balance vocabulary, grammar, and practical application. Its standout feature is the integrated community, where learners can submit writing and speaking exercises for feedback from native speakers. While the core curriculum provides a solid foundation from beginner to intermediate levels, the quality and speed of community feedback can vary. The app's speech recognition tool is functional but not its main strength, making Busuu a strong choice for those who appreciate guided learning supplemented by human interaction.

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
Comprehensible Input, Immersion, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Article Based, Audio Based, Vocabulary Builder
Structured Course, Communicative Approach, Community, Writing Practice, Speaking Practice, Comprehensive, Bite Sized Lessons, Grammar Practice, Offline Access
Audio Based, Communicative Approach, Speaking Practice, Comprehensible Input, Passive Learning

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Weak Grammar Explanation, Passive Learning Focus
Bad Speech Recognition, Inconsistent Community Feedback
Shallow Content, Passive Learning Focus, No Reading Writing

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion
Communicative Approach

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Audio Based
Article Based

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Grammar Practice
Speaking Practice
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Writing Practice

Interaction & Technology

Community
Offline Access

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
Passive Learning
Comprehensive
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