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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
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.
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

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.

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
Comprehensible Input, Immersion, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Article Based, Audio Based, Vocabulary Builder
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, Weak Grammar Explanation, Passive Learning Focus
Weak Grammar Explanation, Not A Course
Shallow Content, Passive Learning Focus, No Reading Writing

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion
Communicative Approach

Content & Material Type

Audio Based
Article Based
User Generated

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Writing Practice

Interaction & Technology

Community
Language Exchange

Learning Context & Style

Passive Learning
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