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Speechling

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Beelinguapp

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Free, Subscription
Free, Subscription
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.
Speechling is a specialized tool for improving pronunciation. You record yourself mimicking native speakers, and a real coach provides feedback on your recordings.
Beelinguapp presents stories with parallel text in your target and native languages, accompanied by audio. It's a tool for improving reading and listening skills.

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.

Speechling is a non-profit platform singularly focused on improving spoken fluency and pronunciation. The method is simple yet effective: you listen to a sentence from a native speaker, record yourself saying it, and submit your recording for feedback from a human coach. This targeted approach provides personalized corrections that automated speech recognition cannot offer. It is not a comprehensive course for learning a language from scratch, but rather an invaluable tool for learners who have a basic foundation and want to refine their accent and conversational confidence.

Beelinguapp facilitates language learning through reading with its unique side-by-side text display. Users can read stories, articles, and songs in their target language while having their native language visible for reference. Each text is accompanied by "karaoke-style" audio that highlights the words as they are spoken, enhancing both reading and listening comprehension. While it doesn't offer grammar instruction or speaking practice, it is an effective and engaging resource for learners who enjoy story-based content and want to build vocabulary in context.

Features

Key Features
Comprehensible Input, Immersion, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Article Based, Audio Based, Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice, Pronunciation Training, Audio Lingual, Tutor Feedback
Story Based, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Comprehensible Input, Audio Based, Parallel Text

Limitations

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

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion
Audio Lingual

Content & Material Type

Audio Based
Story Based
Article Based

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
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