Hands Free Ways to Learn a Language

The traditional imagery of learning a language is usually associated with books, a tutor, pen

pals, and a whole lot of other seemingly endless (and heavy) material that frankly doesn’t seem practical in today’s world. However, this does not need to be so. With the turn of the century and the introduction of smart devices, learning languages is more accessible than ever, and in ways that work around the busy schedules of most adults today.

Here's my top favourite five ways to learning a language using hands free techniques as you go about your day!

#1 YouTube Clips

With over 5 billion videos watched every day, YouTube revolutionized and has dominated the video-streaming industry since 2005. While listening to foreign music is not a primary means to learning a language, YouTube gives access to other cultural videos from around the world. In addition to the music videos and movie trailers, innumerable educational videos can be found on YouTube, including of course language tutorials as well.

#2 Videos on Cudoo

Cudoo’s microlearning online courses are a practical way to pick up a new language in a short time. The courses are short and effective (micros) and allow for quicker and more efficient information retention for further use. Language Micros are designed to deliver “CAN-DO’s” as you learn. With 24/7 access to hundreds of self-study courses, videos and micros, and internationally standardized certificates, Cudoo offers a super convenient medium of learning languages.

#3 Audio files on Langu.ag

With over a 160+ languages to choose from, Langu.ag is an award winning app that allows you to study languages on the go using audio files, transliteration and games. Your progress is continually tracked as extra motivation and also consistently saved, so you can just pick up where you leave off whenever time permits.

# 4 FaceTime or Skype with a Language Buddy

Gone are the days of keeping up via email with a pen-pal from another country! With the advent of free mediums such as Facetime and Skype, the opportunity to have face-to-face conversations and brush up on speaking skills is just an app away. In addition, meeting new people from across the world is also easier owing to public apps such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. There's also loads of free language exchange platforms out there.

# 5 Audiobooks

One of the best ways recommended to pick up a foreign language has traditionally been to read a familiar book translated in the language you are trying to learn. As they are more engaging than music, listeners are forced to pay closer attention lest the plot be lost. This will actively train your mind to pick up on nuances and specific meanings of words by listening to an unfamiliar voice whose diction might vary from yours, while the big picture of the plot is still understood.

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