Social networks which help you to learn foreign languages
Knowledge of foreign languages is an important professional skill that is necessary for successful study, career growth, networking, and self-development. In this article, we have gathered the most popular free social networks where you could practice your foreign languages easier and get better every day!
Language learning social networks get you chatting casually with native speakers, which won't just give you essential communication practice but will also expose you to new vocabulary, slang, and cultural lessons you'd normally have to travel for. Below you can find a list of such free services:
Busuu (busuu.com/en)
Each lesson has its own theme. It includes writing exercises, dialogues, vocabulary studies, talking with native speakers, and final tests. The resource allows you to attend interactive language courses and take online lessons. Most of the content is free.
The service is designed to study Spanish, French, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Polish.
Livemocha (mylanguageexchange.com)
Livemocha is an online language learning community, providing instructional materials in 38 languages and a platform for speakers to interact with and help each other learn new languages. According to the site, it had approximately 12 million registered members from 196 countries around the globe.
English, Baby! (englishbaby.com)
The main advantage of the service is that every day you get a free lesson on a new topic. Audio materials, grammar assignments, chats, and even the opportunity to enroll in a foreign language school are available here. There is also a section for the exchange of experience between the teachers as well.
The language of study is English.
Lang8 (lang-8.com)
The concept of this page is very simple.
1) You write a post in the language you learn
2) Native speakers correct spelling, speech, and grammatical errors
The top posts and their fixes are always available for viewing. The service allows you easily make friends. There are paid and free accounts.
The service allows you to learn 19 languages.
Ling (lingq.com)
The service is created for absolute beginners. Here you can find virtual communication, teacher assistance, audio lessons, and podcasts. The main goal of the service is to expand your knowledge of vocabulary and develop communication skills.
More than 20 languages are available for study.
Interpals (https://www.interpals.net/)
InterPals is a 100% free platform to make new friends, practice languages with native speakers, and meet travelers. The site has become by far the largest and most popular free pen pal site on the web. Not only that, but it has become the go-to site for language practice and finding friends at travel locations.
Hopefully, this material was helpful for you!
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