Gus on the Go

Gus on the Go is a fantastic iOS/Android app for students wanting to learn a language.  This is all done through a wide variety of games and exercises such as: matching, bubbles, horse racing and more.  All in all there are over 10 fun filled activities that students can do while exploring different maps and unlocking more and more features.  Just to give an example I let me 6 and 7 yr old try this app out first and they played it for about an hour before I could even sit down to check it out.

I highly recommend checking out Gus on the Go by clicking here!!!

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Taplingua

Taplingua is a free iPad app for adults for learning the Spanish language.  Unlike other apps that teach you specific words by associating it w/ an object (ala flashcard style) Taplingua uses real-life situations and conversations to teach the language.  The way this works is quite innovative as a user first listens to a conversation between two native speakers and then watch a video where a tutor guides a person through the conversation pointing out hints, cues, etc (Guided Learning).  After that there is a pop-up note section to help strengthen and reinforce learning before taking exercise to gage one's success.

I highly recommend checking out Taplingua by clicking here!!!

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Learn English for Toddlers

Learn English for Toddlers is a new free iPad app designed for preschoolers learning to learn the English language.  This is ideal for ESL/EFL/ELL teachers and students and of course parents.  It's a very easy to use simple educational app that has kids interact w/ different animated bubbles that focuses on different objects such as: animals, colors, toys, school items, etc.  Also, there are nice controls features for parents as well as over 100 different vocabulary words.

I highly recommend checking out Learn English for Toddlers by clicking here!!

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Language Nursery School

Language Nursery School is a wonderful iOS app for introducing young kids to foreign languages.  This app uses interactive nursery rhymes to expose children to 5 different languages such as: French, Spanish, English, and more.

I recommend checking out Language Nursery School by clicking here!!

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Spanish MOOC

Spanish MOOC is a free online Spanish course for anyone.  This course is a 12 week course 6 hrs per week.  The course will use Google+ Hangouts, recorded video, and Instreamia's learning platform.  After the course students should be able to speak, read, and write in Spanish.  This course runs from Jan 21st 2013 to April 8th 2013.

I recommend checking out Spanish MOOC by clicking here.

Lingual

Lingual is an exciting new multi-lanugage learning iPad app that is under development (via Kickstarter program) by Tiny Factory.  This is done through innovative game play that has players visiting different landmarks to not only help teach the language but geography and culture as well.  It is a part of a Kickstarter program which is looking to fund their efforts and release the app this Dec.

I highly recommend checking out Lingual and even supporting it by clicking here!!!

Spanish Verb Chart

Spanish Verb Chart is a an excellent interactive chart/application for verb conjugation.  This chart helps people learn the Spanish language by illustrating the 14 basic verb tenses of the Spanish language.  Also, it is ideal for Teachers of the Spanish language and can be used on any iOS device.

I highly recommend checking out Spanish Verb Chart for those wanting to teach or learn Spanish by clicking here!!

10 Sites for Teaching/Learning a Foreign Language

This blog gets readers from around the the world.  A lot of them are teachers of ESL/EFL/ELL and teach or know foreign languages.  This posted is dedicated to those teachers of foreign languages as I hope these sites will be of some benefit to them.

*This list is in alphabetical order.

10 Sites for Teaching/Learning a Foreign Language

1. Duolingo -  Is an interesting site that allows users to translate text from the web.  Sentences are given to users at their own learning pace and Duolingo supplies words w/ images to reinforce learning.
2. Imendi - A nice site to learn 8 foreign languages through 12 lessons that incorporates flash card style games.
3. Instreami - A innovative site for learning a language through the use of digital video.
4. Learn a Language - A great site for learning a variety of languages through the use of online games, activities, and more.
5. Lingt Classroom - A great site w/ educational portal that allows teachers to create voice based assignments.
6. Lyrics Gap - Is a fun site for learning a language by filling in the missing words of a song.  A user can even create their own exercises by selecting what word to be omitted and then sharing a link.
7. Memrise - A good site for learning a variety of subjects including foreign languages through an innovative flash card system.
8. Nabber - A nice collaborative site that allows user to search for a word/term and finding translations/suggestions left by others.
9. Nulu Languages - A excellent site for learning a foreign language through online translations of current events and use of flashcards.  Also, has an educational portal for student tracking.
10. Word Steps - A great way to learn foreign language words by creating words list w/ images and audio.  Words Steps also has a mobile app which is ideal for learning on the go.

Lingt Classroom

Lingt Classroom is a new site that is excellent for foreign language teachers.  This site through an educational portal allows teachers to create interactive online voice based assignments (that include, text, images, video) and then track/assess students progress.  These assignments are geared toward using your voice and allows students to listen to teachers and record their own voice.

I highly recommend checking out Lingt Classroom by clicking here!!!

Nulu

Nulu is a new (beta) site ideal for Foreign Language teachers wanting to teach a new language.  This site has an educational portal which allows for students/classes to sign up and learn a language through choosing a current event news topic to read.  These stories are then translated into a language, annotate words/phrases, and even help w/ pronunciation.  Through an innovative flash card system for studying words students can use self reflection for learning by setting words to: easy, medium, or hard.  Best of all a teacher can track student progress and reading comprehension.

I highly recommend checking out Nulu by clicking here!!!