Language Learning

From The Newcastle upon Tyne Wiki

Language Learning Websites

http://smart.fm/

http://www.livemocha.com

Language Learning Software

Language learning programs are used for translation, tutoring, testing and pronunciation. They range from quick fix tourist guides to full interactive multimedia programs.

Anki

Flashcard learning has been around for a long time. Anki uses a scientifically proven repetition algorithm to promote memeory retention and is especially usefull for vocabulary and phrase learning.

http://www.ichi2.net/anki/ and http://ichi2.net/anki/download/ to download the client program.

http://groups.google.com/group/ankisrs/topics - forum

http://www.www.anki.com/ - for the Palm - but it is a separate project. Language downloads are here: http://www.anki.com/community_download.html

http://wiki.github.com/ridisculous/anki-iknow-importer - for a plugin that imports vocabulary lists from smart.fm!

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