Hacker News with Generative AI: Language Learning

Duolingo sees 216% spike in U.S. users learning Chinese amid TikTok ban (techcrunch.com)
TikTok U.S. users have been learning Chinese on Duolingo in increasing numbers amid their adoption of a Chinese social app called RedNote ahead of the TikTok ban.

Social Media, Language Learning, China, United States

15 points by vinni2 2 days ago | 1 comments

Why China is losing interest in English (economist.com)
IN PREPARATION FOR the summer Olympics in 2008, the authorities in Beijing, the host city and China’s capital, launched a campaign to teach English to residents likely to come in contact with foreign visitors.

China, English Language, Language Learning, Education, Culture

21 points by teractiveodular 8 days ago | 31 comments

Guide to Japanese Idioms (japanswitch.com)
七転び八起き・Nanakorobiyaoki Do you know what that is? That’s one of the Japanese idioms. An idiom is an expression, quote, or phrase that usually brings up a figurative meaning that is not literal, that is connected to the phrase. It is often a customary turn of phrase that is only comprehensible because it is popular and used by most people.

Japanese Language, Idioms, Culture, Language Learning

20 points by agarttha 9 days ago | 2 comments

A web app to read Latin texts with inline translations (adi.earth)

Latin, Web Apps, Translation, Education, Language Learning

124 points by realaleris149 20 days ago | 68 comments

Show HN: I send myself automated emails to practice Dutch (github.com/ThReinecke)
This project automates the daily delivery of an email containing three C1-level Dutch words, their English translations, and example sentences.

Language Learning, Automation, Email, Dutch, Open Source

157 points by tr97 22 days ago | 104 comments

Efficient German Language Learning: Is Anki the Answer? (argpar.se)
It's confession time: after nearly eight years living in Germany, I still haven't learned the language.

Language Learning, Germany, Anki, Education, Technology

56 points by shinryuu 31 days ago | 93 comments

Learning Tibetan changed the way I think (2023) (lionsroar.com)
Translator Estefania Duque shares her journey studying Tibetan, revealing how language shapes the mind, influences perspective, and offers spiritual inspiration.

Language Learning, Tibetan, Linguistics, Philosophy, Spirituality

86 points by whereistimbo 36 days ago | 87 comments

Ask HN: Does Duolingo Work? (ycombinator.com)
I've been using Duolingo for 400+ days to learn French. While the App does a pretty good job of giving me the feeling of actual learning, I don't feel like I've learned much when taking a step back and reflecting on it.

Language Learning, Education, Software, User Experience

13 points by robertkoss 40 days ago | 27 comments

Most addictive way to learn Japanese (kamikana.com)
Kamikana combines elements from Balatro and Poker, creating an addictive way to pick up Japanese without feeling like you're studying.

Language Learning, Games, Japan

11 points by ru_an_ng 41 days ago | 3 comments

Show HN: A program to learn phrases in multiple languages at once (fluent.monster)
Enter phrases in the first column (then press enter or click away)

Language Learning, Programming, Software, Tools

9 points by adampzakaria 52 days ago | 6 comments

Chrestomathy (wikipedia.org)
A chrestomathy (/krɛˈstɒməθi/ kreh-STOM-ə-thee; from the Ancient Greek χρηστομάθεια khrēstomátheia 'desire of learning', from χρηστός khrēstós 'useful' + μανθάνω manthánō 'learn') is a collection of selected literary passages (usually from a single author); a selection of literary passages from a foreign language assembled for studying the language; or a text in various languages, used especially as an aid in learning a subject.

Language Learning, Literature, Linguistics, Education

18 points by thunderbong 64 days ago | 1 comments

Duolingo: We reduced our cloud spending by 20% (duolingo.com)
Duolingo has come a long way since its humble beginnings—in just the last few years, we’ve doubled down on improving beloved features like Stories, and creating immersive lessons like DuoRadio and Adventures, just to name a few.

Cloud Computing, Cost Reduction, Language Learning, Software

7 points by super_linear 76 days ago | 1 comments

Learn to Read Russian in 15 Minutes (ryanestrada.com)

Language Learning, Russia

14 points by Tomte 82 days ago | 5 comments

Show HN: I made a simple web app to help kids learn a new language (voiczy.com)
🌎 Voiczy transforms language learning into an exciting adventure. Watch your child become a confident multilingual speaker, opening doors to a world of opportunities.

Education, Web Development, Children, Language Learning

47 points by rioppondalis 99 days ago | 43 comments

12 Months of Mandarin (isaak.net)
Estimates for achieving intermediate fluency in Mandarin Chinese range up to spending years and around 4000 total hours (2,200h classroom hours, 1,800 outside). I did it in 1500 hours total and less than a year.

Language Learning, Mandarin, Personal Experience

502 points by misiti3780 106 days ago | 295 comments

Show HN: 73,530 free book summaries in 40 languages (with paid audio) (sobrief.com)
Read any non-fiction in 10 minutes

Books, Summaries, Language Learning, Audiobooks

39 points by jazz3020 109 days ago | 46 comments

Show HN: Nuenki - Learn a language while you browse the web (nuenki.app)
Learn a language while you browse the web.

Language Learning, Web Browsing, Tools

18 points by Alex-Programs 119 days ago | 20 comments

In Japanese You Need a Dictionary to Count Things (aethermug.com)

Japanese Language, Language Learning, Linguistics

21 points by mrcgnc 163 days ago | 10 comments

The meanest app: Duolingo subjects its users to "emotional blackmail" (businessinsider.com)