The Mandarin Scrolls (官卷) – A Mandarin Language Learning Mental RPG
(mandoscrolls.com)
For Cantonese, check out The Cantonese Scrolls (粵卷).
For Cantonese, check out The Cantonese Scrolls (粵卷).
Show HN: A New Way to Learn Languages
(langturbo.com)
Learn faster with podcasts and the latest language learning research.
Learn faster with podcasts and the latest language learning research.
Show HN: Grammarly-like extension for any language
(chromewebstore.google.com)
Instantly improve your writing to native-level in any language with Nativish's AI-powered writing assistant
Instantly improve your writing to native-level in any language with Nativish's AI-powered writing assistant
The Cantonese Scrolls – A Cantonese language learning mental RPG
(cantoscrolls.com)
Welcome to The Cantonese Scrolls (粵卷) - A Cantonese Language Learning Mental RPG.
Welcome to The Cantonese Scrolls (粵卷) - A Cantonese Language Learning Mental RPG.
Ask HN: Moving a not-for-profit web app off AWS
(ycombinator.com)
I'm developing an app to help foreign Buddhist monks in Thailand learn Thai and Pali languages. The app incorporates LLMs for interactive learning, and I'm experimenting with spaced repetition techniques within chatbot interfaces and for long-form text memorization.
I'm developing an app to help foreign Buddhist monks in Thailand learn Thai and Pali languages. The app incorporates LLMs for interactive learning, and I'm experimenting with spaced repetition techniques within chatbot interfaces and for long-form text memorization.
Duolingo's Video Call Offers Realistic Conversation Practice
(duolingo.com)
Picture this: You finally make it to Italy after months of planning your trip. You want to ask the hotel concierge for a dinner recommendation, but when it comes time to speak to them in Italian, you freeze! Does this experience sound familiar?
Picture this: You finally make it to Italy after months of planning your trip. You want to ask the hotel concierge for a dinner recommendation, but when it comes time to speak to them in Italian, you freeze! Does this experience sound familiar?
Show HN: Personalized Duolingo (kind of) for vocabulary building
(github.com/baturyilmaz)
A personalized language-learning app that brings the magic of Duolingo-style lessons to your own curated vocabulary lists and contexts.
A personalized language-learning app that brings the magic of Duolingo-style lessons to your own curated vocabulary lists and contexts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This project automates the daily delivery of an email containing three C1-level Dutch words, their English translations, and example sentences.
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.
It's confession time: after nearly eight years living in Germany, I still haven't learned the language.
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.
Translator Estefania Duque shares her journey studying Tibetan, revealing how language shapes the mind, influences perspective, and offers spiritual inspiration.
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.
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.
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.
Kamikana combines elements from Balatro and Poker, creating an addictive way to pick up Japanese without feeling like you're studying.
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)
Enter phrases in the first column (then press enter or click away)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
🌎 Voiczy transforms language learning into an exciting adventure. Watch your child become a confident multilingual speaker, opening doors to a world of opportunities.
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.
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.
Show HN: 73,530 free book summaries in 40 languages (with paid audio)
(sobrief.com)
Read any non-fiction in 10 minutes
Read any non-fiction in 10 minutes
Show HN: Nuenki - Learn a language while you browse the web
(nuenki.app)
Learn a language while you browse the web.
Learn a language while you browse the web.