Online Resources & Apps To Help You With Your Language Learning Needs

Search the links below for Language Specific Resources. 

Spanish Only Online Resources

French Only Online Resources

Chinese Mandarin Online Resources

Multi-language Resources for preschoolers and elementary age children.

Muzzy. Muzzy, a BBC production, is a language acquisition program that is fun for kids and has been used worldwide for many years.  The program currently offers 8 world languages. The story is a bit quirky but very engaging for young kids.  Thankfully, over the past few years they have added new graphics and a number of fun online language learning games and tools.  I recommend this for preschool and early elementary school aged children.

Little Pim.  Little Pim is recommended for 6 months to 6 years of age and is available in 12 different languages (including English).  I like the clarity and repetition of the language being presented.  The graphics and visual aids are also delightful.

Multi-language Resources for all ages.

1) Gus on the Go.  Gus on the Go is a great app for beginning learners.  Available in 28 languages, it is a fun graphics app geared toward children but also enjoyed by beginning adult learners.

2) Duolingo. Duolingo is a free online learning tool great for learning a new language.  While you learn, you also help the translation of texts into other languages.  It also has a free smart phone app so you can learn your new language anywhere.

3) Michel Thomas Method.  A good friend used this method before traveling to France.  He enjoyed the learning approach and felt very comfortable conversing in French after having used it.  Michel Thomas Method offers language courses in 12 different languages.

4) Rosetta Stone.  Rosetta Stone has become popular with a number of local homeschooling families and homeschool cooperatives.

5) Babbel.  Babbel offers courses in 14 languages with a monthly subscription.  It has applications that you can easily download as well as online coursework.

6) Simon and Schuster’s Pimsleur.  This program in an online fee based learning program created by Dr. Pimsleur, an expert in applied linguistics.  It boasts over 50 languages and also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

7) Anki and Memrise.  A few flash card based applications that you can download onto your smart phone or tablet.

8) FluentU teaches 9 different languages through active engagement with a variety of different types of videos.  Videos  includes captions, definitions and other details and it allows you to stop and explore segments in more depth.

9) Rocket Languages offers language learning courses in 13 languages.  The program includes interactive audio lessons combined with cultural lessons and reenforcement testing.

10) BBC Languages offers more 40 language learning tools that cover a wide range for beginner learners for all ages.  The program breaks down sounds and syllables and provide clear annunciation to help learners distinguish new sounds.

11) Language Lizard offers a large selection of books in many world languages.  They also sell an audio pens that go with the books to help with correct pronunciation of words in the various languages.  Moreover, they have full educational programs that they support for both classroom and school learning.

12) TalkBox offers families a fun interactive way to learn learn a second language at home through common phrases and activities that can be done as a family.  The “box” is a set of useful materials on to develop conversation skills around set topics.  The materials are used alongside an app to learn proper pronunciation and other language techniques.  The user can choose from one of more than 12 different languages.

13) FutureLearn offers online language courses for any language learner, whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who wants to improve their vocabulary and skills for a specific use or context. They offer courses from the world’s top universities and well-known educators to help you expand your horizons and career prospects.