Foreign language classes have proven a popular target for cash-strapped administrators looking to cut costs. We understand the money has to come from somewhere, and the practicality of a class like Latin could be debated. But as the United States continues on its path toward being home to the most Spanish speakers in [...]
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Over at BestCollegesOnline.com they’ve got a list of 16 excellent iPad apps for those learning English as a second language. Learning English can be difficult, but there are a host of fantastic applications that make the process easier, more interesting and – dare we say it? – fun. Here are the first three – [...]
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As proponents of online learning, we love Khan Academy. Now they’ve gone and made us love them even more by creating an iPad app. The app, just released yesterday, brings the Academy’s 2,700 educational videos to the tablet, where you can learn anything from how to prepare for the SAT to the steps of [...]
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This iPhone app is for beginner learners looking to improve their everyday Korean vocabulary. Similar apps in the Accela series exist for other languages, including Spanish, French and German. Imagine if you could multiply your friends, networks and contacts by meeting people who speak a different language? We’ve all thought about it [...]
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The Opposites is a great iPad app for helping kids improve their vocabulary The Opposites will help your child learn about and memorize a vast amount of vocabulary along with corresponding antonyms. It consists of ten different levels, each stage with a corresponding level of vocabulary. As the game progresses, the user [...]
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Learn Spanish through games with this language app that will appeal to adults and children alike. As a teacher, I love teaching through games, as well as learning through them myself! Making learning fun is important to me and this app fits the bill. MindSnacks Spanish is available for iPod, iPhone and iPad. [...]
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Image captured from HowStuffWorks Discovery’s How Stuff Works team provides an endless stream of useful info. Can you avoid paying bank fees? When is the cheapest time to fly? How do tablets work? These are just some of the questions you get the answers for from a great new app developed by the Discovery [...]
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Wanna go to Harvard? Learn from Harvard geeks who have an app that will get you ready to join them in Harvard Yard. Ye Olde Harvard. This year is the 375th anniversary of the founding of world renowned Harvard University (in 1636 officially, the college opened its doors in 1638 with a stern headmaster and [...]
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