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Can apps teach you a language?

Can apps teach you a language?

6 Minute English vor 1 Monat

What's better for learning languages – an app or a class?

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Have you ever used Duolingo, Babbel, Busuu or perhaps another
language-learning app? How did you get on? Some people love the
convenience of these apps – you can learn on the go, like
during your commute to work, rather than committing to a certain
time each week, like learning in a class. But are they teaching
the languages effectively? Neil and Pippa discuss this and teach
you some new vocabulary.

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