Free Finnish App + Games for Learning Basic Vocabulary

Free App and Dozens of Online Finnish Games

Internet Polyglot offers fun and free games for learning basic Finnish vocabulary online. They also offer free Finnish apps for Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch).

Similar to digital flashcards + audio

There are currently over forty lessons available in tutorial, guessing, typing, matching and mix formats. These Finnish educational games are similar to learning with flashcards, with the added benefit of audio for pronunciation along with the fun of being able to mix and match the game experience.

Free iOS + Android app

Free Infographic Shows 50 Curious Facts about Language

Visual Graphic of 'Awesome' Language Facts

Did you know Pinocchio is the second most translated book in the world after the Bible? How about that sign language speakers have accents? Or that a kid in his bedroom started a micronation with its own language of 35,000+ words!

These and other intriguing language-related tibits have been incorporated into the infographic below by the UIC London team. I thought it would cool and interesting for readers of our blog, so I've posted it below.

Language Infographic

Learn Czech with Android Apps

More Czech Android Apps than you can Handle!

Anyone with an Android gadget most likely knows about Google Play, as it's become the go-to source for Android apps. That said, I wanted to point out a pre-defined search on the Google Play website that allows users to view available apps for learning Czech.

Czech is one language for which there is no shortage of apps to discover, test and use. This is a good thing, but it can also be daunting. Apps with good reviews (and lots of them) are generally a good place to start.

Learn Polish with Android Apps

More Polish Android Apps than you can Handle!

Anyone with an Android gadget most likely knows about Google Play, as it's become the go-to source for Android apps. That said, I wanted to point out a pre-defined search on the Google Play website that allows users to view available apps for learning Polish.

Polish is one language for which there is no shortage of apps to discover, test and use. This is a good thing, but it can also be daunting. Apps with good reviews (and lots of them) are generally a good place to start.

Learn Hungarian with Android Apps

More Hungarian Android Apps than you can Handle!

Anyone with an Android gadget most likely knows about Google Play, as it's become the go-to source for Android apps. That said, I wanted to point out a pre-defined search on the Google Play website that allows users to view available apps for learning Hungarian.

Check reviews of apps to narrow down selection

Hungarian is one language for which there is no shortage of apps to discover, test and use. This is a good thing, but it can also be daunting. Apps with good reviews (and lots of them) are generally a good place to start.

Some free apps, some paid

'Chinglish' Photos and Shenzhen's Efforts to Tidy Chinese-English Translation

Shenzhen Engages Public in English Translation Efforts

A recent France24 culture article featured a number of humorous 'Chinglish' translations for public signs.

A new project in the Cantonese mega-border-city, Shenzhen, focuses on tapping the public to spot signs with flawed translations and submit alternatives. The submissions will be looked over by a team of pro translators and a prize will be awarded to winning participants.

Free Hungarian App + Games for Learning Basic Vocabulary

Free App and Dozens of Online Hungarian Games

Internet Polyglot offers fun and free games for learning basic Hungarian vocabulary online. They also offer free Hungarian apps for Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch).

Similar to digital flashcards + audio

There are currently over forty lessons available in tutorial, guessing, typing, matching and mix formats. These Hungarian educational games are similar to learning with flashcards, with the added benefit of audio for pronunciation along with the fun of being able to mix and match the game experience.

Free iOS + Android app

Best Web Browser for Language Learning?

The Way Goats Eat is Called Browsing

When given the chance, goats range freely and choose their preferred diet.

Not all goats fancy the same plant food.

Free Browser Apps for Language Learners

Google's browser, Chrome (Chromium on Linux), lets language learning services make native tools for education.

Huge Tool Selection

There are simply too many Chrome language apps to go into here, so you'll have to take a look for yourself at the selections to see if there are some that fit your target language and needs. To use these apps you'll need to install Chrome and then add the apps you want to use.

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