Hello Terri, Even though I see that other listers have already made suggestions, I would like to say something. Indeed, what you’re looking for is called gaming in the language-learning strategies of recent theoretical accounts. On the other hand, decontextualized memorization and traditional approaches on language learning are not sufficiently enough effective to reach competence in any given spoken language. That only works for archeologists or linguists researching on dead languages.
My suggestion is trying a holistic approach in which you can carry out different activities related to the four basic skills in any given language. Gaming is pretty good, but it is just a small part of the learning process. Learning a language as an adult is a complex process that requires getting out of one’s comfort zone. However, this doesn’t mean that it should be boring or nerve-wracking. In short, I would suggest not letting false expectations entice you. Best, Leo Bado -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 5:12 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Looking for accessible language learning Apps Hello everyone, I can't remember if this was recently asked here, or not. If so, I do apologize. I know I saw similar questions somewhere. Anyway, I am looking for an accessible App, to help me possibly learn a new language. I am most interested in learning Chinese, Spanish, and maybe one other as well. I don't know how possible any of this is. But I just really want to try it, rather or not it works out. I want an App where the learning is done through interaction. Not just studying, or trying to do a lot of memorizing. Also, I don't mind purchasing an App. Or paying to learn the languages. But I would like the App to be quite accessible, and easy to use, if possible. What do you all think? Does what I am looking for, even exist? Thank you, Terri -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at <mailto:caraqu...@caraquinn.com> caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: <http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/CH2PR04MB683996B996C624A18D4D7DA5A80B9%40CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/CH2PR04MB683996B996C624A18D4D7DA5A80B9%40CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/043f01d83635%2454fa3540%24feee9fc0%24%40myself.com.
