HERE ARE SOME EDUCATIONAL SITES TO LEARN A LANGUAGE FOR FREE

 Having an additional language that you can get by in is something exceptional. It’s helpful when you’re traveling, and it can even advance your career, but learning a new language with a tutor is rather expensive.

Free Online Resources

First of all, there are free online resources where you can get the basics down. As your next step, you’ll want to improve your skills by trying to converse or write letters in your new language.

Here are some free online resources

1. The American Foreign Services Institute

The site is basic, but the information is high-quality. All the learning materials are free, and there is an incredible variety of languages accessible, including African languages that you would struggle to find info for elsewhere. You can also listen to audio recordings to get your pronunciation right.

2. Memrise

We all have our own way of learning, and those who are visually orientated will love Memrise. Instead of using a conventional teaching method, you get presented images that represent phrases. Users keep producing new ones, so it’s always fresh. For a fun strategy that turns learning into a game, this is a good choice.

3. BBC Languages.  

BBC Languages offers no less than 40 language classes. You get audio and video lessons that will make you proficient enough to handle a conversation, and you’ll have to sign a few quizzes too. This is a great site to use if you are preparing for a holiday.

4. Openculture

If you’re into free learning, this site offers an incredible range of subjects, including languages. In fact, there are so many courses available, that you’ll probably have to hit the search feature to find what you’re looking for!

5. HiNative

To use this site, you’ll already need a basic grounding, but the fun thing about this is that you can check yourself with the help of a native speaker. Upload sound bites to check your pronunciation, ask someone to check your grammar.

6. Learn a Language

It’s simple. Choose a language and get started! There are lessons, games and activities to keep it interesting. The site also sells linked products, but you should be able to make significant progress without spending a dime.

Language Exchange

The only cost for language exchange is payment in kind. If someone helps you with Chinese, for example, you would have to help them with English. It’s a great way to learn and make new friends.

Here are some language exchange
1. Language Exchanges

This site is very basic but effective. It will help you to find a language exchange partner, and after that, you will communicate via Skype or email. Speak, write and enjoy your conference.

2. Conversation Exchange

This service is very similar to the one offered by Language Exchanges, with the additional benefit of helping you to find a language exchange partner in your area. Once you have established mutual trust, you can get together and chat face to face.

3. My Language Exchange

It’s a very basic site, but it has a few little extras over and above helping you to find an e-buddy for language exchange. You can play word games in your new foreign language, and group homestay exchange feature.

4. Go Speaky

Use this platform to find a language exchange partner in another country. You can handle all communications including video calls through the site, so it’s very safe to use. 

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