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In a 16-week study comparing the effectiveness of language learning with Duolingo vs. in a classroom, Gonzalez-Fernandez and De la Viña found that “overall […] app-based learning can support certain aspects of L2 development, particularly receptive grammar and vocabulary knowledge, while classroom-basedinstruction is more beneficial for developing listening skills” (2025). The article also notes that…
As I continue my exploration of online language-learning resources, I wanted to review the app that I first used to learn Spanish several years ago: Memrise. Memrise is a free app with a premium version that allows you access to more specific chat features and grammar support. I really like that Memrise teaches you new…
Below, I have included a brief screen recording of a video from the Yabla Italian app. As you can see in the video, it features a real person talking, it includes subtitles in English and Italian, and along the bottom of the screen there are options to slow the recording, loop the recording, or play…
I am new to Magic School AI and generally cautious of generative AI. This week, I wanted to try out some of the more unique and specific tools offered by Magic School AI. Below, I will document the prompts I submitted, the AI responses, and my personal response to the Magic School IEP generator. I…
For my free-inquiry project, I will be investigating and comparing the effectiveness of various online language-learning tools, particularly Yabla and Duolingo, although I may explore other apps such as Memrise for comparison. Although I intend to explore the language learning tools for my French immersion classroom, I will be testing the tools by learning Italian,…
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