LibGuides: World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Resources: Language Resources

Language Learning Sites and Apps

Collected below are some free online or app-based language resources with materials covering the primary language departments and course offerings at Augustana. For additional resources and language-specific learning tools, go to the matching page linked under "Language-Specific Resources."

Duolingo
Duolingo is a popular app and online language-learning resource that uses interactive games and stories to reinforce vocabulary and grammar in over 40 real and fantasy language, including Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Chinese, Swedish, Navajo, and Klingon, among others.
Memrise
Memrise is a video- and quiz-based language resource that tailors lessons and video content to the student's interests. Memrise offers courses in 23 languages, including French, Spanish, German, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Swedish.

Memrise newly offers AI-based chat features to help students enhance their practical speaking and writing skills.
Mondly (by Pearson)
Mondly, a Pearson resource, is a free language-learning platform offering courses in 41 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and Swedish.
Drops (by Kahoot!)
Drops, part of the Kahoot family of learning tools, helps reinforce language learning through interactive online games and activities. Drops offers courses in over 40 languages, including French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, German, Swedish, and American Sign Language.