{"id":57,"date":"2017-07-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/log.cudoo.com\/2018\/03\/11\/handsfree-ways-to-learn-a-language\/"},"modified":"2022-10-12T16:32:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T12:32:19","slug":"hands-free-ways-to-learn-a-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/hands-free-ways-to-learn-a-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Handsfree Ways to Learn a Language"},"content":{"rendered":"

The traditional imagery of learning a language is usually associated with books, a tutor, pen pals, and a whole lot of other seemingly endless (and heavy) material that frankly doesn\u2019t seem practical in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n

With the turn of the century and the introduction of smart devices, learning languages is more accessible than ever, and in ways that work around the busy schedules of most adults today.<\/p>\n

Here’s my top favourite five ways to learning a language using hands free techniques as you go about your day!<\/p>\n

#1\u00a0<\/strong>YouTube Clips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With over 5 billion videos watched every day, YouTube revolutionized and has dominated the video-streaming industry since 2005. While listening to foreign music is not a primary means to learning a language, YouTube gives access to other cultural videos from around the world. In addition to the music videos and movie trailers, innumerable educational videos can be found on YouTube, including of course language tutorials as well.<\/p>\n

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#2 Videos on Cudoo<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cudoo\u2019s online language courses<\/a> are a practical way to pick up a new language in a short time. The courses are short and effective (micros) and allow for quicker and more efficient information retention for further use. Language Micros are designed to deliver \u201cCAN-DO\u2019s\u201d as you learn. With 24\/7 access to hundreds of self-study courses, videos and micros, and internationally standardized certificates, Cudoo offers a super convenient medium of learning languages.<\/p>\n

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#3 Audio files on Langu.ag<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

With over 160+ languages to choose from, Langu.ag is an award-winning app that allows you to study languages on the go using audio files, transliteration, and games. Your progress is continually tracked as extra motivation and also consistently saved, so you can just pick up where you leave off whenever time permits.<\/p>\n

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#4 FaceTime or Skype with a Language Buddy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gone are the days of keeping up via email with a pen-pal from another country! With the advent of free mediums such as Facetime and Skype, the opportunity to have face-to-face conversations and brush up on speaking skills is just an app away. In addition, meeting new people from across the world is also easier owing to public apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. There are also loads of free language exchange platforms<\/a> out there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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#5 Audiobooks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the best ways recommended to pick up a foreign language has traditionally been to read a familiar book translated in the language you are trying to learn. As they are more engaging than music, listeners are forced to pay closer attention lest the plot be lost. This will actively train your mind to pick up on nuances and specific meanings of words by listening to an unfamiliar voice whose diction might vary from yours, while the big picture of the plot is still understood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Are you up for the hands-free language learning challenge? Check out Cudoo.com<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and sign-up for a free 7 days trial.<\/span><\/p>\n

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