How to learn a language online
by Monica Chin from The Verge - All Posts on (#5W60R)
The owl is cute, though. | Illustration by Alex Castro/The Verge Last year, I decided to start learning Korean. It was entirely on a whim - I don't live in Korea and have no reason I'd ever need to go there. Nonetheless, it's been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I've gotten to a point where I can speak, read, and write comfortably much faster than I ever thought I could.
That's entirely due to the wealth of apps and online services out there that I've been able to take advantage of. Without easy access to native speakers or in-person classes, much of my early journey involved scouring the internet for resources and trying every one I could find. Here, I'm going to briefly discuss my experience with each one and whether I'd recommend it for its price.
It's important that I make a few caveats...