Fluent Forever, a startup that uses a novel learning system to help its users master a new language faster, has raised a $4.9 million funding round led by Denver-based Stout Street Capital. Other ...

Founded in Pittsburgh by Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist Luis von Ahn, who is renowned for creating CAPTCHA, Duolingo’s mission is to “make education free and accessible to everyone in ...

Americans have a reputation for being culturally insular, but based on 2018 data from the US Census Bureau, over 67 million people in the United States speak a language other than English at home. If ...

Free language learning apps often promise the world — but don’t expect fluency from one. Here’s what to expect before you sign up. By Eric Ravenscraft If mobile language-learning apps are to be ...

Duolingo has replaced its heart system with an ever-decreasing store of energy, which can limit your access to lessons even if you don't get anything wrong. What's worse is that you can buy more ...

Babbel, the Berlin-based paid language learning app, today announced that, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is making its service available for free to all K-12 and college students until the end ...

If you’ve watched all of Netflix, played every board game in your possession, and baked more bread than you can possibly consume, consider spending some of your newfound free time learning (or ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Justin Pot Our upgrade pick, Babbel, has discontinued its premium Live service, which ...

What’s the best way to learn a new language? Many students around the world would say it’s language learning software, which has experienced a great surge in popularity thanks to the many apps ...

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