How to Learn a Foreign Language using your iPad

To practice my French, I use applications such as Word power, Learn French and Speak Easy French. Many of these applications' lite versions can be downloaded for free but then later upgraded to the full versions for a small payment. However, since the iPad 2 cannot download files larger than 20 MB, you need to download many of these applications using your desktop computer. But it is worth the effort since the interactivity of these applications is great. An application such as Wordpower has a voice recorder which you can use to practice your French accent by comparing it to that of the native speaker. Many of us lead very busy lives and therefore some applications' teachings are based on learning one word a day and also phrases related to that word.

By listening to podcasts in the language which you want to learn, you get familiar with the sound of the words, learn more vocabulary and practice your reading skills. The iPad 2's built in iPod is great and very user-friendly.

I used to attend classes in the evenings to improve my French, but now that I discovered the iPad 2's foreign language applications, I can do this in the comfort of my own home. I have found the perfect French teacher.

The following are recommended if you want to learn French:

Applications

Learn French Vocabulary
Free French Essentials
Learn French by Lesson
Learn French Quick
Speak Easy French
Free French Audio Flashcards iPad
Word power (it has a built-in voice recorder to compare your pronunciation to the native speaker. It is easy to use. You just press the button, record your own voice and then play it back to listen to your pronunciation).

Read the review on French Audio Flashcards iPad

Podcasts

Subscribe to the following podcasts (which will be helpful with pronunciation):

Mot du jour (daily word)
Learn French with daily podcasts.

I recommend that you download applications for French magazines if you would like to do some reading in French (search in the Application store according to your own taste). I have subscribed to French magazines via the Zinio platform which I download to my iPad for reading (with my Zinio e-reader for iPad).

Can I learn a foreign language on an iPad?

Yes it is possible. There are numerous language learning applications available. You can start as a beginner or download more advanced language applications if you already have a basic knowledge of a language.

Which languages can I learn on an iPad?

You can do a search on the iTunes website of Apple. There are numerous different language learning applications available.

Are the language applications expensive?

There are many free language applications available but they are usually only the lite versions. You can download the free version and then upgrade to the full version if you like the application. Language applications cost only a couple of dollars and are not that expensive.

Can I practice my grammar on an iPad?

Yes, there are applications available to practice your grammar. You can also download a podcast to listen to and to repeat after the native speakers.