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Duolingo Sucks, Now What?: A Guide

Now that the quality of Duolingo has fallen (even more) due to AI and people are more willing to make the jump here are just some alternative apps and what languages they have:

"I just want an identical experience to DL"

Busuu (Languages: Spanish, Japanese, French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Korean)

"I want a good audio-based app"

Language Transfer (Languages: French, Swahili, Italian, Greek, German, Turkish, Arabic, Spanish, English for Spanish Speakers)

"I want a good audio-based app and money's no object"

Pimsleur (Literally so many languages)

Glossika (Also a lot of languages, but minority languages are free)

*anecdote: I borrowed my brother's Japanese Pimsleur CD as a kid and I still remember how to say the weather is nice over a decade later. You can find the CDs at libraries and "other" places I'm sure.

"I have a pretty neat library card"

Mango (Languages: So many and the endangered/Indigenous courses are free even if you don't have a library that has a partnership with Mango)

Transparent Language: (Languages: THE MOST! Also the one that has the widest variety of African languages! Perhaps the most diverse in ESL and learning a foreign language not in English)

"I want SRS flashcards and have an android"

AnkiDroid: (Theoretically all languages, pre-made decks can be found easily)

"I want SRS flashcards and I have an iphone"

AnkiApp: It's almost as good as AnkiDroid and free compared to the official Anki app for iphone

"I don't mind ads and just want to learn Korean"

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"I want an app made for Mandarin that's BETTER than DL and has multiple languages to learn Mandarin in"

ChineseSkill (You can use their older version of the course for free)

"I don't like any of these apps you mentioned already, give me one more"

Bunpo: (Languages: Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Korean, and Mandarin)

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How language shapes the way we think by Lera Boroditsky

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this is mostly a joke

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research + a new cup from some recent pottery shopping

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My other masterposts: • extensions pt.1 • study sounds • dealing with failure • how to gain traction • how to study when you’re struggling

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january 21st 2021, 13:22 || 🎶: pierre - ryn weaver

my perfectionism and overachieving nature vs my gre exam scheduled in five weeks from now: fight 🥸anyway i was doing some vocab flashcards here and i finally made myself a study plan today so i feel a bit lessed stressed 🥲 i hope everyone’s having a good start to the semester!!

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Went to pilates first thing in the morning and then to the shops afterwards. It’s a beautiful day, but I’m spending it inside revising my maths notes. 😊 Good start of the week!

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studying on the go

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how i take notes effectively?

the mindset i have when taking my notes is to not rewrite it after. maybe once if i have more time while reviewing.

before you can write down your notes, you should have the right materials for it. personally, i prefer grid loose leaf papers rather than notebooks. it’s easier to write without having to flip the notebook or worrying about the spring on the side. it also makes organizing my notes into my binder easier. next, and the most important, are pens. i usually use a black pen and that’s it. i do the highlighting after when i get home to review my notes. and again, when i have time while reviewing before an exam, i rewrite my notes and that’s when i use other pens to color code or to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

another important tip when taking down notes is to have a layout that you could use throughout. for me, i simply use the outline method as it works the best with all my notes from different classes. my notes usually contains the date of the lecture, the topic, subtopics, and bulleted details. i don’t use other bullet symbols than a dash or a dot.

lastly, i take my notes in a manner that will make it more understandable for me. meaning, i don’t take down what my professor is exactly saying or what is written on the presentation or the board. i take down notes based on how i understand it the best. the only time i write down the exact words from a presentation or from what my professor has said is when it is a definition, a quote, or a text my professor emphasized. usually, professors would say if it will come out on a test and sometimes they would give out hints about it so i also take note of those.

these are the tips i have for taking notes effectively and these are what i personally follow. i know there are a lot more out there, and that it all really boils down to personal preferences. so find out about yours and share it too to help others!

- ace ⭐

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15. 08. 20.

saturday has been a relaxing day.

finished the novel i started yesterday, spent an hour on quizlet studying german and wrote a page of notes on the current economic status of australia. i have been watching the hannibal tv show on netflix (i’m currently on season two!) and will finish the day off with another session of german and starting a new novel.

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self-discovery journal prompts

I’m really struggling with finding my real life and identity. Journaling not only helps me to discover myself and reflect on my personal beliefs and values, but also teaches me to embrace my flaws and improve my esteem. So hop on to one-month journaling prompt to explore and find your true self.

What am I most proud of?

How would I describe myself to someone I have never met before?

What would I look like in 10 years?

What are you are really good at?

What are my weaknesses?

Describe yourself positively in 10 words.

What is my background? How can it affect my beliefs?

What do I love about myself?

What am I passionate about?

What are my hobbies? What roles do they play in my identity?

Who or what motivates and inspires me?

What are my 3 biggest goals?

Describe your ideal version of your dream life.

What do I need to let go?

What are flaws that you accept and how can you looks at these flaws in a positive way?

What do I feel like my life is missing and how can I get more of what I need?

What areas that I can improve on?

What are 5 simple things that make you smile? Describe them.

When am I the happiest version of me?

If I could be anything in the world, what would I be?

If you could make 1 wish come true, what would it be?

If I already know that everything I want is coming, how would I show up differently?

If I could travel anywhere in the world, where would I go?

How did someone change my day for the better?

How can I change someone else’s day for the better?

What doubts do I currently have? How can I ease them?

What can I do to nurture and mind, body, and soul more?

What are things that no one can understand about you? How can you express them?

What is your life motto? Describe.

Write yourself a thank you letter.

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An Overview of Note-Taking Styles

Note-taking is one of the most essential skills a student should master. It allows you to record and review information to be used in the future. But what’s the best way to do so? Here’s an overview of note-taking styles that can help you maximize your learning!