Memrise Languages
Memrise, like Duolingo, is a mostly free program that is great for anyone looking to learn some basic French in their leisure time. It's easy to fit in around chores because it doesn't need long periods of focus. The disadvantage is that it does not provide you with a fully cohesive understanding of the language, thus it is not recommended for persons who desire a thorough understanding of French.
Memrise prompts learning through flash cards and other clues, and it adapts lessons as you succeed, so you improve via mastery rather than a reward system. It's also amusing: users will learn words and phrases faster if they're associated with odd or amusing visual cues.
There are a lot of lessons, but they're supplemented with user-created courses, one-on-one tutoring, and other useful information that can help you further your learning if you like the Memrise approach.
Website: www.memrise.com
Reasons to buy
- Free / low cost
- Good for the basics
Reasons to avoid
- Not a great learning method
