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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by cityboundforest@beehaw.org to c/foss@beehaw.org

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Other than with like a PDF of a textbook (or a physical version thereof), I don't know many FOSS apps/sites for learning a language whether its a fringe language with few resources like Te Reo Māori, Irish, or Georgian or a major language like German, French, or Spanish. Have y'all seen any sites or apps for this?

Edit: I am already aware of Anki, although I don't think it alone is enough for me (plus I can get unmotivated to do the cards for a day and then I have to play catch up)

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[–] bbbhltz@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For flashcards/spaced repetition I've used Anki quite a bit.

https://github.com/ankitects/anki

I did get good enough at Chinese for a 3-week trip but I only needed to order food and navigate streets.

I have no idea how good it is for "fringe" languages.

As a language professor, I can tell you that 2-hours a week will only maintain your level of a language. Ideally, setting aside time every day is the most important thing.

[–] cityboundforest@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I have looked at Anki before and I am familiar with it. I have a few decks on there, one for German via Nicos Weg and another for Japanese Kanji Radicals via Wanikani (I think that's what it's called). I suppose re "fringe" languages, it's only as good as the decks, and there might be some out there for them.

Anyway, I feel like Anki alone isn't enough for me. I can sometimes get a little demotivated to study for a day or two and then I'm set back in my studies (or at least I feel that way).