Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Post 4

New Language Course App for the iPad Will Open the Next Frontier for Language Learning


This post is in response an April 2, 2010 press release on the ESL 5073 class blog maintained by Dr. Wright. The Hello-Hello Spanish app for the iPad was developed by a language-learning company. The app is available at the iTunes Store at a cost of $4.99. The language learning app includes flash cards, conversational lessons, sentences to practice vocabulary and is based on authentic situations. One advantage is that the app does not require Wi-Fi or 3G networks to operate. The creator claims the iPad will revolutionize language learning because it offers interactivity, connectivity, and portability. Users will be able to work on lessons while sitting on a train or taxi, waiting in line, or on the beach. However, is learning a language on-the-go, anywhere, anytime a good thing? Why is it important to multi-task while learning a language? Shouldn’t we be concerned with mental focus instead?


see http://www.1888pressrelease.com/new-language-course-app-for-the-ipad-will-open-the-next-fron-pr-198033.html for full article

1 comment:

  1. Hello-Hello Patti,

    My name is Sarah Gontijo and I am the founder of Hello-Hello. Thank you for mentioning our app in your blog. We will be releasing many new language products as well as keep adding features to the Hello-Hello.com website and I would like to keep you posted. If you wish to receive information directly from us please send me you email address so I can add you in our press contact list: My personal email is sarah@hello-hello.com

    Cheers!

    PS: Did you have a change to look at the Hello-Hello.com website? It is a great way to get in touch with native speakers to practice the language and make friends....

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