Can I learn German in 6 months through an app?
We can now access almost anything via our phones and tablets thanks to technological advancements. The millions of applications available for these devices not only allow us to enjoy our leisure time to the fullest but also allow us to access knowledge tools, including language learning, whenever and wherever we want. Aside from traditional classroom learning, there are many other ways to learn a language nowadays: online or tutored language courses, travel immersion learning, self-studying by reading a lot of books, articles, blogs, magazines, etc, listening to a lot of podcasts, audiobooks, playlists, news, music, etc, speaking – to yourself in front of a mirror or with conversation partners, reading aloud to your pet or a plant, using shadowing technique after watching a movie or video, writing – practising or, perhaps, the most modern method: using a mobile phone app that facilitates easy and accessible to everyone- language learning.
Language learning apps are becoming increasingly popular, and they are said to be changing the way people learn. Foreign language learning has grown in popularity as a result of the internet, technology, and the introduction of online applications. Many language learning apps for smartphones and tablets have been developed in recent years, and among the many available online today, Babbel language learning app and Duolingo have gained millions of trusting users from around the world. The WHENEVER, WHEREVER, and WHATEVER you want approach resonates strongly with many people; however, the outcome may be different if this approach inadvertently misleads learners to consistently postpone learning due to the ‘ANYTIME ANYWHERE ANYTHING’ belief lurking in the back of their minds!
Before we discuss whether or not German can be learned through apps, or how much German can be learned in 6 months through apps, I’d like to share a few advantages and disadvantages to help you consider how much learning you can expect from an app before making a decision: