Learning languages, free!

2008 July 3
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by Momma Knows

So I’ve looked all over to try and find some free language learning materials. Yep, good luck with that! At least, in the traditional homeschool curriculum sense, anyway. I did find a site that just amazes me, and I think my kids and I will come to LOVE it. Before You Know It is a language flashcard program, which is constantly added to by users.

(From the website)

    BYKI – What is it?

    Before You Know It is a different kind of language-learning software. It is smart and personalized. It is curiously addictive – perhaps because it is so effective at teaching people words and phrases with Perfect Recall. But don’t take our word for it. Read what our users are saying or try a free software download in any of 63 languages.

I downloaded the program, then added several Spanish and a couple Latin lists. I have run through the first couple sets of Spanish lists and it’s a lot of fun. My boys will LOVE this!

How else can you learn phrases in Swahili, in context, at home? :) I can see this getting good use as preparation for mission trips. Now if they’d just add Swati, that would help P, J and I get ready for our trip to Swaziland next year! Still, 63 languages is quite a lot.

from → curriculum reviews, homeschool curriculum, homeschooling

2 Responses
  1. 2008 July 4
    Bilingual Blogger permalink

    Wow, I had never heard of this product before. Thanks for blogging about it. I’ve just downloaded the software and will start playing around with it now. :)

  2. 2008 July 6
    stephanie permalink

    Yah, I have never heard of this before but will check it out! I’m using http://www.edufire.com to learn Spanish…so far it has been great working around my busy schedule. I will download the software to this product and explore further.

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