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Languages & Translation (17 programs)

  1. PROS: 57 included languages. Voice translation possible. Translates very quickly. Supports text-to-speech option.
    CONS: Frequent voice translation errors.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Game-like teaching approach. Various types of exercises. Offers daily quizzes to strengthen memory. Several languages available. Play against other users.
    CONS: No contact with other users. Too much repetition. Not too effective in teaching compared to its rivals.
  3. PROS: 15 million users to review your exercises. Lots of courses. Course specializing in travel.
    CONS: Many lessons are paid. Limited topics for the advanced level.
  4. PROS: You can do several courses at once. Download lessons for offline use. Synchronize data between devices. Fun and enjoyable.
    CONS: Very focused on vocabulary. Designed for a basic level.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Several excellent dictionaries in one. Links to forum language discussions. Includes pronunciation.
    CONS: Conjugating tool is too small on screen.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
  7. PROS: Native speaker says every word you're learning. Offers quizzes to test your vocabulary knowledge. Offers vocabulary categories to focus your studies.
    CONS: Repeats flashcard vocabulary words often. Some words aren't very useful to learn. No transliteration of vocabulary words.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: You can save your favorite phrases. You can listen to the correct pronunciation. Variety of phrases. Good categorization.
    CONS: Few languages.
  9. PROS: Fun cartoon music videos. Adjustable English and Spanish text settings.
    CONS: Relatively short. repetitive minigame content. Some content should be in parent area.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Nice interface design. More than 2,000 kanji and 16,000 compounds. Kanji organized by JLPT levels and school grades. Test for kanji meanings, readings and stroke order.
    CONS: You must get used to not having romaji.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Very simple to use. Pretty accurate translations. Supports 32 languages.
    CONS: No speech or pronunciation guides.
  12. PROS: Includes hiragana, katakana, special characters and combinations. Two types of test: Speed and Writing. Define a practice set for the most difficult ones. Very informative flash cards.
    CONS: Doesn't save test results. Only saves one practice test.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Users are not required to pay to utilize Microsoft Translator. This service is employed my major companies such as Bing and Skype.
    CONS: A file size of 49 megabytes is rather hefty for those with limited amounts of memory. Permissions will be required to access the location of the user.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: 8 unique exercises. Learn with ease. Study offline. Monitor your progress.
    CONS: Full course is paywall restricted.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Good videos. Free in the early lessons. Easy to use.
    CONS: Pay for higher levels. It may not be a great way for you to learn.

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