Just like any form of learning, you can improve your language studies using software tools. We’re not just talking about a language learning software either — we mean other programs designed for eithe r productivity or educational purposes.
While I can’t speak for everyone, several programs (aside from my beginner and intermediate language software) have been a regular part of my language learning efforts:
- Notebook software. I use Evernote to compile all of my notes on my language lessons instead of traditional notebooks. Going digital has numerous advantages, including easier organization, search indexing and access from multiple devices. When I want a hard copy of specific set of notes, I just collate them and print them out.
- Visual flash cards. Using a free program I downloaded from the web, I regularly make visual flash cards for short review sessions on my PC. Recently, I got an iPhone and have been using a similar software there as well. To those less inclined towards staring at computer screens, you can also draw them up on small index cards.
- Multimedia library manager. I download plenty of audio and video files from the web that relate to language learning. Mostly, they consist of snippets of interactions or speeches in the language. Without software like this, there’s probably no way I can keep track of all of them.
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