Language Learning Resources
Curated by Pamela Vanderway, Founder of Dialect Coaches.com
Bookmark this page as I will update it each time I locate more excellent language resources for you!
On Demand Lessons and Apps
Babbel - Learn through conversation in 10 minutes per day with this app, which includes access to live classes, games and videos.
Duolingo - Free or low-cost language app with a wide selection of languages, including endangered languages such as Navajo and conlangs (constructed languages) such as Esperanto, High Valyrian and Klingon.
LinguaLift.com - A language app that excels due to its access to tutors. Lessons are 10-15 minutes long.
Mango - Dozens of languages including Cherokee, Haitian Creole, Igbo and specialty courses such as Slang and Arab Etiquette.
Pimsleur is a scientifically proven audio system designed to take a learner directly to the heart of over 50 languages, eliminating noise, confusion, and information overload. (This on is my personal favorite!)
Rosetta Stone - uses audio and video to give language learners an immersive experience from home.
Language Schools Online
iTalki - One to One lessons with certified teachers that fit your budget and schedule
Preply.com - Private online tutors in dozens of languages
Books
American Indian Languages: Cultural and Social Contexts
An Easy Guide to the Hawaiian Language
Babbel: Around the World in 20 Languages
Chinook Jargon: Hidden Language of the Pacific Northwest
Free Resources
BBC Learning English on YouTube
Butterfly Spanish on YouTube - Excellently planned Spanish lessons.
Haida Language Homepage - Learn the Endangered Language of the Haida who live predominantly off Alaska and in Canada. (There are only about 4 dozen native speakers of Haida living today. Help keep this beautiful language alive!)
Italy Made Easy on YouTube- Learn Italian and about the Italian culture at the same time!
Learn Arabic with Maha on YouTube
Learn Danish with DanishPod 101 on YouTube
Learn French with Vincent on YouTube
Learn Hebrew with HebrewPod 101 on YouTube
Learn Korean with KoreanClass 101 on YouTube
Learn Swahili with SwahiliPod 101 on YouTube
Learn Thai with ThaiPod101.com on YouTube
Pimsleur is offering their Ukranian Premium course for FREE right now to support the worldwide humanitarian crisis.Sign up by 12/31/2022 to enjoy access to all Ukrainian Premium lessons at no cost through 12/31/2023. You must create a Pimsleur account to log into the app or website.
Welcome to the Abenaki Language Joseph Alfed Elie Joubert, Abenaki Indian from Odanak Indian Reservation in the Province of Quebec, Canada teaches you Abenaki.
YoYo Chinese on YouTube
Do you have a favorite language resource to share? Write to me @ pamela@dialectcoaches.com and I’ll post it here!
*Please note that some Amazon links are affiliate links.