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Why personalised language training works better
When you want to learn a new language, the fastest and most effective way is to follow a programme made just for you. That’s what we offer at Regina Coeli — training that’s fully tailored to your needs. No general lessons. No standard approach. You learn what matters to you.
Greeting in Portuguese – in Portugal and Brazil
Learning a new language often starts with a simple greeting. If you're learning Portuguese, it's important to think about which country you’re going to. Portugal and Brazil have different customs. A simple “Olá” is not always enough!
Does AI make learning foreign languages unnecessary?
As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, many people have started to wonder whether learning other languages is really necessary. Why invest hours in learning French or understanding the complex German cases when an app like Google Translate can do it for you with the click of a button?
How well can you learn Spanish using Duolingo?
You would not stroll around with a sombrero on your head in Spain. Nor would you run into a mariachi band in a square. So why would you learn Mexican Spanish for your holidays in Spain? A lot of people use Duolingo to learn Spanish, and for good reason. With its cheerful little owl and short, interactive lessons, Duolingo makes learning a new language feel accessible. And it can be handy for those who want to pick up a phrase or two for a holiday in Spain. But did you know that Duolingo mainly focuses on Latin American Spanish?
Learning Italian: Duolingo, group lessons or ‘the Nuns of Vught’?
Learning Italian is an adventure unto itself. Just a few words of this melodious language and you can already picture yourself in the world of opera, la dolce vita and, of course, mouth-watering Italian cuisine. It is therefore no surprise that many people have enthusiastically started using apps like Duolingo to learn the language. It is accessible, partially free and gamified. So why do so many people nevertheless end up quitting halfway through? Do they discover at that point that, despite their best efforts, they still cannot hold a conversation in Italian?
Can AI help you learn a language?
With the breakneck pace of developments in artificial intelligence (AI), all sorts of tools that can support you in learning a language have become available. How effective is AI in that regard?