Traditionally, language teaching and learning occur in a classroom setting, where an educator would facilitate and deliver a lesson, and getting the students to practice speaking with one another. A paradigm shift would come with the advent of the Internet and search engines would provide greater accessibility and resources to prospective language learners, transforming the … Continue reading What are the general themes surrounding GenAI in language teaching and learning?
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A review of IndyLan
In 2025, I picked up the Northern Sámi language, and cited an application called IndyLan as one of my main methods I incorporated during my experience. Several months later, I thought it would be good to contribute my thoughts about the application. and give it a proper and honest review. It is a fairly obscure … Continue reading A review of IndyLan
👏🏻 Method 👏🏻 Review — Drops
Some months ago, I tried my hand at learning the Maori language, made more accessible through the release of learning applications developed in New Zealand, as well as the addition of Maori to several language learning applications we discussed, particularly Memrise. However, other than Memrise, there is another application which I am rather fond of, … Continue reading 👏🏻 Method 👏🏻 Review — Drops
I did a speedrun on Duolingo. Here’s what I learnt
There probably is a saying that goes, for every game that exists, there is a speedrunning community for it. Apparently, this extends to some language learning methods as well, particularly those which provide a gamified experience to users. With its own category on Twitch, I knew what I had to do on there for once … Continue reading I did a speedrun on Duolingo. Here’s what I learnt
👏🏻 Method 👏🏻 Review — HiNative
So, you have started learning a language, setting out the goals of being able to converse with native speakers across some topics, or write short essays in that target language. You have your textbooks ready, perhaps coupled with flashcards and beginner texts, all set to start off on the rather subjective "right path". Textbook audio … Continue reading 👏🏻 Method 👏🏻 Review — HiNative
The Language Closet 