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Memrise is better as its more structured. But it's only as a supplement. Duolingo is also a good supplement, not the primary tool. Best to take some class and d
by michalu 7y ago
Memrise is better as its more structured. But it's only as a supplement. Duolingo is also a good supplement, not the primary tool. Best to take some class and drill textbooks with fill-in exercises. Then books with short texts on different topics - highlight words, memorize. Then find ways to practice in real life.
Yes people say they used Duolingo to being close to fluent, most people who speak very bad grammar and mix tenses but people don't correct them mush as they get the point. So most are unaware. I speak it from first hand experience knowing about 10 people like that.
- dominotw 7y ago> Best to take some class and drill textbooks with fill-in exercises. I disagree with your analysis. Most people aren't trying to be speaking super gramatically correct sentences. Most are learning to speak passable sentences. Most important thing while learning a language is to have fun, so you can keep coming back to it. Duolingo makes it fun and interactive. Doing endless grammer textbook excerises /drills takes enormous will power that casual learners don't have.
- michalu 7y agoThat was exactly my point. And Duolingo is the perfect tool for such people ... for those who want to master the language and have the will Duolingo will slow you down. Also a lot of people speak here from English native point of view ... yeah it doesn't matter you don't speak proper grammar when in Spain once in a while or while nomading. It does matter when you're foreigner and want to build a career or be successful in business/society in the said country.