The best way to learn a language; a live teacher or virtual learning 11012019

The best way to learn a language; a live teacher or virtual learning

The best way to learn a language; a live teacher or virtual learning is assessed by the Museum of Knowledge team. Students may seek face-to-face learning or they may prefer learning via other learning techniques namely, virtual learning or e-learning. What are the benefits of taking language courses in a traditional college or classroom environment? It is always advantageous to have a teacher to refer to, to whom students can pose numerous questions.

The physical presence of a teacher can also provide students with detailed explanations of text and grammar and give students live feedback on pronunciation of content, spelling or written texts. However this type of language learning is very expensive especially for those who wish to learn more than one language at a time. The Museum of Knowledge combines online learning with teacher support via responses to questions as part of the module. Although this may not always be provided as a live service it is highly useful to students who can summarize their questions so that teachers can easily address their needs and provide suitable responses.

 

Is it best to learn a language autonomously or attend classes 04012019

Is it best to learn a language autonomously or attend classes?

Is it best to learn a language autonomously or attend classes? The Museum of Knowledge and many other language learning providers offer alternative means to learn a language that students from around the world can access.

 

The arrival of MOOCs (massive open online courses)

Self-learning has become increasingly popular since 2012 with the arrival of MOOCs (massive open online courses). The Museum of Knowledge, a virtual museum dedicated to language learning offers MOOCs to students who wish to learn a language autonomously. MOOCs are defined as online courses that are available to anyone and most importantly to vast numbers of people. There really is no limit in terms of accessibility as there are no restrictions on classroom sizes and teacher availability. Easy to access online courses ensure that location and time are no longer a hindrance.

 

Reducing the barrier to education and continuous learning

The barrier to learning and access to education and continuous learning is greatly reduced thanks to MOOCs such as those offered at the Museum of Knowledge. MOOCs are not always free but they are often attractively priced, once again enabling students from around the world to access a generous number of online language courses whilst improving their potential for career progression. Anyone can participate in a Museum of Knowledge online language course as long as they have the will and determination to succeed. These factors of accessibility of both intermediate language courses and advanced business language courses offer education to as wide an audience as possible.

 

Providing flexibility and wider coverage to students who wish to learn a language

The other benefits of MOOCs offered by the Museum of Knowledge include flexibility and coverage. To produce good quality language learning materials is another extremely high expense and the flexibility of being able to upload materials online that can be accessed by students from around the world is priceless.

Best online language courses, improve French blog 02032018

Best online language courses, improve French by Museum of Knowledge

Language programmes can be as diverse as they are unique and the Museum of Knowledge team highlights some of the best online language courses available for students who wish to improve French.

Duolingo

Duolingo focuses on creating bite sized content for language learners. The language learning platform aims to enable students to learn French by carrying out exercises from the various Duolingo modules for five minutes a day using gamification tools. Students are graded accordingly and also receive rewards each time they complete a course module. The Duolingo service is free of charge and users do not require a subscription to learn French on the site.

Busuu

Busuu, similar to Duolingo focuses on the speed with which students can learn a language on the platform. The Busuu platform aims to enable students to learn French by following Busuu modules for ten minutes each day. Busuu encourages its users to learn French anywhere at any time. Its 22 typical hours of Busuu sessions are said to be the equivalent of one semester of language studies in a traditional learning institution such as a University. The Busuu platform unites native language speakers with those students who wish to learn French from them from anywhere in the world and at any time of the day or night.

Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone is one of the most well known language learning platforms with courses available in several languages and at different levels, from beginners to intermediate level. Rosetta Stone aims to equip students who wish to learn French with the quickest, easiest and most effective language learning tools. Rosetta Stone offers live online language tutors as well as new mobile applications to those who wish to learn French.

With over 20 years in the language learning industry, Rosetta Stone works with in excess of 22,000 educational institutions and enjoys millions of users around the world. Rosetta Stone boasts language learning material in over 30 languages from French to Indonesian.

Udemy

Udemy offers short language courses to students who wish to learn French at varying levels. Users of the platform can access French language courses often by paying course fees for specific French language programmes developed by individual content providers. Students can learn French at a cost effective price point and develop various skills at their own pace.

Students can undertake a variety of online French courses on the Udemy platform whether these be beginners or intermediate level. Udemy students can develop their conversational French, or simply learn French as a beginner via the platform thanks to the many French language course modules on offer. Pronunciation and French grammar tips are also available on the Udemy platform, offering users with more options to learn French in an accessible manner.