PLN: Cost Effective Ways of Learning a New Language
Self Guided Learning
Community Based Learning
Institutional Based Learning
Online Learning
Virtual Chatrooms
Youtube
Self Guided (at own pace)
Learning can vary from person to person
Family/Friends
Volunteering
Traditional Forms of Learning
Text Resources
Bought
Borrowed (ie. Library)
Often comes with self guided tests, CD-Roms Etc.
Language Classes
Structured Learning
Assignments, quizzes Etc.
Can get very expensive
Measures progress through grades
Can be borrowed and renewed
Will not always be paired with the same person
Time and Cost Effective (for the most part)
Time and Cost Effective (Free)
Self Guided (at own pace)
Cost can be relatively low if bought used. However, can get pricey depending on how many volumes are needed etc.
Variety of different videos to facilitate learning
Not self guided. Not the best option for working/busy individuals.
Free resources that you would otherwise pay for
Self guided. However, there is a deadline you must return books by
Self Guided (at own pace)
Learn more about language and culture
Is dependent on others. Not self guided.
Free, but time consuming. Not a good option for busy/working individuals.
Free
Learning through conversation
Is dependent on others. Not self guided.
Online Language Instruction
Rosetta Stone, Babbel etc.
Cost varies by website. course, language chosen
Variety of different websites offering services
Self taught, self guided learning