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