Why use software to learn a language?
Whereas people used to learn a language using more traditional methods such as exercise books and tapes, more and more people are now learning a language on their PC or laptop. The benefits are numerous: whereas other learning methods focus mostly on one aspect of communication, good language learning software combines all four aspects of learning a language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The best courses are very interactive, which is conducive to learning. The more we stimulate our brain during the learning process, the more we retain new information. All the courses recommended below have a “Good for” section where we explain who and what the product is good for. Below we recommend language learning software that has proved an excellent choice for many language learners. This page is a general review of language learning software. For reviews on software for specific languages click on the desired language the software is available in and this will take you to the Live &