The document discusses the effectiveness of language learning apps. It notes that apps like Duolingo have over 10 million users and are convenient given that 90% of North Americans own smartphones. Language apps use techniques like gamification, speech recognition, vocabulary reinforcement, and placement tests to make learning enjoyable. Studies have shown that using apps like Rosetta Stone and Duolingo for a semester can be as effective as 34-55 hours of traditional language classes. When used often, language apps can be an affordable and accessible way to study a new language.

1. Let's Tech
The Power of Language Learning Apps
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2. In a technologically advanced and
technologically driven society
we have access to many applications (apps)
for our phones, tablets and laptops. Are these
apps effective in helping us learn new
languages, or do they hinder our learning?
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3. Are language learning
applications truly effective?
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4. 10 Million Users
Use the app Duolingo [1]

5. Duolingo
Top free language learning app [2]
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6. Rosetta tone
Best paid language app [2]
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7. DuolingoLanguage Learning App
[2]
$0 20
Languages
Average
Lesson =
4 mins
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8. Rosetta Stone
Language Learning App [2]
$229/year
Offers 30
languages
Average
lesson
= 30 mins

9. People
Drawn to
apps?
Why are
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10. Environment [7]
Tech provides a
"Non-Judgmental"
Comfort
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11. Convenience
of North Americans own a cell phone [3]
90%
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12. “Smartphones are designed
to get us to check them
repeatedly - new emails,
text messages, facebook
updates beckon through the
day, urging us to constantly
pull the device out of our
pocket”
- Liraz Margalit 10
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13. We check our
phones 150
times per day
[4]
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14. 27
Average Number of Apps
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[5]

15. 65% of our online time
on our PHONES
We Spend
[11]
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16. 85%
We spend
of our mobile time
on apps [6]
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17. Effectiveness
of Language Learning Apps
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18. 17 students
18 students
More
when taught using tech
Remember
[8]
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19. 55 hours
Using Rosetta Stone for
1 semester
is equivalent to
of lanuage classes [12]
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20. 34 hours
Using Duolingo for
1 semester
is equivalent to
of lanuage classes [9]
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21. HOW DO THESE
APPS WORK?
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22. Gamification
Game elements
to learning
Adding
[13]
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23. Speech Recognition
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24. Language Placement Testing
PROGRESS TESTING
&
[14]
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25. Vocabulary Reinforcement
[14]
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26. SCHEDULING
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
REMINDING
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[14]

27. Language applications
can be accessible, helpful
and fun! When the effort
is put in and the app is
accessed often, language
apps can be as effective
as studying a language at
university, and more
affordable.
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28. Works Cited:
1. Gotthilf, Gina. "10 Million Users and Counting." Duolingo: Learn Spanish, French and Other Languages for Free. N.p.,
2014. Web. 19 May 2017. <https://www.duolingo.com/comment/862650/10-million-users-and-counting>.
2. Duffy, Jill. "The Best Language-Learning Software of 2017." PCMAG. N.p., 17 Mar. 2017. Web. 19 May 2017.
<http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2381904,00.asp>.
3. Matrix, Sidneyeve. "Digital Literacies." Module 1. 3 May. 2017. Lecture.
4. Matrix, Sidneyeve. "Digital Literacies." Module 2. 8 May. 2017. Lecture.
5. Rosoff, Matt. "The App Explosion Is over." Business Insider. Business Insider, 31 May 2016. Web. 19 May 2017.
<http://www.businessinsider.com/average-number-of-apps-vs-time-spent-2016-5>.
6. Matrix, Sidneyeve. "Digital Literacies." Module 3. 15 May. 2017. Lecture.
7. Stott, Helen. "Do Language Learning Apps Work?" Capita Translation and Interpreting. N.p., 28 Apr. 2016. Web. 19
May 2017. <https://www.capitatranslationinterpreting.com/do-language-learning-apps-work/>.
8. Alex, Julie. "Does Using Technology Help Students Retain Information They Learn?" PENN State College of Education.
N.p., 14 Apr. 2007. Web. 6 May 2017. <http://ed.psu.edu/pds/teacher-inquiry/2007/alexjinquiry0607.pdf>.
9. Pearl, Mike. "Are Duolingo Users Actually Learning Anything Useful?" Vice. N.p., 12 Jan. 2017. Web. 19 May 2017.
<https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/are-duolingo-users-actually-learning-anything-useful>.
10. Matrix, Sidneyeve. "Digital Literacies." Module 3. 15 May. 2017. Lecture.
11. Matrix, Sidneyeve. "Digital Literacies." Module 1. 3 May. 2017. Lecture.
12. Vesselinov, Roumen, and John Grego. "Duolingo Effectiveness Study." N.p., Dec. 2012. Web. May 22.
<http://static.duolingo.com/s3/DuolingoReport_Final.pdf+>.
13. "Gamification – Gaming Is Not Just for Gamers." Capita Translation and Interpreting. N.p., 03 May 2017. Web. 23 May
2017. <https://www.capitatranslationinterpreting.com/gamification/>.
14. "Rosetta Stone® Advantagefor Public Sector." Language Training - Advanced Public Sector Learners - Rosetta
Stone®. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 May 2017. <http://www.rosettastone.com/publicsector/advantage>.

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