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How useful is Duolingo beyond the basics? (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 year ago by notthenameiwant@hexbear.net to c/languagelearning@hexbear.net

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Hello! I've recently picked up learning Spanish because I work with a ton of dudes from Mexico. How much can I reasonably expect to learn from this app? I looked at their "curriculum" and it seems pretty short compared to what I think I'll need. What are some resources beyond "talk to your coworkers", that will put me on the right track?

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[–] notthenameiwant@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Is there a video or reading component to it at all? I've always had more success as a visual learner. If not what would you recommend as a supplement that includes that aspect?

[–] SuperZutsuki@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I would look for a textbook (I keep seeing Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish mentioned as a great one) and some simple story books/graded readers. Once you know enough to express yourself a bit, start a journal. News in Slow Spanish seems good for keeping up on current events in easy Spanish but they have a subscription model. Telesur for native level stuff when you feel you're ready.

[–] notthenameiwant@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago

Weirdly enough, I've been wanting Telesur to put out a podcast for awhile, and I'm just finding out about it now. Thanks for that, I suppose. I'll definitely check that book out as well.

Part of my end goal is to take up freelance translation as an side-income source, which is why I'm stressing written works as well as audio.