Is there a good language learning tool?
My preferred learning language "tool" is a podcast or some other interesting audio material.I try to listen to as much of the language as I can, and I do that in several different ways, like watching movies, YouTube videos, and listening to music, but I really like podcasts because they are usually short (10-15 minutes), interesting, and full of great vocabulary within a meaningful context. I list to them over and over again. When my language level improves, I go to real content, like podcasts from French radio stations or Spanish radio stations that revolve around a specific topic, like interviewing actors and writers (e.g. Jour de Fred). I also like to use programs that use the TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) method, like Learn how to speak Spanish TODAY!Some of the other answers are good, but I find that I'd rather just turn on a podcast and listen to something for five minutes, rather than review flashcards or Anki cards. I like DuoLingo sometimes as well, but mostly I prefer to listen to interesting content. I like to read along with a transcript as well, if I have time, but often I just listen because it is too much of a hassle to open a PDF.I create podcasts for English learners and programs using the TPRS method on my website because that's what I like to use and what I want in the languages that I am learning. --- English Fluency Now
What are the best ways to find native English speakers interested in communicating with students to improve their English as a foreign language?
There are tons of people who have the same desire as you and there are few (tons) of site help you to find ones like that.I may recommend: 1. Speaking24.comSpeaking24.com can help you find skype, yahoo or MSN from foreigners who is also willing to learn English or willing to help. This site is really simple to use (which is I like most). Mostly everyones know how to use it at very first time, all you need is one of those accounts above. 2. Sharedtalk.comLet you video talk instantly on the site . This site has been here for a quiet time and pretty popular. 3. Verbling Verbling lets language learners instantly connect with native speakers around the world through live video.Right now on Verbling you can learn languages like English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Russian. 4. Some great language exchange website: Learn English Chinese Mandarin Korean Japanese Spanish German French Italian Russian Arabic App /How do you do?/ Page on speaky.com / Coeffee.com, language exchange / LingoGlobe / busuu | Learn Spanish, French, English and other languages for free ... etc With these great language exchange website, you can quickly sign up with your email address, facebook or google+ account. Learn and practice foreign languages with native speakers and you can teach your mother tongues to ones who want to learn them.5. Penpalworld.comPenPal World help you connect with millions of people all over the world, find ones who has the same interests with you. 5. italke.comitalki is a language learning social network that connects students and language teachers. You can find language exchange partners, practice speaking a foreign language, ask questions, find free online language resources, improve your reading - writing skills and get help from an international community of language learners.italki has been here for a while and has become one of the most popular language exchange communities in the world. 6. Language Forums / GroupsYou can easily find someone or some groups who are willing to pick up another languages and looking for partners like you by just go to the search board of Google, Facebook, Google +, ..etcI'm sure you could even tired when you see the list pops up.7. Speaking247.comSpeaking247.com can help you find Skype users who are willing to practice English speaking. This site is really simple to use .
What are some best websites to learn English interactively?
It's good to clarify that 'interactive' means that you will be actively participating, not just watching videos. If you are using that definition of 'interactive' then you are pursuing the best way to learn English. Watching videos can be helpful in learning English. But, I would not classify it as 'interactive'. I suppose if you are watching a video and being asked to repeat what is said in the video, or respond to it, it's somewhat interactive. But, it's low level, to be sure. An app like Duolingo can also be called interactive. You are using your memory and pressing buttons. But, again, it's pretty low level. In my professional opinion, nothing is more interactive than speaking with someone in English or corresponding with someone in writing. These are the ultimate. I haven't used Verbling but it sounds like a good option. Also, using a website that helps you meet a language partner will be valuable. On google, languagepracticehangouts.com seems like a good place to start. I run google hangouts a couple of times a week for professionals. Most of the people that participate work in tech sectors. The pupose of the hangouts is to give people a chance to speak and network with other professionals interested in improving their English level for professional purposes. If this sounds appropriate to you, you're more than welcome to join us. Nataliehttp://natdevo.com