Tap An App To Learn A Language

From bite-sized sessions to gaming formats, learning languages online has become a convenient, fun-filled exercise.

- Nidhi Singal

Shwani Gupta, an engineering graduate, held an edge over his peers at the time of campus recruitment. During his daily commute, Gupta used to learn German using an Android app called Duolingo and his language skill earned him a position with a leading German firm. In a connected, multicultural world, speaking a foreign language or two has a distinct advantage as we tend to travel more, work globally and often interact with overseas people. But is it really worth investing the time and the money? There is no need to trouble yourself as there are numerous smartphone apps and online tools that can translate speeches on the spot. On the other hand, global citizens have always found it rewarding “to know things”, especially as languages connect people with cultures. Several apps on Apple and Android devices can help you learn any popular or exotic language – from German, French and Spanish to Japanese and Mandarin Chinese – and smart learners like Gupta are too keen to grab the opportunity.