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Language Transfer vs Learning with Texts
Both stand on language learning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneWeb
Language Transfer provides free, downloadable audio learning through an active-response teaching approach. Its unfinished and developing courses, plus imperfect volunteer transcripts, are important limitations to check.
Visit Language Transfer Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
LWT combines reading and listening with vocabulary review and contextual tests. Check its server requirements and Unicode limitation before using it.
Visit Learning with TextsThe facts
| Language Transfer | Learning with Texts | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Learning with Texts |
| Website | languagetransfer.org | learning-with-texts.sourceforge.io |
| On language learning apps | #2 of 278 | #1 of 278 |
Language Transfer: what it does well
- All listed courses are free
- No adverts or sign-up requirement
- Audio downloads are available
- Works on Android, iOS, and web
- Covers 11 listed languages and materials
What to know first
- Complete German course remains unfinished
- Some transcripts may contain many mistakes
- Donations do not provide extra material
- Some courses are still in development
Learning with Texts: what it does well
- Terms can include translations and example sentences.
- Tests can use sentence context or omit it.
- Annotated texts support online or offline study.
- Terms can be exported to TSV or Anki.
What to know first
- Requires a local web server, PHP, and a database server.
- Unicode characters above U+FFFF are unsupported.
- Software is provided without warranty.
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