Language-learning apps such as Babbel and Duolingo have opened up their learning apps to students and parents around much of the world for free.
While no one will be taking extended trips abroad for a long time, languages app platforms have been encouraging language lovers to brush up on their language skills, or sit down and begin learning an entirely new one.
In the case of Babbel, students and parents have free access to each of the 14 language courses, provided they use a valid school email address.
According to Babbel, that will give learners enough time to be able to speak key words for public transport, ask for directions to the bathroom and read most menu items in restaurants.
“The number of students being affected by high school and college closures across the US is increasing daily, and the education system is anticipated to be further disrupted in the coming weeks,” said CEO Julie Hansen in a press release.
“We believe that language connects us all, and we are proud to share this philosophy with American students and provide support to them at this difficult time.”
Languages include Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Indonesian, and English.
Meanwhile, Duolingo has said that its app will remain free – giving you access to Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Arabic, Welsh, Czech, Danish, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian and High Valerian (that’s a language from Game of Thrones).
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