5 cool apps that will help you learn a new language

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If you're hoping to finally get around to learning Italian this year, you're in luck. Learning a new language is arguably easier now than it's ever been before. What was once only obtained by immersing yourself in a new country or attending costly classes has been liberated by the internet. Now, thousands of language learning apps mean a new dialect is just a few clicks (and yes, hours and hours of practice) away. Here, a look at some of the most popular options:

1. Linqapp

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Jessica Hullinger

Jessica Hullinger is a writer and former deputy editor of The Week Digital. Originally from the American Midwest, she completed a degree in journalism at Indiana University Bloomington before relocating to New York City, where she pursued a career in media. After joining The Week as an intern in 2010, she served as the title’s audience development manager, senior editor and deputy editor, as well as a regular guest on “The Week Unwrapped” podcast. Her writing has featured in other publications including Popular Science, Fast Company, Fortune, and Self magazine, and she loves covering science and climate-related issues.