Resources

This page will be updated regulary as I find more resources for you.

But before you hit the web, why not consider other free resources you may not have thought of - how about your local library? I learnt the basics of Esperanto from a book and tape set that I borrowed from the library. I was also able to borrow 2 sets of tapes, using the Pimsleur Approach, to learn some Japanese. My library has literally dozens of books, tape sets, and CDs that can be borrowed for up to 4 weeks at a time - and if no-one has them on hold when I return them, I can extend the time for a further 4 weeks. Local universities are also a great spot to meet people who speak other languages - perhaps a visiting overseas student might even become your own private language tutor!

Languages 

Click here for a list of the languages I have researched for you so far

Software  

There is too much software around to list it all, but I will regularly update the links on the page.

I also welcome your suggestions for other resources to be added to this page - email me at suggestions@learn-a-language-free.com

BYKI software comes with a free version in 15 languages, so is a good starting point, and if you like what you see, you can buy the advanced version.

For TOTALLY free software, check out Selingua which offers freeware software to help you learn French, German, Spanish and Swedish vocabulary. You can also download dictionaries in all of the languages mentioned to import words in to other programs you may have come across.

A novel approach to learning a language comes from Linguasaver - this free program is actually a screen saver than introduces you to words, phrases and conjugation forms in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German. The demo version has about 100 words and phrases, while the registered version (still free) allows you to upgrade each language individually and has about 9,000 words, phrases and conjugation forms. The web site does state that this tool is great as a complement to other learning that you may be doing, and it is not intended to replace other teaching methods, but work with them.

E-Books

Search the Project Gutenberg archives and find books for over 40 languages. Many are not actual reference books for that language, but can be useful in your studies as you become proficient and look for literature .....and they are ALL free, subject to the terms of the Project Gutenberg License !

There are also many books available from the Internet Archive  which also has links to software, audio and video