The popular language-learning program Duolingo cut 10 percent of its contracted translators last month amid a generative AI push.
  • Kalothar@lemmy.ca
    3·
    10 months ago

    Been using a multifaceted approach to cramming Italian in my little brain:

    • Anki flashcards (this is my main thing)
    • conversational pod casts
    • movies, shows and music
    • lastly, Duolingo

    Any suggestions on what I could be using instead of Duolingo?

    • Bob@feddit.nl
      1·
      10 months ago

      I notice Duolingo is your only form of output. Is that a conscious decision? Otherwise I’d second the recommendation for something involving speaking to someone with the patience to, or who agrees to, have a conversation with you.

      • Kalothar@lemmy.ca
        2·
        10 months ago

        Yeah, it is at the moment for the most part. My girlfriend is fluent in Spanish, and I have talked to her about general concepts that overlap.

        We decided after I started getting deeper into the language that we should maybe not do that as much so I don’t pick up bad or flat out wrong habits.

        I myself am of an Italian descent, however the relatives I have that speak it either live in Italy still and are estranged or sadly have passed away. There is an Italian grocery store near me, and I have heard them speaking it so I was hoping to strike a couple friendships up over time there.