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I'm Nick, the creator of All Language Resources. I'm not a super polyglot who speaks 20 languages. I'm not here to teach you how to learn a language - countless people are more qualified to do that than me. But, I have tried out an insane number of language learning resources. This site aims to be the most comprehensive and least biased place to figure out which language learning resources are worth using. To learn more about myself, the site, or our reviewing process, check out our about page. 

An Honest Review of BulgarianPod101 With Image of Bulgarian Architecture

BulgarianPod101 Review- Better As A Supplementary Resource

BulgarianPod101

Rating 4.0
★★★★★

Summary

BulgarianPod101 offers audio and video lessons (though they’re mostly audio) for learning Bulgarian. They’re similar to a podcast with two hosts teaching the language with the help of natural dialogues. They take the time to explain key grammar points, vocabulary, interesting cultural information, and so on. Their tends to be more content for beginners and the lesson structure could be improved. As such, it’s better as a supplementary tool for improving your Bulgarian, rather than a standalone course.

Quality 4.0
★★★★★

The lessons are generally well-made, though quality can vary depending on when it was added.

Thoroughness 4.0
★★★★★

Although there’s a lot of content, it’s not structured particularly well.

Value 4.0
★★★★★

Good value for a low cost.

I Like
  • It’s extremely useful for getting extra listening practice.
  • They teach using natural dialogues, while explaining important grammar, vocabulary, and interesting cultural information.
  • As you move up levels, English is used less.
I Don’t Like
  • Too much English is used in the lessons.
  • The platform can be confusing to navigate and the recommended lesson pathways aren’t always the best.
  • Although there are lots of extra features, only a few of them are actually useful.
Price

There are many subscription lengths available which lower the cost. But, a one-month subscription costs:

Basic: $4/mo Premium: $10/mo Premium Plus: $23/mo

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AfrikaansPod101 Review – Better As A Supplementary Resource

AfrikaansPod101

Rating 4.0
★★★★★

Summary

AfrikaansPod101 offers audio and video lessons (though they’re mostly audio) for learning Afrikaans. They’re similar to a podcast with two hosts teaching the language with the help of natural dialogues. They take the time to explain key grammar points, vocabulary, interesting cultural information, and so on. Their tends to be more content for beginners and the lesson structure could be improved. As such, it’s better as a supplementary tool for improving your Afrikaans, rather than a standalone course.

Quality 4.0
★★★★★

The lessons are generally well-made, though quality can vary depending on when it was added.

Thoroughness 4.0
★★★★★

Although there’s a lot of content, it’s not structured particularly well.

Value 4.0
★★★★★

Good value for a low cost.

I Like
  • It’s extremely useful for getting extra listening practice.
  • They teach using natural dialogues, while explaining important grammar, vocabulary, and interesting cultural information.
  • As you move up levels, English is used less.
I Don’t Like
  • Too much English is used in the lessons.
  • The platform can be confusing to navigate and the recommended lesson pathways aren’t always the best.
  • Although there are lots of extra features, only a few of them are actually useful.
Price

There are many subscription lengths available which lower the cost. But, a one-month subscription costs:

Basic: $4/mo Premium: $10/mo Premium Plus: $23/mo

Use the promo code “ALLLANGUAGERESOURCES” to save 25% on a subscription to AfrikaansPod101.

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CantoneseClass101 Review – Best Used As A Supplementary Resource

CantoneseClass101

Rating 4.0
★★★★★

Summary

CantoneseClass101 offers audio and video lessons (though they’re mostly audio) for learning Cantonese. They’re similar to a podcast with two hosts teaching the language with the help of natural dialogues. They take the time to explain key grammar points, vocabulary, interesting cultural information, and so on. Their tends to be more content for beginners and the lesson structure could be improved. As such, it’s better as a supplementary tool for improving your Cantonese, rather than a standalone course.

Quality 4.0
★★★★★

The lessons are generally well-made, though quality can vary depending on when it was added.

Thoroughness 4.0
★★★★★

Although there’s a lot of content, it’s not structured particularly well.

Value 4.0
★★★★★

Good value for a low cost.

I Like
  • It’s extremely useful for getting extra listening practice.
  • They teach using natural dialogues, while explaining important grammar, vocabulary, and interesting cultural information.
  • As you move up levels, English is used less.
I Don’t Like
  • Too much English is used in the lessons.
  • The platform can be confusing to navigate and the recommended lesson pathways aren’t always the best.
  • Although there are lots of extra features, only a few of them are actually useful.
Price

There are many subscription with the Basic subscription starting at $4 month while $10 for premium a month and $23 for premium plus.


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GoEast Mandarin Online Course Review: Self-Study + Personal Instruction

GoEast Mandarin Online Course

Rating 4.0
★★★★★

Summary

GoEast Mandarin School offers in-person classes in Shanghai as well as online classes for both adults and kids. This review will focus on their online course, which offers a blended approach with self-study materials and interactive private 1-1 or group lessons. Their teachers are excellent and the self-study content is solid. Despite the initial price point being on the higher side, the comprehensive nature of the courses and the solid result may well justify the investment.

Quality 4.0
★★★★★

The teacher I worked with was fantastic and the self-study material is solid.

Thoroughness 4.5
★★★★
★
★

Their blended approach with lots of 1-1 classes ensures students master the content.

Value 3.5
★★★
★
★★

An investment in live, personalized instruction with expert teachers and a structured curriculum.

I Like
  • The teacher I worked with was fantastic and obviously very experienced.
  • The self-study curriculum gives you a chance to learn the material before practicing it with the instructor.
  • A private lesson or a small group lesson (1-5 peers) after each self-study lesson ensures you master the material.
  • This course gets you talking and fluent in Chinese way more than others.
I Don’t Like
  • Private lessons come with a premium price. Group lessons offer a more budget-friendly option.
  • The self-study material, while solid, isn’t exceptional.
  • Pinyin precedes Hanzi in the exercises.
Price

GoEast Mandarin School is not cheap, but their flexible payment options make it doable for serious Chinese learners. Self-study modules are accessible at $99 per level. Personalized one-on-one classes range from $33 to $36 per hour, varying by package — a solid investment in your language growth. What I like is that they ease the financial load with monthly payment plans, allowing you to spread out the cost for a bit over $300 for 12 class hours of instruction each month.

If you’re looking to use GoEast without the 1-on-1 cost, their small group classes, averaging 3-4 students, are more wallet-friendly at approximately $20 to $24 per hour. Plus, they’ve made group courses even more accessible with an option for 4 payment installments.

Mention All Language Resources when purchasing a course and you get a free Business Chinese Course learning material for free (either Elementary or Intermediate Level) worth 69-99 USD.

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GoEast is a language school in Shanghai that teaches Mandarin to foreigners, both at their Shanghai campuses and through their online courses.

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90 Day Korean Review – My Experience Trying It For 3 Weeks (revised in 2024)

90 Day Korean

Rating 4.7
★★★★
★
★

Summary

90 Day Korean is an excellent Korean course. The way that the material is structured and the simple manner that it’s explained make the language feel much less intimidating than I expected. Split up into four 90-day modules, 90 Day Korean can take you from not knowing any Korean and get you to a relatively high level. I highly recommend it!

Quality 4.5
★★★★
★
★

There are some small things that could be better but overall I was very impressed.

Thoroughness 5.0
★★★★★

Very thorough without making you feel overwhelmed.

Value 4.5
★★★★
★
★

A great course that’s priced affordably.

I Like
  • The content is explained in such a simple and straightforward manner that it’s hard not to understand it.
  • From the first lesson, you’ll learn how the language works instead of just memorizing phrases.
  • The option to have unlimited access to your own personal Korean coach.
  • The challenges really push you to apply everything you’ve learned and take it a step further.
I Don’t Like
  • There’s nothing major that I dislike about 90 Day Korean, just a few small things here and there that could be slightly improved.
Price

90 Day Korean offers two subscription plans. The Inner Circle Course (without coaching) costs $35 per month or $299 per year. The same course but with coaching costs $59 per month or $500 per year.

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Upon hearing of the name, 90 Day Korean, my initial reactions were something along the lines of, “There’s no way you can get fluent in Korean in 90 days. If that’s what they’re claiming, then it must be a scam.”

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LingoDeer Review

Lingodeer Review – A Better Alternative To Duolingo, Busuu, Rosetta Stone, etc.

Last Updated on December 12, 2023.

Lingodeer

Rating 4.3
★★★★
★
★

Summary

Lingodeer may not be as well known as other language learning apps, but it’s actually better and cheaper than most of them. You’ll practice the language by completing lots of different types of exercises. They also include plenty of grammar explanations and opportunities to review what you’ve studied. All in all, it’s one of the better options for getting started learning a language.

Quality 4.5
★★★★
★
★

It has a great design and everything works well with only a few minor issues.

Thoroughness 4.0
★★★★★

Not as thorough as some other courses but it’s good for what it is.

Value 4.5
★★★★
★
★

Quite a bit of content is free and the premium plan is very affordable.

I Like
  • Lots of different exercise types in the lessons.
  • Detailed grammar explanations.
  • Clear audio recordings.
  • Inexpensive!
I Don’t Like
  • The content isn’t always ordered well with some unusual words thrown in too early.
  • Not sufficient for developing oral communication skills.
Price

$14.99/mo, $39.99 for 3 months, $150.99 for a year. There’s also a lifetime option for $299.99. You may also occasionally find sales, such as the yearly rate dropping by 50% to $79.99.

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Italy Made Easy Review: Exceptionally Well-Rounded Courses

Italy Made Easy

Rating 4.8
★★★★
★
★

Summary

Italy Made Easy offers incredibly comprehensive Italian courses. Currently, there are four courses available for those at the beginner to intermediate levels. The courses include lots of video lessons, with assignments, quizzes, exercises, and other features to make sure you’re able to actually use the Italian you’ve learned. They’re easily the most thorough Italian courses available.

Quality 5.0
★★★★★

It’s a very easy to use and well-structured platform. You’ll get great tips and practice opportunities for all the main language skills.

Thoroughness 5.0
★★★★★

Everything is explained thoroughly, occasionally to a fault. The theory is complemented by plenty of exercises that ensure you’re learning the material.

Value 4.0
★★★★★

While the courses certainly aren’t cheap, they contain everything you’d need.

I Like
  • The interactive, diverse and effective exercises to help you practice all the important language skills.
  • The videos give you the feeling of having your own tutor.
  • The teacher and the course creator, Manu, is experienced and personable. He knows the mistakes Italian learners are likely to make.
  • There’s an option to receive feedback on your assignments from a real, native Italian speaker.
I Don’t Like
  • Manu is very talkative. The videos could often be shorter and still include all of the essential information
  • Some of the videos could be edited a little more.
  • The high cost will make it too expensive for some learners.
Price

For 6 months it is $200 but for better value a year is $350.

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One thing I’ve found from trying out tons of online language courses is that my favorite courses aren’t typically made by a huge corporation. Instead, they’re often made by a single person who has lots of experience teaching the language.

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Chinese For Us Review – Comprehensive and Affordable Courses

Chinese For Us

Rating 5.0
★★★★★

Summary

ChineseFor.Us has impressively well-made online Chinese courses. The content is explained extremely well, in a simple manner, and with a lot of depth. Although they don’t yet offer courses for intermediate and higher levels, the beginner content is excellent.

Quality 5.0
★★★★★

Every aspect is done really well.

Thoroughness 5.0
★★★★★

The courses are as comprehensive as you’ll find.

Value 5.0
★★★★★

Very affordable given the high-quality and comprehensive courses.

I Like
  • The most in-depth courses you’ll find anywhere online. No course will give you as solid of a foundation for learning Chinese as ChineseFor.Us.
  • The videos and quizzes are very well-made. It’s clear that they put in the effort to make a quality product.
  • It’s very affordable, especially if you’re willing to commit to a six-month plan. A subscription gives you access to all courses.
I Don’t Like
  • The content may be overly covered. For a beginner, it may be better to learn some topics “well enough” instead of mastering every detail.
  • If you’re just looking to pass an HSK test, some other courses might get you there faster but won’t give you as strong of a foundation.
Price

A subscription to ChineseFor.Us costs $24.99/month. If you commit to six-months up front this falls to $9.99/month. A one-year subscription would cost $8.99/month.

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ChineseFor.Us is a newer site offering online Chinese courses. I’m very excited to see how this site comes together in the future. If they continue to put out as high of quality content as they have so far, it could easily become the go-to resource for learning Chinese online.

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JapanesePod101 Review – It Works Well As A Supplemental Resource

JapanesePod101

Rating 4.0
★★★★★

Summary

JapanesePod101 has thousands of lessons going back over a decade. It’s best used as a supplemental resource to improve your listening comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. I wouldn’t advise trying to use it as a standalone course because the lessons don’t always follow a clear and suitable path. While very much imperfect, it’s a useful resource and available at an affordable price.

Quality 4.0
★★★★★

Some lessons are great and others leave a lot to be desired.

Thoroughness 4.0
★★★★★

A lot of content but it’s not always structured well.

Value 4.0
★★★★★

One of the more affordable tools around.

I Like
  • Probably the best tool to improve your Japanese listening comprehension.
  • Tons of content for everyone from the absolute beginner level up to the intermediate level, though advanced learners would be disappointed.
  • Very detailed lesson notes give lots of good information.
I Don’t Like
  • The chaotic course structure makes it hard to rely on as your only resource.
  • Many of the extra features aren’t useful or very well-made.
  • The older lessons can be a lot lower quality.
Price

There are three subscription plans with lengths available from 1 month to 2 years, with many options in between.

Basic – $4/month with Premium $10/month and Premium Plus – $23/month.

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JapanesePod101 is one of the better ways to learn Japanese. They have thousands of lessons, from the absolute beginner level, up to an advanced level.

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