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"AI" tools for learning foreign languages

For Vocabulary and Reading

• Plaudli
  – simulates natural dialogues and integrates unknown vocabulary directly into the learning system.

For Writing and Text Production

• DeepL / Reverso
  – more accurate translations with contextual examples and synonym suggestions.
  – very helpful if you want to combine writing and comprehension practice.
• Grammarly
  – writing assistant to improve writing skills and correct errors in texts.
  – for checking spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Vocabulary trainers & dictionaries

• Bab.la Dictionary
  Translations in many different languages, from colloquial and regional expressions to technical and specialized vocabulary. Special features include search filters, synonyms, audio pronunciation, and example sentences.
• Dict
  Online dictionaries for 30 languages. Additional information such as part of speech, phonetic transcription, prepositional constructions, or explanatory notes. Also available: a grammar overview, a language guide, and various topics.
• DeepL
  Multilingual online dictionary that translates texts and files into over 100 languages, features an AI writing assistant, and is available as a mobile app.
• Langenscheidt
  Various dictionaries that can be searched.
• LEO
  Multilingual dictionary with a conjugator and vocabulary trainer for various languages.
• Logos Dictionary
  Multilingual online dictionary and conjugator.
• PONS
  For German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Polish.
• Quizlet
  Vocabulary trainer that can also be used as an app.
• Ultralingua
  Online dictionary for English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, as well as monolingual definitions and a synonym dictionary for English and French (free and paid versions).
• Wie sagt man noch?
  Synonym dictionary for English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Language partnerships and exchange programmes

General Links

• epals.com
  Email pen-pal exchange
• Useful Information from the DAAD
  Information on studying abroad.
• Language Exchange Online
  Internet community for learning foreign languages, where you can exchange with others in over 100 languages in various ways.

Language and Cultural Institutes

• Académie Française
• Danish Cultural Institute
• German Academic Exchange Service
• Goethe-Institut
• Instituto Cervantes
• Italian Cultural Institute Cologne
• The British Council
• The German-American Institute Heidelberg

Placement tests from external providers

• Cornelsen Language Tests
  Placement test for English, French, Spanish, and German as a foreign language.
• Sprachtest
  Language test for English, Business English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. This test includes listening, reading, vocabulary, and grammar, and takes about 15 minutes.

EUPeace

Learn the languages of the EUPeace University Alliance partners.

Other

• Europass
  Create a CV in various languages using a template.
• Lernen mit Spaß
  Swiss collection of links for teachers of various foreign languages, gathering valuable online resources.
• Lyricstraining
  Learn languages with music videos
• Learning Strategies: Effective Learning
  Tips for effectively learning foreign languages.
• Sprachen Lernen Web
  SLweb is a platform all about language learning. Here you'll find several hundred articles with tips, tricks, reviews, interviews, and other content on the topic of learning languages.
• Migaku
  Language Learning Blogs: Tips, Tutorials and Insights