In the current global economy, many people are interested in learning a foreign language. But many of us are out of school and lead busy lives, so it may seem impossible or too costly to learn a new language. Thankfully, modern technology offers so many free foreign language resources that could fit into your life, no matter how busy it is. Whether you want to spend a few minutes a day or hours a day learning a new language, this list will show you where to start.
18 Free Foreign Language Resources
Alison
Alison is a language resource that is free if you don’t mind ads. To remove ads, you have to pay a monthly fee, but especially if you’re a beginner, you can get lots of practice on any of the nine languages they offer.
BBC Languages
BBC Languages has resources and information on different languages as well as activities to help you learn a language. There are online video tutorials as well as links to videos that you can watch in the language you’re trying to learn.
Busuu
Busuu is an app (Android | Apple) that uses speech recognition and offers study plans to help you learn languages. It also offers feedback from native language speakers so you can make sure you’ve got all the ins and outs of a language just right!
Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative
The Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative lets you access language courses. Not all courses are free, but for the ones that are, you can save your work and learn a new language over a long period of time.
Coursera Language Learning
Tomorrow is the last day to get these deals! Through 8/5, Nordstrom is having one of their best sales of the year with their Anniversary Sale! Grab designer brands and more for up to 70% off!
Grab shoes, clothing, accessories and more.
Deal Ideas:
Cole Haan Menlo Skimmer Slingback Flat – $52.47 (reg. $160)
Spanx Faux Leather Leggings $64.99 (reg. $98)
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream $68 (reg. $105)
This sale is good through tomorrow, 8/5. Shipping is free on orders of $89+.
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Head over to grab Disney Store back to school essentials for the kiddos! They’re offering 30% off backpacks, lunchboxes, drinkware, clothing, and more!
Use code SHIPMAGIC for free shipping on orders $75+! You can also score a free gift when you spend $100+. Don’t forget to claim by using the code GIFT at checkout.
Deal Ideas
Spider-Man Backpack – $20.99 (reg $29.99)
Minnie Mouse Stainless Steel Water Bottle – $13.99 (reg $29.99)
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Zip-Up Stationery Set – $17.49 (reg $24.99)
Native Toy Story Shoes – $34.99 (reg $49.99)
Orders $75+ ship for free with code SHIPMAGIC!
More Back to School Deals.
It’s Instant Savings time at Sam’s Club! Save over $8,800 on tech, home, dorm upgrades and so much more!
You can shop online or in-club and you’ll see the discount apply automatically at checkout.
If you don’t have a Sam’s Club membership, you can get one right now for just $20 (reg. $50)!
Deal Ideas:
Clorox Disinfecting Bleach-Free Cleaning Wipes, Variety Pack 85 wipes/pk., 5 pk. – $14.98 (reg. $18.78)
Sharpie Permanent Fine Tip Markers, Black, 24 Count – $9.48 (reg. $11.98)
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Assorted Colors, Pack of 18 – $10.97 (reg. $13.47)
One Bentgo Fresh and One Bentgo Kids Lunch Box – $24.98 (reg. $29.98)
Epson WorkForce WF-2930 All-in-One Inkjet Printer – $59.87 (reg. $99.87)
Panasonic 2.2 cu. ft. Stainless-Steel Microwave Oven With Inverter Technology – $149.98 (reg. $179.98)
BISSELL Clean View Rewind Pet Upright Vacuum – $69.98 (reg. $99.98)
Savings end 8/18. Shipping is free for Plus members. Read More→
ABLE is having a sale on sale! Shop for trendy women’s clothing and accessories with an extra 40% off sale styles!
Use code EXTRA to get 40% off. May not be combined with other promotions. Exclusions apply.
Deal Ideas:
Aspen Cropped Jacket – $124 (reg. $1788)
-40% off with code EXTRA
makes it $74
Haven Seed Stitch Sweater – $82 (reg. $128)
-40% off with code EXTRA
makes it $49
Heather Linen Blazer – $142 (reg. $178)
-40% off with code EXTRA
makes it $85
This offer is good through 8/4. Shipping is free with orders of $100+.
See more clothing deals.
Stock your fridge with yogurt at the this week’s Kroger sale! Use an eCoupon and an Ibotta rebate to pick up (12) Yoplait Yogurt cups for just 20¢ each!
Kroger Yoplait Yogurt Deal (ends 8/6):
- Yoplait Yogurt, select varieties, 4-6 oz, 80¢
-$4.19/12 Yoplait yogurt, 4-6 oz, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$3/10 Yoplait Yogurt Cup or Protein Yogurt Cup 4-6 oz, use up to 5x in a single transaction, Kroger eCoupon
(buy (12), use $3/10 store and $4.19/12 Ibotta, makes it 20¢ ea.)
See the full Kroger Ad for more great deals.
Shop the biggest markdowns on Sperry shoes right now! Find boat shoes, sneakers, loafers and more on sale, plus get an extra 30% off at checkout!
The discount will automatically apply at checkout. There are so many styles to choose from!
Deal Ideas:
Koifish Stripe Boat Shoe – $49.99 (reg. $100)
-extra 30% off at checkout
makes it $34.99!
Crest Vibe Gingham Sneaker – $19.99 (reg. $60)
-extra 30% off at checkout
makes it $14!
SeaCycled Crest Twin Gore Canvas Sneaker – $49.99 (reg. $70)
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free on orders over $49+.
See more shoe deals.
Want to save a little extra on Aeropostale? Right now they have a fun new coupon that will get you 15% off $75+ or 20% off $100+!
To get the deal, use code BCSAVEBIG at checkout. You can combine this code with lots of good deals but note it doesn’t work on clearance.
Deal Ideas:
Buy (2) Jeans, B1G1 FREE $64.95 or $32.48 each
Buy (1) Uniform Piqué Polo $12 (reg. $24.50)
– Use code BCSAVEBIG at checkout
Makes it $65.41 shipped for everything!
This homemade hummus recipe is super simple to make: throw everything into a blender and blend it up until smooth!
Note about one of the ingredients: Tahini is a paste made of ground sesame seeds. You can find it in most grocery stores (I find mine in the international aisle, but you could also look next to the peanut butter).
Tip: Take your hummus to the next level by adding toppings! I like to top mine with extra virgin olive oil, some extra salt and pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. It would also be great with everything bagel seasoning, pesto, or chopped roasted red peppers.
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup tahini (make sure the tahini is stirred well before you measure it)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 5 tbsp water (or more, depending on your preferred texture)
Directions
- In a blender, add all of the ingredients. Blend until very smooth, stopping every so often to scrape down the sides of the blender so everything gets incorporated. You can add more or less water depending on your desired texture.
- Transfer to a serving plate (or store in an air tight container in the fridge). Add toppings if desired (see tip above) and serve with veggies and warm pita.
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