http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/20/travel/inventive-cheaper-tools-for-learning-a-language.html 2014-11-11 04:53:58 Inventive, Cheaper Tools for Learning a Language A number of new and often more affordable tools are aiming to help you rattle off “table for two” in no time. === To learn a new language travelers often turn to time-tested solutions like Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur or actual classes with native speakers. Yet a number of new, creative and often more affordable tools are aiming to help you rattle off “table for two” and “how much does this cost?” in no time. Will they get you through the most complex grammar? Not necessarily. But beginners are likely to appreciate these fresh approaches — especially if you’ve had difficulty sticking with traditional language-learning programs. At the end of this column I’ve also included some free tools to supplement your lessons. CHINEASY DUOLINGO LINGUA.LY MANGO PREMIERE FREE, SUPPLEMENTARY STUDY TOOLS