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by funkaster 3726 days ago
Funny, maybe cute, but not very useful if you're actually trying to learn a new language.

Having "perfect" accent is pointless. When learning a new language you should aim for learning grammar, understanding basic pronunciation, but not "speaking with native accent". That's pointless, unless you're a spy[1] (Look the answer to "Q: Is it possible to acquire a language to a "native" level?").

[1]: http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article.php?id=517093

2 comments

This app is indeed the complete opposite of what you're looking for. The FrenchMeter is not meant to teach French. It focuses on the spoken aspect of the language, unlike most of the apps out there.
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