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LIVEMOCHA!

(heehee, I can hear everyone saying “Huh?”)

Livemocha is a language learning website.  We all know how desireable it is in today’s markets to be comfortable in more that one language… well, Livemocha provides support for six popular languages (English, Spanish, French, Hindi, German and Mandarin Chinese) and offers impressive and comprehensive lesson plans for each, including a full range of practical reading, listening, writing and speaking exercises.

The best part is that Livemocha makes it easy for you to learn on your own (and at your own pace) and connects you with a huge network of other students and native speakers to help you master your new language.

Now, understand, I am a BIG fan of Rosetta Stone language learning software… BUT I do realise that the cost can be very limiting for homeschoolers who are often making ends meet with only one income… so, here comes Livemocha… for FREE!  I can’t say it’s EXACTLY the same thing, but where the they meet is in immersion and where Livemocha excells is in the practical conversation with others working towards the same goal… sometimes company makes the journey more pleasant.

SO, if you have been panicking over your teen’s “foreign language credit” - panic no more!  Hop on over to Livemocha and set them up and let the learning begin!  There - that’s one less thing on your planning To Do list!  You’re welcome! *grin*

Blessings!

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5 Responses to “LIVEMOCHA!”

  1. Heidi says:
    20. August 2008 at 12:57

    Thank you for the link!! Sounds like a wonderful site; do they offer language lessons online? If so, are they free? I like Rosetta Stone but the cost was a little steep for me to invest in. Have you looked into any other sites that offer these services? Just wondering what is out there…trying to learn some Japanese before my trip in November.

    Do you know anything about other sites like Mango Languages, edufire or italki? I saw them on You Tube videos and they looked interesting too.

  2. Patricia says:
    22. August 2008 at 08:11

    Hi there,
    I am an ser of Livemocha and also I am a user of palabea.net. The both are really nice for helping learning new languages. I would like to advice you to have a look inside palabea too. Both are wuite good and quite different but both are really really good!!

  3. Colleen Felz, Homeschool Coach says:
    4. September 2008 at 18:23

    You’ve been tagged!

    I was tagged for this meme by Little Cottage School on the Prairie. The rules are stated below:

    1. Link the person who tagged you.
    2. Mention the rules on your blog.
    3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks you possess.
    4. Tag 6 following bloggers by linking them.
    5. Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they’ve been tagged.

    My six quirks:

    1. My first quirk is that I am very particular about the way my sheets and blankets are kept on my bed. They have to be straight and covering the bed just right. If they are askew or upside down or inside out, I just can’t sleep. I insist that my hubby and I fix the bedding so it is just right every night. Mind you I don’t make my bed every day. I suppose making the bed might fix the bedding issue at night, but our mornings are so crazy that it seems impossible to find the time to make the bed. I guess that for now we make the bed before we go to bed. Yes, I agree that it is silly!

    2. Another quirk of mine is that I have to have coffee every morning. It has gotten to the point that I cannot skip a morning because I get a headache. That being said, I am very picky about my coffee. I like it strong. I prefer particular brands like Peet’s or Starbucks. These days, though, we are a little more budget minded so I also like Trader Joe’s Colombian and French Roast coffee.

    3. I am a choco-holic! There is no question about it. Not a day goes by that I miss out on eating some divine chocolate. I love super dark chocolate, and it is even better with peanut butter. Mmm..I am imagining taking a bite right now! I gave chocolate up for Lent this year, and I was so miserable. Boy did I pray during those 40 days!

    4. I am a recovering perfectionist. It’s not worth doing something if you are not going to do it right, and my way is the best way to do it. I am desperately trying to let go of this idea, but even when I am refraining from taking over to do something the “right” way, I am biting my tongue and thinking about how I really do know the answers. Alas, I am trying to find the perfect way to recover from my perfectionism…

    5. I need a schedule. I don’t mean that it is nice to have a schedule or that it helps me stay on target. I mean that I am completely lost and out of sorts without a schedule. Mind you that the schedule is flexible when the need arises, but things have to happen at roughly the same time every day. My inner clock knows when it is time to eat, get dressed, nap, and the like. I fall apart when I do not follow my schedule, and my kids do, too.

    6. I am not the most diligent housekeeper, but I insist on having the kitchen clean. I mean as clean as I can get it with two small children, a dog, and a husband in the house! I want the counters clean and the table washed. Sweeping is a must. What really drives me nuts is finding remnants of food left in the sink waiting to go down the garbage disposal. Why is it waiting anyway?

    There, now you know a lot more useless information about me.

    Next I need to tag six people to follow suit and post about their quirks.

    1. Carolyn Morrison
    2. Candy Cook
    3. Jules
    4. Victoria
    5. Shannon
    6. Patchwork Cottage

  4. Michelle in GA says:
    20. September 2008 at 11:24

    Hi Shannon,
    This looks very interesting. I plan to look into it.
    Thanks for posting it.
    Hey, thanks for adding me as a blogging friend.
    I will add you as soon as my template gets fixed.
    Blessings,
    Michelle

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