Lectia

Name: Lectia
Rating: 4.4 (38 reviews)
Author: University of Maryland

Education

Free · Designed for iPad

38 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

University of Maryland
Language

EN
English
Size

90.3
MB

Don’t just learn a new language, master it! Completely free with no ads, Lectia is the first language learning app to offer in-depth content using real-life audio, video, and reading passages from countries where the target language is spoken. Developed by language experts at the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland, Lectia features: - Language learning activities to build comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar that increase in difficulty as you progress - Cultural, historical, and vocabulary notes - Transcript and translation - Highlighted text-tracking to help you follow along - Extensive glossary Choose from seven languages Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Persian | Russian | Spanish | more languages coming in 2022! Authentic materials created by and for native speakers: - Local and national news reports - Expert interviews - Weather reports - Apartment listings - Product and service ads - Recipes, and more! Benefits of Lectia: - No hidden costs or in-app purchases. Ever! - No ads - For all language levels (beginner, intermediate or advanced)! - Proficiency test at the end of each level - No wifi? No problem! Download lessons for offline study. - Goal tracking feature to measure your progress - Whether you’re already comfortable with the language or just starting out, Lectia has an option for you! For 35 years, the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland has been helping people understand each other and the world around them. To learn more about our work, visit us at www.nflc.umd.edu. Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umdnflc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NationalForeignLanguageCenter Twitter: @NFLC_UMD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-foreign-language-center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nflc.umd.edu/ Got an idea? We want to hear from you! Share your feedback with us at nflc-feedback@umd.edu.

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

38 Ratings

Perfect for Intermediate & Advanced; won’t help learn a new language from scratch
12/21/2021

Norcal Language Prof
This app deserves tons of praise in terms of its technical design, content, and feedback. But it’s not for absolute beginners.If you already know how to read and have elementary grammar skills in a chosen language, then this app will help you progress; otherwise, this app is not for you; at least, this is the case with Persian, Russian, and Spanish.
Perfect for Intermediate & Advanced; won’t help learn a new language from scratch
12/21/2021

Norcal Language Prof

This app deserves tons of praise in terms of its technical design, content, and feedback. But it’s not for absolute beginners.If you already know how to read and have elementary grammar skills in a chosen language, then this app will help you progress; otherwise, this app is not for you; at least, this is the case with Persian, Russian, and Spanish.
Focused on Meaning
05/25/2023

MJ 3105
As a language teacher and acquirer, I am beyond thrilled by the Lectia app. I actually can't believe it's free, to be honest. The app's different levels and focus on meaning of authentic resources rather than grammar is a breath of fresh air. I appreciate the way that I can get to different speeds in the recordings, read the transcript as well as the translation, and that the notes are so interesting for both language and culture. This app doesn't let a learner get frustrated by the lack of a critical word. Thank you many times over for doing this!
Focused on Meaning
05/25/2023

MJ 3105

As a language teacher and acquirer, I am beyond thrilled by the Lectia app. I actually can't believe it's free, to be honest. The app's different levels and focus on meaning of authentic resources rather than grammar is a breath of fresh air. I appreciate the way that I can get to different speeds in the recordings, read the transcript as well as the translation, and that the notes are so interesting for both language and culture. This app doesn't let a learner get frustrated by the lack of a critical word. Thank you many times over for doing this!
Engaging and fun way to learn
01/11/2022

Rainville301
This is the most fun I’ve ever had learning a language. The lessons and activities are engaging and challenging. I opened the app to check it out and do one lesson and two hours later I was still going. I couldn’t put it down. Great app for high school students looking to improve their proficiency and for adult learners who want to reconnect with a language they may have first studied years ago.
Engaging and fun way to learn
01/11/2022

Rainville301

This is the most fun I’ve ever had learning a language. The lessons and activities are engaging and challenging. I opened the app to check it out and do one lesson and two hours later I was still going. I couldn’t put it down. Great app for high school students looking to improve their proficiency and for adult learners who want to reconnect with a language they may have first studied years ago.
I love this app!
02/02/2022

hannah_baby_89
I have been waiting for this type of app. It’s refreshing to see content sourced directly from countries where the language is spoken and not just random vocab and grammar structures put together for a cheesy conversation that is unlikely to be had in real life. I use this to improve my professional expertise and I’ve already improved a lot.
I love this app!
02/02/2022

hannah_baby_89

I have been waiting for this type of app. It’s refreshing to see content sourced directly from countries where the language is spoken and not just random vocab and grammar structures put together for a cheesy conversation that is unlikely to be had in real life. I use this to improve my professional expertise and I’ve already improved a lot.