EVALUATING DUTCHPOD101 AS A LANGUAGE LEARNING TOOL: A FALSE BEGINNER'S PERSPECTIVE ON VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND LISTENING COMPREHENSION
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Language learning, DutchPod101, Dutch, Innovative LanguageAbstract
This paper evaluates the DutchPod101 website by Innovative Language, assessing its effectiveness in helping learners achieve a basic understanding of both written and spoken Dutch. The study focuses on the experience of the author, who, as a false beginner with some prior exposure to the language but little recent practice, uses the platform to reacquaint themselves with Dutch. The research examines the site's content delivery, instructional quality, and the balance between written and spoken language skills. The findings indicate that DutchPod101 offers a robust range of tools for vocabulary acquisition and listening comprehension but lacks depth in grammar instruction and interactive conversation practice. The paper concludes with recommendations for enhancing the learning experience and suggestions for future research into the efficacy of language learning websites.
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