Memrise, Language learning platform Language learning platform
Autonomous learning
Description: Memrise is an online language learning platform that offers courses and interactive lessons to help users learn languages efficiently. Users can choose from different languages and levels, including beginner to advanced, and access lessons that incorporate vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, and reading exercises. Memrise uses spaced repetition and memorising techniques to optimise learning and retention. It offers both free and premium plans. Users need an account to use Memrise.
Evaluation: Memrise is a useful platform for learning a target language. It provides interactive lessons encompassing all linguistic competencies and has a catchy interface that makes learning more enjoyable. It also allows teachers to create and share their own courses, facilitating tailored teaching. Average IT skills required.
Cost: Free with registration + paid premium plans
Type Of Interaction:
Individual work,
Skills:
Listening,
Vocabulary,
Grammar,
Content:
Website/other users supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: Yes
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium/High. Memrise collects various types of personal data, including name, email address, username, profile picture, and payment information, together with learning data, including test answers, learning scores, progress within a course, and voice data for certain features for providing its language learning services. It mentions taking reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect personal data. Users can change or correct their data and request its deletion through their user settings. The option to opt out of marketing communications is provided. In the EU, it complies with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: Yes for the app, not for the web version
- Compatibility/ Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux + iOS and Android apps