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Memrise

Principal function(s): Autonomous learningIndividual workListeningVocabularyGrammarStudentWebsite/other users supply

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 a limited free version and requires users to have an account in order 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. Memrise also allows teachers to create and share their own courses, facilitating tailored teaching.

Cost: Free with registration + paid plans available.

Website: https://www.memrise.com/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Individual work

Skills

  • Listening
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar

Content

  • Website/other users supply

Usability

Interface User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

User-friendly, modern.

Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

Medium.

Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

Yes.

Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

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 Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

Yes, with an account.

Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

Yes, users can choose courses from a variety of languages, levels, and topics to better suit their learning goals.

Interactivity

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Technical requirements

Installation required?

Not for the browser version; yes for the apps.

Compatibility/ Operating System

Any browser; Android, iOS.

Other technical requirements