Word of the day email PHP script (cron)

'Word of the day' email for 馋

A simple PHP script that takes a random line from a tab-separated vocab file and sends it as a ‘word of the day’ email. It’s ideal for running with cron on a webserver. → Read more

Vocabify 0.2.3

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More updates to Vocabify, a script which uses notification bubbles to show you vocabulary flashcards as you get on with other things. Now on version 0.2.3 → Read more

Vocabify 0.2, now on Google Code

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The little vocabulary notify script I posted two weeks ago has been improved, and is now called Vocabify. The project is hosted on Google Code under GPL V3. → Read more

Vocabulary notify flashcards 0.1

A flashcard for 工资 showing in Linux Mint

A little Python script coded by Marc Jones. It uses your vocab list to give you little pop-up flashcards whilst you get on with other things. Suggestions welcome. → Read more

GNOME Timer Applet for effective study sessions

GNOME Timer Applet

A quick tip: if you use GNOME Panel in Linux, install Timer Applet to create focus, motivated study sessions and manage your time more effectively. → Read more

Known Chinese Words Test from zhtoolkit

The results table from the zhtoolkit test

Zhtoolkit has produced another cool tool for Mandarin learners, which estimates your total vocabulary. Data from tests will also be used in a research project which should also be interesting for students. → Read more

Polyglot plugin for Mandarin

Polyglot plugin on BBC News

I’ve just tried the Polyglot plugin for Chrome (there’s also a Firefox equivalent) with Mandarin Chinese. The idea behind the plugin is to provide a bit of daily reading and vocabulary practice in your target language by randomly replacing a few words on web pages with translations. → Read more

Skype for speaking practice

Skype logo

Skype offers a fantastic opportunity for learning languages online. You can have free, live conversations with native speakers, and even use video for a more complete immersion experience. Learning languages with Skype is very effective. → Read more