Practicing a language can be a daunting task, especially because progress is only noticeable in the long run. But with sites like Lyrics Training, that tiring chore can turn into a fun breeze. Using YouTube videos, a system follows you as you correctly transcribe the lyrics, allowing you to practice the grammar and pronunciation of a particular language, although the site is focused on learning English.
Occasionally we come across sites or programs so smart and productive that we can't help but mention them. This is the case with Lyrics Training, which, while it won't help you learn a language from scratch, is definitely an excellent and fun tool to practice it and understand its pronunciation and idioms. The site uses YouTube videos from different artists for the player to complete the lyrics as they listen to the song.
At first glance it may sound like two apps that have nothing to do with each other were stuck together, but when you see it in action, they seem to have been born together. At the top, the video plays and, at the bottom, you have a box where you have to type in the lyrics. The best part is that the video pauses by stanza, meaning you have time to figure out the first phrase before moving on to the next. However, don't take all the time in the world, because there is a time limit and if you go over it, it's Game Over. Also, if you join the community, you can compete against other users, and the longer you take, the fewer points you earn.
There are four difficulty levels available. They vary in the number of words you have to complete. In the easiest, only 10% of the words are missing. In the hardest, all words are missing, so it's only for experts. Also, if you'd rather not type, you have the option to change the game mode and select the correct word from a series of options (which makes the tool easier and more intuitive).
Among other things, if you register, you can save your progress, upload your own song lyrics, compete against users, and add your favorite songs to your favorites. Most importantly, if you are a teacher, you can create exercises for your students, customizing each exercise to the difficulty level you see fit. Excellent!
As we said, Lyrics Training is far from being able to teach you a language from scratch, but as its name suggests, it's perfect for practicing certain languages in a fun way, mainly English and its pronunciation. The service has apps for Android and iPhone, as well as a web app that works wonderfully.
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