Abstract
Discover the ultimate language learning platform, featuring dictionaries, conjugations, phrase collections, language games, and more. Ideal for language students, expats, and professional translators.
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[...] In April 2015, bab.la joined the familyOxford Dictionaries, becoming a subsidiary of Oxford University Press. Oxford and bab.la share the vision and mission of providing high-quality linguistic content to a global community. In 2017, the online magazine 'Living Abroad' was launched by bab.la to help young multilingual expats face the challenges encountered while living abroad. » (Bab.la, 2019 Structure and features: The bab.la website groups several features that can be accessed through menus and tabs. The main menu is located at the top left and presents three sections. [...]
[...] Then, we find examples of use for each of the possible translations, as well as for the corresponding verbs: We will also have, in the following, synonyms, many examples of use, as well as a list of other words that can relate to the one searched. The 'conjugation' category is available in the following 12 languages: Danish, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, and Russian. We have several options for using this tool. We find a link to the most commonly used verbs on the page, we can enter a verb directly into the search engine or perform an alphabetical search. [...]
[...] Several domains are listed: Job Application, Academic, Business, Personnel, Travel, and Immigration. Each domain is divided into sub-domains. For example, if we go to the 'Accommodation' category in the 'Travel' section, we will obtain a complete list of typical phrases that can be used in the context. This tool is available in 48 language combinations. The 'games' category presents a hangman game available in 16 languages allowing you to train, test your knowledge and discover new words in a very fun way. [...]
[...] During these travels, he realized that knowing the literal translation of a word or expression was not enough. In fact, languages must be lived in order to be interpreted. Andreas has been collecting dictionaries in all possible and imaginable languages for a long time. Creating a platform where language enthusiasts can meet, exchange ideas, and feed off each other's linguistic knowledge was therefore the logical next step. After all, are there better teachers than people eager to share their native language? Patrick, on the other hand, is our expert in computer science. [...]
[...] Many quizzes are also available in 24 languages on various and diverse subjects. Finally, the 'More' category, containing a page dedicated to grammar, presenting courses on English, French, and German grammars. The data is constantly updated and enriched by a young, multicultural, multilingual and passionate team about languages. The site is a major asset for language students or those studying abroad, as well as for young expatriates. It provides significant help in learning languages and everyday life abroad. [...]
