Web 2.0 Tools
Zoho Planner: When pursuing something as exciting and huge as learning a new language, it is a good idea to set some goals. When you reach them, it keeps you motivated and on track. Zoho Planner is a tool that allows you to create to-do lists and set reminders. You can create multiple lists, set your due dates, and choose to be reminded everyday, on the day of, or the day before. You can even use Zoho Planner to make yourself some notes. I created a Zoho to-do list to keep myself on schedule for each Livemocha lesson, and included a screenshot below.
babelwith.me: Use this simple, free group chat tool to communicate with anyone, anywhere. You can set your language to Spanish, or English if you're not feeling as ambitious, and it will automatically translate your conversation as you type. This would be a good way for learners to converse with their fellow Spanish learners from the library, or even with new friends they have made on Livemocha. I started a conversation (with myself), and included a screenshot of it below. In the upper right-hand corner of the screen is the address of the conversation, so that you can tell others where to go.
