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I'm also a co-founder and CEO of Native Tongue. Native Tongue makes language learning fun, fast and effective. I lead the business and operations at Native Tongue.
Previously, I worked at Next Digital, Deloitte and airbnb. Find me on twitter at @inspiredworlds or on my blog at www.inspiredworlds.com
Btw I met you at Runway co-working space in SF earlier this year when I visited. You might have been working from there.
I'm having trouble dragging the objects onto there. The images don't seem to stay on there. When I let go of the image, it goes back to the menu area.
Also you should check out Canva which has drag and drop feature. Its more fully featured but i like the simplicity of yours. Its for quickly creating blog and social media graphics.
I was also expecting a coffeescript & bootstrap mashup and was pleasantly surprised to find a language website!
I'm also the founder of language startup called http://www.nativetongue.com If you are interested check us out. We combine language learning with gaming, to make it fun and addictive. We have the following apps available:
- Learn Chinese with Mandarin Madness http://itunes.apple.com/app/mandarin-madness/id494800742
- Learn Spanish with Spanish Smash https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-spanish-spanish-smash/...
I think the ultimate would be learning like Neo in Matrix. Just plug a cord into the back of your head and upload the mandarin lesson module, and absorb it in seconds!
It was my first RTW trip so I spent a few hours looking up different RTW tickets, as well as figuring out what destinations to go to, how many stops were available, etc.. I ended up researching online, and then going to see a travel agent twice. I even brought an atlas with me the second time to see the agent! I also spoke to a couple of friends that have done RTW trips to get their perspective. Then you have to consider frequent flyer miles and what destinations, seasonality etc...
Its a great use case for Flightfox. My gut feeling at the moment is that its better for more complicated trips - multi-hop or where there is some kind of complexity like carrying a surfboard or if you have several kids, etc...
Nice work Lauren & Todd - from a fellow aussie!
I'm actually considering doing something similar in my next email newsletter, cause that's awesome customer service.
this blog post shows the subtly and intricate details required in good design and UI.
- from podcasts: Chinesepod - eChineselearning: skype lessons - Livemocha: connect with people from China and get them to help you out with exercises/voices - M&MX: http://www.mandmx.com Awesome comics and learn Chinese blog posts - Confused laowai: confusedlaowai.com
I'm also the founder of a mobile app called Mandarin Madness which helps you learn Chinese. Its a fun and engaging way to learn. Also, one of the most simple ways to start learning even if you are a beginner. Check it out here: http://www.mandarinmadness.com. I'd love to get your feedback! Contact me here: hello at nativetongue dot com for more info.
I might be a bit biased, but I'd go with Mandarin Chinese! A lot of people speak this language :)
I'm also the founder of a company called Native Tongue which creates vocabulary apps. It's one of the most simple ways to learn and fun to, so I'd invite you to try out our apps. Go to nativetongue.com and check out our mobile apps. If you have any questions, email me on hello at nativetongue dot com.
Thanks,
Matt