Tatoeba language learning

Tatoeba is a free collaborative platform that provides a vast database of example sentences translated into multiple languages. It helps language learners understand how words and phrases are used in natural contexts by providing real sentences with translations. Users can search for specific words or patterns to see them used in full sentences across different languages.

Tatoeba is available in more than 400 languages, ranging from widely spoken languages like English, Spanish and Mandarin to less common and endangered languages. The number continues to grow as the community contributes new content.

Users can contribute to Tatoeba by adding new sentences in their native language, translating existing sentences into other languages they know, and reviewing/commenting on other contributions. You need to create an account and specify your language abilities in your profile before contributing.

While Tatoeba's sentences are contributed by volunteers and may occasionally contain errors, there is a community review process to help maintain quality. Users are encouraged to report mistakes and native speakers often verify translations. However, it's recommended to use Tatoeba as a complement to other learning resources rather than as a sole learning tool.

Yes, Tatoeba allows users to download sentence collections and create lists of sentences for personal use. The data is available under Creative Commons licensing. Users can export lists in CSV format for use with other learning tools like Anki flashcards.

Yes, Tatoeba is completely free to use. It's an open-source project that relies on community contributions and volunteer work. All sentences and translations are freely accessible to anyone who wants to use them for language learning purposes.