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Why 'Free' Language Apps Are Actually the Most Expensive

You think you're saving money by using free apps? You are paying with the only resource you can't earn back: Time. Here is the brutal math of 'Free' vs. 'Paid'.

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Why 'Free' Language Apps Are Actually the Most Expensive

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