With school finally out for the summer, people are able to travel the world right now more than ever. In eight of the 13 cities listed as best vacation destinations by U.S. News this year, English isn’t the official language. Add vast cultural differences and unfamiliar terrain to the existing language barrier and suddenly a trip abroad can become a daunting proposition.

Fortunately, Brainscape can help travelers learn how to talk the talk (quite literally) in no time before they venture off to a foreign destination.

Available for FREE online and on iOS devices, Brainscape is the world’s fastest-growing education platform with 7 million app downloads (and counting!). Simply put, it is “flashcards on steroids,” using an adaptive learning algorithm called Confidence-Based Repetition to double your learning speed. Their platform is scientifically proven to help users learn faster and remember longer.

Brainscape works with leading subject-matter experts to develop pre-made decks on numerous subjects includinglanguages, history, geography and religion. If you don’t see the subject you are looking for, don’t worry. Brainscape also gives users the opportunity to create their own flashcards on whatever material they choose, providing future travelers the ability to:

• Learn to speak one of the 9 languages Brainscape offers decks on, including Spanish, French and Chinese.
• Look up essential facts or phrases once you’re there without carrying one of those obnoxious translation dictionaries around all day.
• Keep a pocket full of interesting facts on you at all times (and a pocket full of extra money you saved by skipping the tour guide).
• Keep track of important cultural practices and taboos to thrive in an unfamiliar environment.