Battle of the Food Delivery Apps Which is Best

Battle of the Food Delivery Apps Which is Best via Pexels Delivery.com Delivery.com is a versatile app that offers food, groceries, alcohol, and even dry cleaning services. Pros: With so many different services to choose from, Delivery.com is a great app to use if you have multiple errands to run. So, if you don’t want to waste time purchasing groceries from one place and alcohol from another, Delivery.com offers a super convenient solution. Unlike some other apps, Delivery.com does not charge a service fee! Delivery.com offers quite a variety of food options, with 39 different kinds of cuisine to choose from at popular restaurants. You can earn Delivery Points for every order you place, which means you can redeem your points for credit on any orders you place in the future. What’s more, Delivery.com offers exclusive promotions and discounts that you should definitely take advantage of. Cons: While the app itself does not charge a service fee, some restaurants that you order from may have a delivery fee and set an order minimum. DoorDash DoorDash is another widely known and used food delivery app that you may want to give a try. Pros: You get free delivery for your first order! Who doesn’t love that? You can access DoorDash from more than 1,200 cities in Canada and the U.S., and it offers options from over 110,000 restaurant menus! With such a variety of places from which to order and choose, you’re sure to enjoy perusing this app for food options. This app has a unique and helpful feature called “DoorDash Delight,” which is essentially a rating system that recommends the best restaurants in your area by accounting for such things as restaurant popularity, customer satisfaction, food quality, and delivery time. This is a great feature to take advantage of so that you can easily pick and choose from local restaurants. On the flip side, if you’re looking for a job, DoorDash just might be a good fit for you. “Dashers” drive around to different restaurants and deliver orders to customers, plus it’s a very flexible job because they get to determine their own working hours. Cons: Ordering on DoorDash may sometimes include additional delivery fees, including a service fee and extra pricing during busy delivery times. So if you’re looking to save on money, just be wary of any additional fees you may have to pay. Eat 24 Available in more than 1,500 different cities in the U.S., Eat 24 is a food delivery app owned by Grubhub. Pros: Eat 24 provides an array of options. There are 50 different kinds of cuisine to choose from, plus you get to pick among different types of eateries: fast food, casual, and sit-down restaurants. Eat 24 also offers exclusive promotions that will help you save on the price of your meal. What’s more, there are no delivery fees. Another really cool feature of Eat 24 is that you get to read other customers’ reviews and ratings of different restaurants. This can be super helpful if you’re the kind of person who wants to see what other people think about a certain establishment, which can help guide your own decision-making process. Cons: Restaurants that you order from may possibly charge a delivery fee and set an order minimum. As it’s owned by Grubhub, Eat 24 may seem a little too similar to its parent company. So if you’re already a Grubhub user, you may not find much incentive to use Eat 24. via Pexels Eat Purely For those of you who want to order in but still crave something delicious and healthy, Eat Purely is a great choice. Based in Chicago, this food delivery service boasts “healthy, delicious, chef-made meals delivered in about 20 minutes,” according to its website. Pros: If you prize fresh and healthy food, Eat Purely is the app for you. You can choose from a daily rotating menu of locally-sourced food, all of which is prepared by artisan chefs using fresh, seasonal ingredients on par with restaurant meals. What’s more, Eat Purely offers a variety of meal choices because it uses a daily rotating menu. That means you most likely won’t get bored of what this service has to offer. Delivery is flexible, as you can order on demand or schedule your meal to arrive up to a week in advance. Plus, as mentioned above, meals can be delivered within 20 minutes which makes this app a reliable and speedy service. Cons: As Eat Purely is based in Chicago, it is not as readily accessible to different cities throughout the U.S. as other apps are. While there’s no delivery fee, Eat Purely does automatically tack on a $3 tip. Infographic by Kailey Walters Grubhub Even if you don’t know much about food delivery apps or have never used one before, you’ve probably at least heard of Grubhub. This is certainly a great app you can use the next time you want to fulfill your cravings. Pros: Grubhub is available in more than 900 cities, so you’re likely to have access to this app wherever you are in the U.S. Grubhub offers quite an array of food options, with more than 50 different types of cuisine for customers to choose from. With so many kinds of cuisine available to you, you’ll never get bored! Instead, explore to your heart’s (or your stomach’s) desire. And with that being said It’s easy to explore nearby restaurants. All you have to do is type in your delivery address and the app will pull up a handy list of all the restaurants in your area. Searching for what you want in the app is also pretty convenient. You can choose to search either by food item or by cuisine, which is helpful for providing different search methods. Another super helpful and convenient feature of the Grubhub app is that you can save previous delivery locations, which ultimately speeds up the order and delivery process. What’s more, your last payment method is also saved in the app, which helps to speed up the process as well and won’t leave you scrambling for your credit or debit card every time you place an order. Grubhub allows you to easily track your order so that you’ll know exactly where it is and when it’s arriving at your front door. Cons: While Grubhub itself doesn’t have delivery fees, some of the restaurants you order from may charge a set delivery fee. So if you’re trying to cut back on delivery fee expenses, keep an eye out for select restaurants that charge. Postmates Another versatile app, Postmates delivers not just food but also groceries and alcohol. As a result, this can be a great app to use if you’re looking to order more than just food. Plus, you can use Postmates in more than 90 U.S. cities. Pros: If you happen to be craving a certain kind of food at 2 a.m., Postmates has got your back with its 24/7 delivery service. As long as the place you’re ordering from is still open at the time, Postmates will deliver to you. That’s convenience right there! You have the flexibility of deciding whether you want the order delivered right to your front door (for a fee) or if you want to just order for pickup. Postmates offers a helpful Unlimited plan, which charges $10 a month, or $84 a year, in exchange for free delivery on all orders above $20. This feature can be especially useful if you make purchases over $20 on a somewhat regular basis. However, if you don’t usually order over $20, this program may not be entirely worth it for you. Cons: Postmates charges a delivery fee that ranges from $4-$10, as well as an additional service fee during busier times. Seamless While the Seamless app is available in more than 600 U.S. cities, it is most often used by restaurants in New York City. So, if you live in New York City or spend a lot of time there, getting this app on your phone is sure to be a helpful decision. Pros: There are no added delivery fees! This is certainly a plus if you’re looking to cut down on the price of your food deliveries and to be honest, who isn’t? It’s super easy and convenient to use. You can complete your order with just a few simple clicks, thanks to an easy search, convenient payment options like Venmo, and order tracking that keeps you up to date on the status of your delivery. Convenience of use is, after all, super important to customers so take advantage of Seamless to get that seamless ordering experience! Seamless offers a number of exclusive discounts and promos that you’ll be sure to want to take advantage of. Seamless provides options from thousands of restaurants, meaning that you’ll have plenty of venues and menus to choose from. Cons: Although Seamless does offer options from many restaurants, it provides only 25 different types of cuisine significantly less compared to other apps such as Grubhub. While there is no delivery fee, this app does often have a minimum that you need to order. So if you were just looking to get something small, you may need to order more to meet that minimum requirement (which could potentially be a bad idea, since you don’t want to waste food). Or simply go with another delivery app for the time being. via Pexels UberEats Different from the Uber car service app, UberEats allows you to access food from many different restaurants and grocery stores near you. Pros: If you’re already familiar with the Uber app, using UberEats should be a breeze because the app is designed very similarly. Being familiar with its user-friendly interface is definitely a plus if you want to have an easy, smooth experience with the app. You’ll certainly have plenty of options to choose from, as UberEats offers more than 70 different types of cuisine. More options means you won’t be running out of food to choose from anytime soon! The customer service is often reliable, as the UberEats drivers are usually kind and efficient. Plus, they’re very good at keeping customers up to date when tracking orders. Payment is fairly convenient, as you can choose to pay with either your Uber account or with a credit card. Cons: UberEats charges a $5 delivery fee, which could potentially seem like a lot when it’s tacked on to the price of your meal. This price might even increase if the UberEats delivery drivers are extra busy, so just make sure to account for that. With all of these different food delivery apps to choose from, you won’t be running out of meal options anytime soon. Take advantage of these great services and discounts to get the most out of your food delivery experience!

Your Complete Guide to Foreign Language Podcasts

Your Complete Guide to Foreign Language Podcasts Your Complete Guide to Foreign Language Podcasts Serial.What does that word make you think of?For millions of people, their first thought wont be a serial number, serial code or serial killer, but rather a podcast.Serial  has completely captivated its audience, holding  the record for  the fastest podcast ever to break 5 million downloads on iTunes (when season one premiered  in 2014).Lucky for us language learners, podcasts arent just made in English.That means  the sources  you use  to improve your listening skills could be addicting podcasts like Serial.Sure, there  are lots of podcasts out there specifically made for  language learners, but thats not what this is about. Im talking about podcasts made by native speakers  for other native speakers.  Not only will your listening skills bloom, but youll improve your vocabulary, gain cultural insights and, if you choose wisely, even learn about something else that interests you.Podcasts are  also an easy way to incorporate language learning into net time,  time when youre doing some thing else which doesnt require much concentration, like washing dishes or commuting.To help you benefit from this valuable resource,  Ill show you where  to find such podcasts, how to pick the best one for you,  plus  strategies for using them the most effectively. Your Complete Guide to Foreign Language PodcastsWhy Use Podcasts as Part of Your Foreign Language LearningImprove your listening skillsListening skills are essential to language fluency, but there arent that many ways to practice listening exclusively, in a way that is totally devoid of visual cues that can serve as a crutch for the times you dont understand something.Podcasts solve that problem since they are usually audio-only, which means you need to pay attention to the words being said.Learn new vocabularyPodcasts meant for native speakers of your target language will give you exposure to a huge variety of vocabulary that would not make it into any book for language learners.You might not pick up everythingâ€"at l east not at firstâ€"but listening to podcasts on a regular basis will expand your vocabulary significantly. Youll also become familiar with words you learn elsewhere and get a better feel for the rhythms of the language.Improve your cultural knowledgeLike a TV show or movie, a podcast is a small window into a foreign culture. As you listen to podcasts in your foreign language, youll get a peak at how speakers of that language see the worldâ€"or, if the podcast is about a very specific subject, how they approach that specific subject.Either way, the more you listen to podcasts the more youll be able to understand subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between your own culture and that of your target language.Getting Technical: How to Find Podcasts in a Foreign LanguageOn iTunesPerhaps the easiest way to find podcasts in your target language is through the app store on iTunes. This strategy requires essentially zero knowledge of local culture or celebrities and allows you to easily br owse subjects, so its a great place to start.Open iTunes and click on iTunes store.Scroll all the way down to the bottom and click on change country.Find a country that speaks your target language (preferably the country that speaks your preferred dialect of your target language) and click on it.Click on the podcast icon on the upper-left-hand of the screen. If you dont see the podcast icon, click on the more icon or scroll all the way down to the bottom and click on podcasts.Once youve done that, you can start browsing for podcasts in the language! You can either look at the most popular podcasts for that country (on the right-hand side) or you can search for a particular subject. I like anything related to food and cooking, so I often look for podcasts about food.To get that specific, put the subject in the search box in the upper-right-hand cornerâ€"in your target language, of course. For example, I can search for food podcasts in French by putting cuisine  (cooking)  in that sea rch box. And I get loads of results!On radio stationsThis is a slightly more difficult way to search for podcasts, but entirely valid. Most radio station these days offer specific programs as podcasts that can be downloaded and listened to anytime. These podcasts are often but not always available on iTunes. But they are available directly on the radio stations website.The first step to finding podcasts directly on the producers websites is to find a list of radio stations in your target language. You can accomplish this through Google searches or lists of radio stations like the one on Live-Radio.net.Secondly, you should poke around the website and look for something like programs or podcasts. In most cases, youll be able to find something and download the programs directly onto your phone or computer and be on your way!On blogsA related way to search for podcasts is to visit the websites of influential bloggers and podcasters in your target country. This is the most difficult opti on, because it requires you to know who those bloggers or podcasters are, or do a Google search to find them.If you do search with Google, its a good idea to first change your language preferences in Google so that you get results in your target language!Want a couple suggestions? Here are some thoughts on the best podcasts for French, Japanese, Spanish and German learners.How to Choose  an Appropriate PodcastChoose a level-appropriate podcastNot all podcasts are going to be equally easy to understand, even if they are produced for native speakers. Like with learning material, its important to choose a podcast that matches your language level.Only choose the most difficult kinds of podcast (humor, local dialects) if you already speak your target language very, very well.  Otherwise, stick to something easier. Just being able to listen to something meant for native speakers is a win.Here are some guidelines to help you  find a level-appropriate podcast:The easiest podcasts include:Na tional news programsDocumentary-style radio programsNiche subjects that are still quite mainstream, like parenting, fitness or filmsInterviewsMore difficult podcasts might cover:More technical niche subjects, like cooking, cars, DIY instructions, economicsLocal news (local news programs are more likely to have local dialects)Very difficult podcasts include:Any kind of humorAnything produced in a local dialect or non-standard languageTalk shows that involve people interrupting each otherKnow your interestsIts best to choose a podcast that fits both your language level and your interests. When youre looking for a podcast to listen to, choose one that will be interesting to you for reasons other than language learning. If you like to travel, for example, listen to travel podcasts.If youre just starting out with podcasts, try to choose a podcast thats in the easier category. After youve practiced for a while you can move up to listening to comedy routines!Settle on 3-5 podcastsThe major advantage of podcasts is that there are recurring episodes, recorded by the same narrator and about the same subject. This means that (a) once you find a podcast you like, you dont have to spend any more time searching for listening material, and (b) you get used to the voice and language pattern of the podcast narrator.Since most podcasts have regular episodes, you dont need very many podcasts to give you a good amount of listening material. For language learning purposes, its really better to listen to a small number of podcasts regularly than to listen to a large number of podcasts sporadically. So find 3-5 podcasts that you like and stick with them.4 Ways  to Use Foreign Language Podcasts for Effective Learning1. Listen to each podcast several timesPodcasts also have the advantage of allowing you to repeat them as often as you wantâ€"and thats something you should take advantage of! Especially at the beginning, as you get used to listening to a native speaker talk normally and to the format and vocabulary in the specific podcast, listen repeatedly. This will allow you to take note of any unknown vocabulary you need to look up, and to repeat any phrases or grammatical constructions that didnt make sense.Usually, the best bet is to listen to the podcast once all the way through without stopping, even if you dont understand everything. Then listen a second time, stopping to make sure you understand most of the vocabulary and grammar.The third or fourth time you listen to the podcast, you should be listening without stopping againâ€"but this time, you should understand everything. After youve listened a couple of times, try talking along with the narrator and mimicking his or her voice, pronunciation and rhythm.2. Study specialized vocabularyIf youre listening to a podcast about a niche subject, study some specialized vocabulary ahead of time. If its a subject youre interested in anyway, this will be particularly useful vocabulary.If youre into cooking, for e xample, words for poach or rolling pin are going to be usefulâ€"both in understanding the podcast and talking to people about cooking later on.3. Read comments and participate in the commentingOne of the best aspects of listening to podcasts directly on a radio station or blog homepage is that there is often the ability to comment. Reading through the comments will both give you extra reading practice and let you make sure that you understood the podcast in the first place.If youre feeling especially ambitious, start participating in the comments yourself! It will serve as extra writing practice and allow you to build a virtual community with people in your target language.4.  Use the podcast as an icebreakerIf you have a language tutoring session or a language exchange, talk about the podcast. Try to integrate any new words or grammar into your discussion.Try to summarize the podcast as well as give an opinion about its contents: Do you think the travel destination discussed in the podcast sounds interesting? What do you think about current events the podcast mentions? Use the vocabularyâ€"and ideasâ€"from the podcast to start a conversation!Podcasts are a fantastic  resource for language learners. They provide a window into the target languages culture and a never-ending amount of listening material. Plus most  are also free.Like with so many other language learning activities, youll get the most out of podcasts if you focus on material  that is both level-appropriate and intrinsically interesting to you. So choose a podcast about something youre already passionate about and watch your language skills skyrocket!Emily Liedel  is a writer and polyglot. She speaks French, Spanish, Russian, German and Mandarin Chineseâ€"her goal is to speak all of the official UN languages fluently (HINT: Arabic is the language left on her list). She writes about language learning and living abroad at  www.thebabeltimes.com. And One More ThingIf you enjoy learning languages wi th podcasts, youll love learning with FluentU.FluentU takes real-world videos like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks, and turns them into language learning experiences, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse Screen.FluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.Interactive transcript for Carlos Baute song.You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs learn mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.Start using FluentU on the website with your com puter or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the iTunes store  or Google Play store.