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items I own an ESL school in Vietnam, and I always strive to empower my students to learn independently. These are the best language apps that I have found over the years. They are for anyone who wants to learn a new language.
Duolingo teaches over 40 languages via gamified micro-lessons, using rewards, streaks, and incentives to encourage daily practice. While excellent for beginners, users report that it plateaus before true fluency is achieved, particularly in speaking ...
Duolingo
Babbel blends structured grammar lessons with real-life dialogues and speech recognition. With 14 core languages, it’s well regarded for clarity and progress tracking. Lifetime deals recently received praise for offering great value with robust lesso...
Babbel
Focused on vocabulary through spaced repetition and native-speaker video clips, Memrise now includes an AI “language partner” for conversational practice. It’s ideal for building word recall and listening confidence.
Memrise
An acclaimed audio-first system, Pimsleur emphasizes listening and speaking through daily 30‑minute conversational lessons. Its method is based on decades of linguistic research and works great for hands-free practice
Pimsleur
Built around immersive, intuitive visual and audio methods with pronunciation feedback, Rosetta Stone teaches ideas without translation. Suitable for learners who prefer intuitive pattern absorption over explicit grammar.
Official Rosetta Stone® | How language is learned
Aligned with CEFR levels (The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), Busuu offers structured lessons, quizzes, and peer feedback from native speakers. It emphasizes grammar, listening, and writing in a community-supported environment
Busuu
Tandem pairs users with native speakers worldwide for real-time chats and cultural exchange, making it perfect for conversational fluency and real-world communication practice
Tandem
TalkPal uses GPT-powered AI to simulate role-plays, debates, photo description, and chat modalities in over 50 languages. It offers instant feedback on grammar and meaning, though critics note occasional inaccuracies and lack of structured lessons or...
AI Language Teacher - Talkpal
An AI tutor-based app that delivers 24/7 interactive lessons and real-time corrections. Known for its personalized learning and supportive interface, it's a stress-free option—though some users miss human interaction
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Focused on conversational fluency via AI‑generated prompts and scenario-based dialogue, Univerbal helps learners construct practical speech through guided interactions and contextual prompts
Univerbal
Using AI to tailor vocabulary practice, Lingvist tracks your progress and adapts lessons to your speed. It's ideal for vocabulary-building across reading, writing, and listening skills.
Lingvist: Learn a New Language Smarter and Faster Online
Mondly combines gamified lessons, speech recognition, and chatbot conversations across 41 languages—including AR and VR learning experiences. Innovative, immersive, and well suited to visual learners.
Mondly
With lifetime access priced around $39.99, Qlango delivers 56 languages via a flexible, game-based format. It employs spaced repetition and immersive sentence-based quizzes without pressure from streak penalties or daily goals.
Qlango: Học 68 ngôn ngữ - Ứng dụng trên ...
Not a traditional app but a platform where you book one-on-one lessons with professional or community tutors. Great for personalized learning, speaking fluency, and cultural insight
Italki
Learn languages through subtitled shows, kid-friendly content, and interactive flashcards. Dual subtitles and engaging visual context make it especially effective for immersion learners and audio/visual retention.
Lingopie