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Best Language Learning Apps, YouTube Channels & Tools I Love Using
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items This is my curated collection of the best language learning apps, YouTube channels, and live tutoring platforms for mastering Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, Chinese, and more. These resources cover everything from grammar and vocabulary...
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Apps To Help With Foreign Languages
Live Lessons with Native Teachers
Learning Languages Websites
Learn ASL
Learn Brazilian Portuguese (Apender português brasileiro)
Learn Chinese (simplified) 学习中文
Apps To Help With Foreign Languages
These apps have been part of my daily (or almost daily) routine, keeping me consistent and helping me improve step by step.
I LOVE using Duolingo! I have been using it for almost a year and I am learning multiple languages, how to read music, and how to play chess! I highly recommend this app!
Duolingo
I just started using LingoPie, which I love since you watch videos, TV shows, and even movies!
Lingopie
Jumpspeak excels in helping you to speak languages more proficiently.
Jumpspeak
I just started using this app - you learn by reading and listening to mini stories, the news, even TikTok videos.
LingQ Languages Ltd.
Langotalk is an AI-powered language learning app that builds fluency fast through immersive, real-time conversations in your target language. Customize lessons, practice speaking without fear, and gain confidence anytime, anywhere.
Langotalk
DuoCards is a flashcard-based language learning app that uses spaced‑repetition, AI-powered vocab‑building, and integrated translation to help you master words from videos, articles, and more. Trusted by learners for its intuitive design, seamless Ch...
DuoCards
Uses spaced-repetition flashcards and creative mnemonics to make vocabulary and grammar stick.
Learn a language. Memrise is authentic, useful & personalised.
Offers CEFR-aligned lessons in 14 languages, with grammar, pronunciation, quizzes, and native-speaker interaction
Busuu - Learn Languages Online: Start for Free
Live Lessons with Native Teachers
When I want real conversation practice and personalized feedback, I turn to these platforms.
Lingoda is a live online language school offering flexible, instructor-led classes in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Business English—taught by certified native speakers around the clock. With CEFR‑aligned curriculum, downloadable mat...
Lingoda: Online Language School
Learn over 150 languages with live, one-on-one lessons from professional teachers or community tutors. Flexible scheduling, personalized plans, and affordable rates make it easy to learn at your pace.
italki - Best language learning app with certificated tutors
Connect with expert tutors in 50+ languages for interactive, live online lessons tailored to your goals. Track your progress, prepare for exams, or build conversation skills with flexible scheduling.
Preply: Learn with the best online language tutors on app & web
Take live, professional language lessons in 70+ languages directly through Verbling’s built-in video platform. All teachers are vetted, and lessons include integrated tools for vocabulary and practice.
Verbling
Master Spanish fast with unlimited live lessons for one flat monthly fee. Choose from grammar-focused or real-world conversational tracks to build fluency quickly and naturally.
BaseLang - Unlimited Spanish Tutoring for $179 a Month
Enjoy customized, live online lessons in 11 languages with certified teachers. Ideal for both popular and less common languages, with flexible scheduling and tailored learning plans.
Live Lingua
Learning Languages Websites
Easy Languages brings real‑world language learning to life with authentic street interviews and dual‑language subtitles, teaching over 40 languages through engaging, unscripted conversations. Perfect for learners craving genuine speech, cultural cont...
Easy Languages
Learn ASL
I’ve always been interested in learning ASL, and these courses and resources feel like a great place to start. From beginner-friendly lessons to deeper dives into Deaf culture, they make it easy to build vocabulary, practice signing, and connect mean...
Comprehensive free ASL lessons and vocabulary videos from Dr. Bill Vicars, ideal for structured self-study and understanding ASL grammar.
Bill Vicars - Lifeprint
Engaging YouTube channel with themed vocabulary lessons, Deaf culture insights, and real-life signing examples.
ASL THAT
Beginner-friendly ASL lessons with clear demonstrations and practical phrases for everyday situations.
Sign With Courtney (signwithcourtney)
Online courses, resources, and video materials from the world’s leading Deaf university.
GallaudetU
Mobile app designed by Deaf ASL users, teaching conversational signing through videos and interactive features.
The ASL App
Free online curriculum covering ASL 1, 2, and 3, plus cultural notes and practice activities.
Start ASL
Learn Brazilian Portuguese (Apender português brasileiro)
My favorite channels and tools for learning Brazilian Portuguese—covering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Clear, friendly lessons from a native Brazilian teacher focusing on pronunciation, grammar, and everyday conversation.
Speaking Brazilian Language School
Structured video lessons for all levels with grammar, vocab, and cultural insights.
Learn Portuguese with PortuguesePod101.com
Decoding Words with Andrew helps you master conversational Brazilian Portuguese through clear, real‑world lessons—covering pronunciation, everyday phrases, and grammar in short, contextual videos. Ideal for learners who want to go beyond textbooks an...
Decoding Words with Andrew
Easy Portuguese delivers authentic Brazilian Portuguese learning through street interviews, “Super Easy” beginner videos, and fun grammar sketches—with Portuguese and English subtitles to support comprehension at every level. Ideal for immersive list...
Easy Portuguese
Plain Portuguese teaches Brazilian Portuguese through clear, structured lessons on grammar, verb conjugation, vocabulary, and pronunciation—always with English subtitles for easy learning. Quizzes, cultural insights, and interactive activities make i...
Plain Portuguese
Learn Chinese (simplified) 学习中文
Structured video lessons from a professional teacher, covering pronunciation (pinyin), grammar, vocabulary, and conversation, all geared toward English speakers.
Yoyo Chinese
Thousands of video and audio lessons for all levels, with a focus on listening comprehension and practical dialogue.
ChinesePod
Long-form listening practice with Chinese/English subtitles, perfect for immersive study.
Mandarin Corner
Clear, real-life Mandarin lessons that mix grammar, culture, and everyday expressions, taught in both Chinese and English.
Everyday Chinese
Short, engaging lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and culture with bilingual explanations.
Learn Chinese with ChineseClass101.com
Native speaker-led channel with authentic conversations, vocabulary explanations, and cultural insights.
ShuoshuoChinese说说中文
Learn English
English learning resources with clear explanations, practical tips, and engaging content for improving fluency and confidence.
English With Lucy offers clear, engaging British English lessons that cover grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary with a friendly, professional touch. Ideal for learners who want to boost accuracy, fluency, and confidence in everyday conversations.
English with Lucy
Linguamarina helps English learners improve fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary with practical tips from a polyglot and language coach. Her engaging videos blend grammar lessons, cultural insights, and real-life speaking practice for faster, more ...
linguamarina
Learn European Portuguese (aprender português europeu)
Trusted resources for mastering European Portuguese with authentic pronunciation, everyday expressions, and cultural immersion.
Portuguese With Leo teaches European Portuguese through engaging lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and culture, all delivered by a native Lisbon-born teacher. Perfect for learners who want authentic pronunciation, everyday expressions, and a deeper con...
Practice Portuguese
Step-by-step lessons for beginners, plus listening and pronunciation practice with native European Portuguese audio.
Portuguese Lab
Clear explanations of European Portuguese grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary from a certified teacher.
Mia Esmeriz Academy
Learn European Portuguese Online delivers practical, structured video lessons on grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and Portuguese culture—focused exclusively on EU Portuguese. With over 340 videos and helpful listening exercises, it's perfect for l...
Learn European Portuguese Online
Learn French (Apprendre le français)
My go-to French learning tools for grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and everyday conversation skills.
Immersion-style videos combining language lessons with everyday life in France.
Piece of French
Great cultural insights and authentic expressions for speaking French like a native.
Comme une Française
Structured, clear lessons from a native French teacher; great mix of grammar, pronunciation, and culture.
Learn French With Alexa
Learn German (Deutsch lernen)
Helpful German resources that blend grammar lessons, cultural insights, and listening practice to make learning engaging and effective.
Real street interviews with German/English subtitles plus grammar lessons, offering an authentic listening and learning experience.
Easy German
Energetic lessons mixing grammar, vocabulary, and culture, perfect for learners seeking a lively, approachable teacher.
Learn German with Anja
In-depth German explanations for intermediate and advanced learners, with a focus on practical language skills.
Deutsch mit Marija
Learn Greek (μάθε ελληνικά)
Channels and tools that make learning Greek fun and approachable, from mastering the alphabet to speaking with confidence.
Short, easy-to-digest video lessons with vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation practice.
Learn Greek with GreekPod101.com
Clear, beginner-friendly lessons from a native Greek teacher covering grammar, vocabulary, and everyday conversation.
Learn Greek with Lina
Do You Speak Greek? offers engaging Greek language lessons taught by a native speaker, blending clear grammar explanations, vocabulary, and real-life conversation examples. Ideal for beginners and intermediate learners eager to build confidence, flue...
Do You Speak Greek?
Study Hellas offers structured, high-quality Greek lessons—likely backed by educational or cultural expertise—with clear grammar, vocabulary, and real-world language use. Ideal for learners seeking well-organized, authentic content that builds Greek ...
Study Hellas
Learn the Greek Alphabet step-by-step with both capital and lowercase letters, plus their English equivalents and pronunciation. Perfect for beginners starting their journey into reading, writing, and speaking Greek with confidence.
How to write Greek alphabet (Capital and Lowercase) , Greek name, and English
Greek With Dimitris (PrepareForGreece) offers clear, beginner-friendly Greek courses with concise video lessons, downloadable PDFs, and supportive learning tools—all crafted by a native teacher with extensive social media reach and real success stori...
GreekWithDimitris
Learn Italian (imparare l'italiano)
My favorite Italian learning resources for grammar, vocabulary, and conversational fluency, with a taste of Italian culture.
Conversational lessons and cultural insights blended with vlogs from everyday life in Italy.
Learn Italian with Lucrezia
Clear, professional Italian lessons on grammar, pronunciation, and real-world usage from a native speaker.
Italy Made Easy
Hundreds of Italian lessons for all levels, from essential beginner phrases to advanced conversations.
Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com
Learn Japanese (日本語を学ぶ)
Tools and channels for learning Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and culture—perfect for beginners and beyond.
Bite-sized Japanese lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and culture, great for all levels of learners.
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com
Immersion-based Japanese learning entirely in Japanese, with clear, slow speech for comprehension.
Miku Real Japanese
Unique, detailed explanations of Japanese grammar designed to help learners think like native speakers.
Organic Japanese with Cure Dolly
Learn Korean (한국어를 배우다)
Korean learning resources that make grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation easy to understand, with fun cultural insights.
Comprehensive Korean lessons from beginner to advanced, plus cultural videos and practice exercises.
Talk To Me In Korean
Fun, casual Korean lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, and culture in an approachable style.
Korean Unnie 한국언니
Straightforward Korean tutorials with detailed grammar explanations and practical usage tips.
Learn Korean with GO! Billy Korean
Learn Spanish (Aprender español)
My trusted Spanish learning resources for building fluency, grammar skills, and cultural understanding.
Fun, story-based learning from a Colombian teacher and her American husband, perfect for intermediate learners
Why Not Spanish?
Warm, personable lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, and cultural tips, taught by a native Mexican Spanish speaker
Butterfly Spanish
Comprehensible-input videos for all levels, focused on listening immersion and gradual language acquisition.
Dreaming Spanish
Spanish With Qroo Paul offers clear, engaging Spanish lessons that simplify grammar, master the subjunctive, and build real-world speaking confidence. Perfect for learners seeking practical, easy-to-follow videos to improve fluency fast.
Spanish With Qroo Paul
Learn Russian (Изучайте русский язык)
Resources for mastering Russian grammar, pronunciation, and conversation, from beginner basics to advanced fluency.
Immersion-style Russian listening practice, spoken entirely in slow, clear Russian for learners at any level.
Russian Progress - videos w/ subs to learn Russian
Lessons from a native speaker covering grammar, slang, pronunciation, and culture.
Be Fluent in Russian
Structured video lessons for beginner through advanced learners, plus cultural content.
Learn Russian with RussianPod101.com
Conversational lessons, cultural explanations, and grammar tips designed to feel like chatting with a friend.
Real Russian Club