Language Learning Apps

Created by Nelson de Benito

125 apps ( Last updated: 3 days ago )

Learning a language on your phone is no longer just repeating flashcards. There are immersion-based apps with native audio, structured level courses, pronunciation trainers, and even AI conversations so you can practice without feeling self-conscious. Duolingo popularized the gamified model, but there are alternatives that focus on grammar, writing, or vocabulary in context. The trick isn't the language itself: it's finding the app you won't abandon after a week.

1. Duolingo

Bite-size lessons tailored to your level build vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation with audio and images. Compete in Leagues; go premium for ad-free learning and unlimited lives...

4.5

10.2 M downloads

2. HelloTalk

Chat with native speakers matched by location, language, or age, with instant translations and mutual corrections. Join virtual classes or study groups to practice daily...

4.4

969.1 k downloads

3. Pingo AI

Lifelike AI conversations that adapt to your level help you practice dozens of languages, with contextual corrections, real-time pronunciation feedback, and quick, goal-based lessons...

3.9

60.5 k downloads

4. Tandem

Practice with native speakers—match by language, chat or video call, learn faster. Free users get five chats; Premium adds ad-free, profile views, nearby matches...

4.1

660.2 k downloads

5. Cake

Short YouTube clips with subtitles and translations teach everyday English, letting you slow playback, repeat lines, and practice pronunciation and vocabulary with conversational content...

4.4

178.2 k downloads

6. Busuu

Get real corrections from native speakers, alongside structured, interactive lessons in dozens of languages. Personalized study plans, placement tests, McGraw-Hill certificates, and safe conversation practice...

4.2

715.2 k downloads

7. Yeetalk

Practice two languages through real conversations in global chat rooms. Pick interests, talk by text, voice, or video, share moments, and send stickers or gifts...

4.4

91.4 k downloads

8. Unbordered Foreign Friend Chat

Instant translation lets you chat worldwide and practice with natives. Send audio for pronunciation, join rooms, filter by age, gender, country, and message freely—no subscriptions...

4.6

59.3 k downloads

9. BBC Learning English

Teacher conversations from the BBC—Rob and Feifei—make listening click, with video transcripts. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation through short lessons, clear examples, and everyday topics...

3.5

86.1 k downloads

10. Lingokids

2,000+ interactive games, songs, and videos teach kids ages 2–8 English with Playlearning—phonics, vocabulary, and literacy—plus science and culture, with parent progress reports...

4.5

192.9 k downloads