Whatever it is you are learning, it certainly requires consistency. Yet, while it is possible to have breaks in a learning process and still be successful in your education in case of some subjects, learning foreign languages is absolutely unproductive if it is not made frequently. For foreign languages, it is definitely better to have short daily sessions rather than two full-time lessons a week.
Of course, finding time for learning on a daily basis is a rather difficult task, however, modern smartphones can make it a way simpler. All you have to do is getting one of the top language learning apps and you will be able to get new knowledge and practise your skills on the go.
Here you have some of the most highly rated apps for Android and iOS which will help you in your education.
1. Duolingo
Duolingo is one of the most popular language-learning apps available nowadays for very serious reasons. First of all, it offers an incredible variety of languages including the ones which are not particularly popular among learners. Furthermore, this app also has tools for learning artificially created languages which are going beyond legendary Esperanto. Around such artificial languages is for instance Klingon, which is a fictional language of Star Track’s Klingons.
So far the app has over thirty languages in its offer for people, who have a high level of proficiency in English which is enough for studying a foreign language using English. For native speakers of other languages the list of options can be more limited.
Another crucial feature of DuoLingo is that this app is absolutely free when it comes to its learning tools. There is a paid ad-free version of the app, however, you do not have to purchase it in order to get full access to the learning infrastructure. For example, unlike in the case of many other apps of this type, DuoLingo will not limit the number of language courses you can take at a time or reduce the exercises you can complete without a paid version.
2. Memrise
Another great app which can be very useful for learning a foreign language or several languages at a time is Memrise.
As the name suggests, the app is using a learning technique based on building an association between an image and a word or a phrase. The focus on the vocabulary in this app is particularly strong. There are nearly ten languages available to learners who can use this app in a free mode or upgrade it to get a paid version.
3. Busuu
Busuu offers over ten languages to its users and also has two modes. Yet, unlike in the case of Duolingo, the paid version might be needed for unlocking some important features of this app.
Busuu was designed in such a way as to provide you with knowledge and opportunities for practicing in different fields of a language which goes beyond the majority of smartphone apps focusing exclusively on learning vocabulary. With Busuu, you will be able to practise grammar and pronunciation and also get access to a large community in order to have conversations with native speakers of the languages you are learning.
4. Tandem
Tandem is an app with a gigantic amount of supported languages. Actually, you will find over 150 options in this app. Tandem can be used for free or upgraded to a paid version which is not thus expensive as it is in the case of other apps on this list.
The major function of Tandem is communication with native speakers of the language you are currently learning. You can access a large base of users who are ready to start a conversation in the language you are interested in after choosing a particular topic for conversation. Of course, they will count on your help in practising your own native language.
5. Lingualeo
A colourful and user-friendly app, Lingualeo has a variety of over 15 foreign languages to choose from. The free version might be somewhat limited, however, the full one is not expensive.
Lingualeo will provide you with tools for intensive practice allowing you to develop your listening comprehension, reading and writing skills along with extending your vocabulary.
6. Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone is probably the most expensive app on this list. The variety of languages offered by Rosetta Stone is quite large including over twenty options.
The app is built on the immersive technique of learning combined with intuitive understanding which can help you to get really great effects. According to the developers of this app, you will need only 10 minutes a day to start speaking a foreign language while using Rosetta Stone for learning. Whether it is true or not, you can check by using this app.
7. MosaLingua
MosaLingua does not have thus many languages in its offer as other apps on this list, however, it has very distinct features which are making this app a great choice for anyone who want to learn French, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese or Chinese.
MosaLingua is simulating lessons with a real teacher and also includes a very peculiar Hands-free feature which allows users to learn on the go.