Tested & Rated

Reviews

Honest reviews of language learning tools from someone who actually uses them. Rated 1 to 5 based on real experience.

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italki

italki

Marketplace for affordable online tutors

4.0
Memrise

Memrise

Vocabulary flashcards with gamified repetition

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
LingQ

LingQ

Read-and-listen comprehensible input platform

All Levels
4.0
LingoDeer

LingoDeer

Beginner app for East Asian languages

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
RhinoSpike

RhinoSpike

Free audio-exchange platform

4.0
MosaLingua

MosaLingua

Customizable spaced repetition flashcards

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
Conversations

Conversations

Course for listening comprehension skills

Intermediate
4.0
Fluent Forever App

Fluent Forever App

Flashcard-based language learning app

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
Michel Thomas

Michel Thomas

Audio-only teacher-led conversational method

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
Language Transfer

Language Transfer

Free audio language learning program

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
Lingopie

Lingopie

Video platform with interactive native content

All Levels
4.0
Grammar Hero

Grammar Hero

Story-based grammar courses for languages

Intermediate
4.0
Beelinguapp

Beelinguapp

Reading and comprehension practice app

All Levels
4.0
Dioma

Dioma

Structured speaking and writing practice with corrections that explain why.

Intermediate Advanced
4.0
MeloLingua

MeloLingua

Graded stories generated to your level, with speaking practice

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
Yabla

Yabla

Immersive video language learning platform

Intermediate Advanced
3.5
Fluenz

Fluenz

Online course with video tutorials

Beginner Intermediate
3.5
Mango Languages

Mango Languages

Beginner lessons across many global languages

Beginner Intermediate
3.5
Mondly

Mondly

Spaced repetition app for language basics

Beginner
3.5
HelloTalk

HelloTalk

Global messenger for language exchange

3.5
uTalk

uTalk

Multi-language phrase learning app

Beginner
3.5
Speechling

Speechling

Pronunciation practice app with coaching

All Levels
3.5
Lingoda

Lingoda

Structured online classes with native teachers

All Levels
3.5
Babbel

Babbel

Structured bite-size self-paced courses

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
HiNative

HiNative

Community Q&A for language learners

3.0
Tandem

Tandem

Global language exchange messenger

All Levels
3.0
Optilingo

Optilingo

Passive audio language learning platform

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
Verbling

Verbling

Marketplace for certified language teachers

All Levels
3.0
Busuu

Busuu

Structured app for grammar and vocabulary

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
Conversation Countdown (archived)

Conversation Countdown (archived)

Benny Lewis program — discontinued

Beginner
3.0
Duolingo

Duolingo

Gamified beginner language app

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
Drops Language App

Drops Language App

Visually appealing vocabulary learning app

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
Clozemaster

Clozemaster

Gamified cloze exercise vocabulary app

3.0
Glossika

Glossika

AI-powered adaptive practice for speaking, listening

All Levels
3.0
Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp

Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp

90 day group coaching programme built on accountability

All Levels
3.0
Pimsleur

Pimsleur

Audio-first conversational method

Beginner Intermediate
2.5
Lingvist

Lingvist

AI-powered spaced repetition vocabulary trainer

2.5
Fluent In 3 Months Premium

Fluent In 3 Months Premium

Comprehensive program for rapid language fluency

All Levels
2.0
Transparent Language

Transparent Language

Web app with vast language catalog

All Levels
2.0
Ultimate Rosetta Stone

Ultimate Rosetta Stone

Direct method language learning software

Beginner Intermediate
2.0
Preply

Preply

Online marketplace for language tutors

All Levels
1.0