Tested & Rated

Reviews

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

All Languages

StoryLearning App

StoryLearning App

Short stories written for your level and taste

All Levels
4.0
Beelinguapp

Beelinguapp

Reading and comprehension practice app

All Levels
4.0
Conversations

Conversations

Course for listening comprehension skills

Intermediate
4.0
Dioma

Dioma

Structured speaking and writing practice with corrections that explain why.

Intermediate Advanced
4.0
Fluent Forever App

Fluent Forever App

Flashcard-based language learning app

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
Grammar Hero

Grammar Hero

Story-based grammar courses for languages

Intermediate
4.0
Language Transfer

Language Transfer

Free audio language learning program

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
Lingopie

Lingopie

Video platform with interactive native content

All Levels
4.0
MeloLingua

MeloLingua

Graded stories generated to your level, with speaking practice

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
Memrise

Memrise

Vocabulary flashcards with gamified repetition

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
Michel Thomas

Michel Thomas

Audio-only teacher-led conversational method

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
MosaLingua

MosaLingua

Customizable spaced repetition flashcards

Beginner Intermediate
4.0
RhinoSpike

RhinoSpike

Free audio-exchange platform

4.0
italki

italki

Marketplace for affordable online tutors

4.0
Fluenz

Fluenz

Online course with video tutorials

Beginner Intermediate
3.5
HelloTalk

HelloTalk

Global messenger for language exchange

3.5
Lingoda

Lingoda

Structured online classes with native teachers

All Levels
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
Sensonym

Sensonym

Vocabulary learned by acting words out with your phone

Beginner Intermediate
3.5
Speechling

Speechling

Pronunciation practice app with coaching

All Levels
3.5
Yabla

Yabla

Immersive video language learning platform

Intermediate Advanced
3.5
uTalk

uTalk

Multi-language phrase learning app

Beginner
3.5
Babbel

Babbel

Structured bite-size self-paced courses

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
Busuu

Busuu

Structured app for grammar and vocabulary

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
Clozemaster

Clozemaster

Gamified cloze exercise vocabulary app

3.0
Conversation Countdown (archived)

Conversation Countdown (archived)

Benny Lewis program — discontinued

Beginner
3.0
Drops Language App

Drops Language App

Visually appealing vocabulary learning app

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
Duolingo

Duolingo

Gamified beginner language app

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp

Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp

90 day group coaching programme built on accountability

All Levels
3.0
Glossika

Glossika

AI-powered adaptive practice for speaking, listening

All Levels
3.0
HiNative

HiNative

Community Q&A for language learners

3.0
Optilingo

Optilingo

Passive audio language learning platform

Beginner Intermediate
3.0
Tandem

Tandem

Global language exchange messenger

All Levels
3.0
Verbling

Verbling

Marketplace for certified language teachers

All Levels
3.0
Lingvist

Lingvist

AI-powered spaced repetition vocabulary trainer

2.5
Pimsleur

Pimsleur

Audio-first conversational method

Beginner Intermediate
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