For those reluctant to embark on long study plans or pay tuition at an educational establishment, Android or iOS
cell phones
have dozens of suitable platforms to venture into
language learning
, from the popular English to the most exotic.
Thanks to technology and the development of different
free apps
, users can learn or improve any language from the comfort of their cell phone and just dedicate a handful of hours a week to it.
Here is a selection of the best apps available to download and learn a new language.
mondly
Mondly, on cell phones and web browsers.
An app widely used by those who seek to extend their knowledge and get involved in learning new languages.
Unlike other applications, Mondly allows you to learn
up to 40 different languages
such as Chinese, Japanese, Persian, Polish... It works through free lessons with which the student ends up mastering 5,000 words to have a fluent command of the language in question.
In addition to cell phones, it also has a web version.
Memrise
Memrise Easy Language Learning.
Photo: App Store.
This application tries to keep the student focused through different
games and exercises
with which practicing a language will be a bit more enjoyable.
Once again, you can start learning for free, although to unlock all the content you need to pay a monthly fee.
The list of languages is somewhat smaller, although it is focused on
English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Russian
.
Its characteristics earned it being on the devices of 60 million users worldwide.
wlingua
Wlingua.
Although it is only focused on the
English
language , it does have complementary applications to learn vocabulary in German, Italian and Portuguese.
Wlingua has a total of
600 lessons for all levels
, with grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension exercises, and mini-games and tests.
Each user can choose to start learning with a basic account, but to unlock all the features you have to pay for a
Premium subscription
.
Duolingo
Duolingo.
Photo: Duolingo.
Possibly the most popular
free language learning app
.
The user can choose any language: from English to Hebrew through Ukrainian.
In summary, the learning of the most used languages in the world is available in all versions for mobile devices.
When you register in this app you will have at your disposal
different lessons
that, as if it were a video game, will allow you to learn different words or grammatical structures.
As you pass the lesson, new levels can be unlocked.
On the other hand, the language app announced the launch of a new product,
Duolingo Max,
powered by OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company that developed ChatGPT.
Duolingo Max, the version of the app powered by artificial intelligence.
Photo: Duolingo.
Thanks to early access to GPT-4, Duolingo developed new features that use artificial intelligence to provide conversation practice and detailed explanations of each answer.
These features are part of a new subscription service called
Duolingo Max
, available on iOS in the US and other select markets right now.
Duolingo Max uses generative AI to create the most advanced learning experience, as well as two new AI features.
For example, the app offers context-
specific explanations
on most types of exercises that appear in regular Duolingo lessons.
Responses are generated by an AI and sent in the format of a chatbot configured as Duo.
Another functionality is
role-playing
, where users will be able to practice their conversation skills in specific places and situations with Duolingo characters in an interactive experience with an AI chatbot.
babbel
Babel has 13 languages available on its menu.
Photo: Google Play.
It is another one of the popular language learning platforms on the Google and Apple download stores.
However, unlike Duolingo, you can start with some
lessons for free
but as you advance in level, you will have to spend money in case you continue learning.
In terms of how it works, its interface and design make Babbel a fairly intuitive app.
Through short lessons you will be able to learn a multitude of languages: English, Portuguese and Italian.
In total there are 13 languages
.
TripLingo
TripLingo.
If what you are looking for is to learn the basics of a language before a future trip, TripLingo is an application specialized in teaching you
exactly what you need for your trip
.
Contents for 13 languages are included in its menu, although in truth it is prepared to show practical information on 100 destinations.
Of course, the interface of the app is not in Spanish.
HelloTalk
Hellotalk.
Photo: App Store.
This application is a
learning community
made up of 38 million members from more than 150 countries around the world that has its app for mobile devices.
Users who download it will be able to find the practice partner based on language, region, age, and more.
With built-in learning tools such as translation, corrections, and instant subtitles, users can learn and improve English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese.
There are more than 150 languages available.
Through so-called Voicerooms, interactive audio events, you can practice languages with other members of the HelloTalk community.
Each member can create these chat rooms to discuss, exchange interests and meet people from all over the world.
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