14 Best Duolingo Alternatives to Learn New Languages

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Duolingo

Considering that constructed languages such as High Valyrian and Klingon have made it to Duolingo, it’s a bit frustrating that the above languages are still not in the app. And with the now-defunct Duolingo Incubator, you can’t even see if Duolingo plans to add your desired language to their courses.

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Babbel

Babbel boasts a wide range of learning materials from app lessons to live classes, games, videos, and podcasts, making it a great Duolingo alternative. Progressing to the intermediate level won’t feel like a chore, thanks to the app’s immersive interface. Find out more with this Babbel review.

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Mondly

What’s stunning is that it manages to do that in as short as 10 minutes per day. Mondly has a good mix of interactive lessons that help you gain conversational vocab and develop a good grasp of grammar.

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Pimsleur

Enter Pimsleur. Borne out of the 50-year-old Pimsleur Method, this app consists of core 30-minute audio lessons that help you start speaking from day 1. Using graduated interval recall, you’ll hear new words at systematic intervals and retain new vocabulary each time.

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Rocket Languages

Another option for hands-free learning, Rocket Languages teaches thousands of practical words and grammar through high-quality audio lessons and well-structured reading materials. French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Hindi are just some of the languages on offer.

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Ling App

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Rosetta Stone

If you’re looking for something more immersive, Rosetta Stone’s interactive and contextual lessons have you covered.

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Memrise

Similar to Duolingo, Memrise presents vocabulary lessons in a game-style manner. But on top of this, Memrise courses also include audio and video clips of locals. This adds another level of nuance and depth to the lesson.

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LingoDeer

This is where LingoDeer shines. This app lays down a strong foundation before introducing words. Its Korean course, for instance, begins with extensive lessons on Hangul, even detailing the proper order of strokes. It also offers a lot of tips and doesn’t skip the grammar explanations.

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Clozemaster

This is Clozemaster in a nutshell. It teaches languages through games, in particular a “cloze test” which consists of a sentence with a missing word. Your task is to fill the blank with the right word based on context.

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MosaLingua

To build your vocabulary and learn words that you will actually use, MosaLingua is a good option. This app emphasizes the need to focus on 20% of the language you’ll need in 80% of the situations you’ll encounter, making it a great Duolingo alternative.

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What makes Glossika unique is its use of full sentence practice in context, meaning your vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar acquisition is more natural. This approach leads to fluency, as you learn to speak the language in a more natural way. What’s more, Glossika personalizes your learning content by giving you comprehensible input, meaning you practice sentences that’s one step beyond your current level.

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Busuu

But if you’re a serious learner who wants to start with the basics and then move on to advanced levels (something Duolingo falls short on), Busuu is well worth it. What makes this a great Duolingo alternative is that the lessons are still bite-sized but well-structured.

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Drops

The first thing that’ll strike you about Drops is how visually appealing the interface is. This flashcard app features beautiful illustrations that you match with words (and vice versa), making it ideal for visual learners.

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Mango Languages

Learners who thrive in “academic” settings will love Mango Languages. It is, after all, loved by educational institutions and homeschoolers.

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