Language Learning Tools

Language learning has never been more accessible with the advent of dedicate language learning software, sites, and services. From commercial suites such as the well known Rosetta Stone, to sites dedicated to language learning that exploded in popularity like Duolingo and Memrise, there are more options to ease your way into the world of learning a new language than ever before!

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  1. Anki icon
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    Anki is a program which makes remembering things easy. Because it is a lot more efficient than traditional study methods, you can either greatly decrease your time spent studying, or greatly increase the amount you learn.

    A simple card on Mac
    Best alternatives are AnkiDroid iconAnkiDroidandRemNote iconRemNote206 alternatives
  2. Duolingo icon
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    Gamify language learning with Duolingo, offering over 30 languages for free. Practice vital skills with intelligent chatbots and community rewards.

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    Best alternatives are Memrise iconMemriseandAnkiDroid iconAnkiDroid250 alternatives
  3. AnkiDroid icon
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    Anki flashcards on Android. Your secret trick to achieve superhuman information retention.

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    Best alternatives are Anki iconAnkiandDuolingo iconDuolingo99 alternatives
  4. Memrise icon
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    Have fun while learning a foreign language with Memrise. The more you enjoy learning, the more (and quicker) your skills will develop. This is why entertainment mixed with real-life, relevant content is at the very core of the Memrise language learning experience.

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    Best alternatives are Anki iconAnkiandDuolingo iconDuolingo279 alternatives
  5. LibreLingo icon
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    My goal is to start a community-driven language-learning platform that gives its users and contributors a way to influence its future and adapt it to special requirements.

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    Best alternatives are Anki iconAnkiandDuolingo iconDuolingo60 alternatives
  6. Mochi icon
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    Mochi is a cross-platform desktop tool that lets you take notes and make flashcards using markdown, then study them using spaced repetition.

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    Best alternatives are Anki iconAnkiandAnkiDroid iconAnkiDroid94 alternatives
  7. Practice having a conversation in the language that you want to learn by speaking and writing with OpenAI's GPT-3.5. If you're still learning the language, then you can write your response in your native language and it will be translated to the language that you want to...

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    Best alternatives are Duolingo iconDuolingoandMemrise iconMemrise30 alternatives
  8. Rosetta Stone icon
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    Language-learning software using spaced repetition, employing images, text, sound, and video to teach without translation, offering customized feedback.

    • Language Learning Tool
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Best alternatives are Duolingo iconDuolingoandMemrise iconMemrise183 alternatives
  9. Learning with Texts (LWT) is a free tool for Language Learning by reading & listening to texts, saving & reviewing vocab. Prerequisites are an installed LAMP/WAMP/MAMP (local web server & database) software and a modern web browser.

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    Best alternatives are Anki iconAnkiandRemNote iconRemNote73 alternatives
  10. Unlock fluency faster than ever. Experience a revolutionary, science-driven learning platform that tailors every lesson to the way your brain works—so you can master languages in record time.

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    Best alternatives are Anki iconAnkiandAnkiDroid iconAnkiDroid54 alternatives
  11. Babbel icon
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    Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology.

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    Best alternatives are Duolingo iconDuolingoandMemrise iconMemrise140 alternatives
  12. Kana icon
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    Hone your Japanese skills by matching romanized characters to their correct hiragana and katakana counterparts.

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    Best alternatives are Duolingo iconDuolingoandKanji Dojo iconKanji Dojo26 alternatives
  13. Busuu icon
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    Join the global language learning community, take language courses to practice reading, writing, listening and speaking and learn a new language.

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    Best alternatives are Duolingo iconDuolingoandMemrise iconMemrise157 alternatives
  14. DuoCards icon
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    Enhance language skills with flashcards, video courses, and an integrated translator, offering a comprehensive approach to vocabulary building.

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    Best alternatives are Anki iconAnkiandAnkiDroid iconAnkiDroid65 alternatives
  15. Corgi AI icon
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    We started the Corgi project as a hobby to help people overcome language barriers and make better use of their time online.

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    Best alternatives are Duolingo iconDuolingoandMemrise iconMemrise73 alternatives