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Busuu

Provides courses for 12 languages created by native experts, covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with offline mode, placement tests, personalized study plans, official certification, and a global learning community.

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  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Proprietary

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  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
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    If you need an app that actually teaches you, Busuu is far more effective than Duolingvo. I use it to learn French - it really works

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  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $6 and $10 per month + free version with limited functionality.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Arabic
    • French
    • German
    • Indonesian
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Chinese
    • Spanish
    • Turkish
    • Vietnamese

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Alexdar999
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If you need an app that actually teaches you, Busuu is far more effective than Duolingvo. I use it to learn French - it really works

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This app isn't a "Freemium". You have 5 free lessons (a couple minutes each), then you have to pay. Honest listing please

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What is Busuu?

Learn Spanish, French, Italian, German, English, Chinese and 6 other languages. Language learning is simple, fun and effective with Busuu. You can even fit language learning into your daily schedule with the help of our study plan. 90 million users are already learning languages with Busuu! Join them today and learn a language!

HIGH QUALITY CONTENT

Our language courses are created by our talented language experts who are native speakers in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Portuguese and more!

SPEAK LIKE A LOCAL

Learn how to order a croissant in French, greet your friend in Spanish, buy a train ticket in German or ask a local for direction in Italian. No matter which language you choose to learn, Busuu offers you the closest thing to living in that country.

IMPROVE YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS

Our courses cover grammar, vocabulary, speaking, writing, reading and conversations. You can even learn basic Japanese and Chinese characters with Busuu. Practice your writing and speaking skills with native speakers and help others in your native language using the social feature.

TAKE THE PLACEMENT TEST

How good are you in Spanish vocabulary? Or do you already speak basic German. Don’t worry, we have both beginner and intermediate level courses adapted to what you already know. Take the language placement test and find your starting level!

TRAVEL LANGUAGE COURSE

Are you travelling to a new country and don’t know the local language? Our bonus travel course covers all the survival phrases for your next holiday.

OTHER FEATURES

Offline mode - download lessons and learn languages on the go without Wi-Fi Official language certification – take the end level test and earn an official McGraw-Hill Education language certification for Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Italian and English Study plan - We will create a personalised study plan for you to keep you motivated and help you achieve your language learning goals!