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The best Dictionary alternative to Duolingo is Memrise, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Duolingo and six of them are Dictionaries so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Dictionary alternatives to Duolingo are Vocabulary.com, LinguaCafe , TheLernen and LearnWithOliver.com.

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  1. Memrise icon
     200 likes

    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.

    441 Memrise alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. Vocabulary.com icon
     35 likes

    Vocabulary.com is the easiest, most intelligent way to improve your vocabulary. It combines an adaptive learning system (The Challenge) with the world’s fastest dictionary (The Dictionary) so that you can more quickly and more efficiently learn words.

    188 Vocabulary.com alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  3. LinguaCafe  icon
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    LinguaCafe is a free, web-based and self-hosted platform that helps language learners read in foreign languages. It allows users to import texts from different sources, and provides a set of tools that helps them easily acquire vocabulary.

    96 LinguaCafe alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
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  4. TheLernen icon
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    A free platform to learn the 1000 most important words of German, English, Spanish, Japanese and Polish — in context, with spaced repetition and AI voice practice.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  5. Learn Languages online with our innovative Audio Flashcard System, multiple choice test, annotated texts and games. Suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  6. Structured Italian course with levels A1 to C2, featuring native-spoken language, graded readers, interactive exercises, grammar explanations in 14 languages, themed books, memory games, authentic literature, and preparation for CILS, CELI, and PLIDA exams.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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