lang-8 AlternativesLanguage Learning Tools and other similar apps like lang-8

lang-8 is described as 'Lang-8 is a social networking site -- with a twist. Unlike Facebook or other SNS, the purpose of Lang-8 is learning a second language (or third, or fourth, ....) while making international friends' and is a language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to lang-8, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac apps. The best lang-8 alternative is Rosetta Stone. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Italki or Smigin. Other great sites and apps similar to lang-8 are Hello-Hello, LangCorrect, Yozzi.com and My Language Exchange.

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  1. Rosetta Stone icon

    Rosetta Stone

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    Language-learning platform using spaced repetition with images, text, sound, and videos to teach foreign languages without translation. Supports writing exercises and grammar lessons. It offers immediate scoring and customizable feedback, ideal for personalized progression.

    195 Rosetta Stone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Rosetta Stone is the most popular Web-based, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to lang-8.

    • Rosetta Stone is the most popular commercial alternative to lang-8.

    • Rosetta Stone is Paid and Proprietarylang-8 is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Italki icon

    Italki

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    Connects language learners with teachers worldwide for personalized one-on-one sessions. Offers lessons in over a hundred languages, fostering human connections and disrupting traditional education methods. Accessible online with flexible scheduling.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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    • Italki is the most popular free alternative to lang-8.

    • Italki is Freemium and Proprietarylang-8 is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Hello-Hello icon

    Hello-Hello

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    Learn a new language online for free from native speakers & make friends around the world with the best language learning course.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Italki

    Connects language learners with teachers worldwide for personalized one-on-one sessions. Offers lessons in over a hundred languages, fostering human connections and disrupting traditional education methods. Accessible online with...

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  6. Smigin icon

    Smigin

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    Smigin gets you speaking another language fast by focusing more on conversation and less on grammar. It’s language for real life.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. LangCorrect icon

    LangCorrect

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    Native speakers of the language you're learning will read your journal and correct your writing, one sentence at a time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Yozzi.com icon

    Yozzi.com

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    Post articles in your target languages and receive feedback on your writing skills, grammar, punctuation, spelling, style and syntax in your target languages. It is meant to be like lang-8 for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. My Language Exchange icon

    My Language Exchange

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    Language Exchange Community - Find a suitable language exchange partner and practice effectively using How-to's and lesson plans developed by an expert in language exchange learning. Exchange via word games, email, text, voice or video chat.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Effective English

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    This will help your child in confidence with learning about phonics AtoZ in English. This is perfect for first language or ESL learners in home schooling. Help your child to pick up common phonics AtoZ words while being immersed with many challenges.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Effective English is the most popular Windows alternative to lang-8.

    • Effective English is Free and Proprietarylang-8 is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Polyglot Club

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    Free language exchange community: get corrections from native speakers, use our video-chat, ask a language question, find language exchange friends, attend real-life events, sevices, etc...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  13. The Mixxer icon

    The Mixxer

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    The Mixxer is a entirely free non-profit language exchange site. Members can practice speaking via Skype/Zoom/Whatsapp or improve their writing by submitting a writing sample and asking for corrections from native speakers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
     

    • The Mixxer is the most popular Open Source alternative to lang-8.

    • The Mixxer is Free and Open Sourcelang-8 is Freemium and Proprietary

  14. EarthFluent

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    Learn languages for Free! Thousands of lessons available for Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, or Korean!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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