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Duolingo
The world’s most popular language learning app — gamified lessons.
★ 4.4
Our hands-on rating
✓ Pros
- ✓Gamified learning
- ✓Free tier is generous
- ✓Mobile and web
✗ Cons
- ✗Account required
- ✗Best features need Super
- ✗Server-side
Personal hands-on rating (2026-08). Fun and addictive language learning, free tier is substantial.
Best for
Anyone learning a new language consistently.
Not for
Users wanting instant translation.
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