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All the options! There is better than DuoLingo out there, but they're mainly paid.
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1DuolingoApp &
Desktop		FreeBite-sized lessons that feel more like a game than a textbook. The Godfather of gamified language learning apps
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2Memrise 🌟App & DesktopFree & paid version
From $9 per month		Bite-sized video clips with real conversational language and mini-games.The free version is pretty good
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3BusuuApp & DesktopFree & paid version
From $10 per month		Bite-sized lessons & ability to get feedback on written and spoken lessons.
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4MondlyApp & DesktopFree & paid version
From $48 per year		Bite-sized lessons and structured guided course.
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5BabbelApp & DesktopFree & paid version
From $13 per month		Bite-sized lessons and structured guided course.
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6LingoDeerApp & DesktopFree & paid version
From $12 per month		Bite-sized lessons and structured guided course.
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7MosalinguaApp & DesktopFree & paid version
From $12 per month		Bite-sized drills using spaced repetition system as well as visual and audio. Paid, but offers more depth than DuoLingo.
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8PimsleurApp & DesktopFree & paid version
From $15 per month		Bite-sized lessons and structured guided course.
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9Rosetta StoneApp & DesktopFree & paid version
From $36 for 3 mths		Bite-sized lessons and structured guided course.
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10Magic LinguaAppFree & paid version
From $20 per course		Bite-sized lessons and structured guided course.
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11DropsAppFree & paid version
From $10 per month		Bite-sized word games with mnemonic associations.
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12MindsnacksAppFreeBite-sized mini-games.
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13InfluentDesktopFreeAn immersive 3D language learning video game. It's on my to-do list 📝
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Innovative Languages
App & DesktopFree & paid version
From $10 per month		Free bite-sized audio and visual lessons.
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15SpeechlingApp & DesktopFree & paid version
From $10 per month		Listen to professional recordings, record yourself and get daily pronunciation feedback from coaches.
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Flashcards & Vocabulary
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Meet spaced-repetition-system galore! You can also find pre-made French decks on most of these apps.
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1MilleAppFrom $3Learn the 1,000 most common French words with pronunciation.It calls itself the "Post Duo-Lingo App"
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2SpeaklyApp & DesktopFrom $15 per monthLearn the 4000 most statistically relevant words with spaced repetition method.
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3QuizletApp & DesktopFrom $15 per yearFree flashcards & games to acquire basic French.
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4ClozemasterApp & DesktopFrom $8 per monthGames to learn vocabulary in context.
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5RememberAppFrom $12 per monthIntelligent flashcards & memory game to help you remember words.
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6AnkiApp & DesktopFreeIntelligent flash cards system that helps with memory through spaced repetition.
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Reading & Listening
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I love this category and will pay for resources in this section.
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Lyrics Training App
App & DesktopFree & paid versionLearn with music video lyrics & mini-games.
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Audible, iTunes & Kindle
App & DesktopFree & paid versionBooks, books & more books! And Audiobooks!Start with kids books or Harry Potter 🧙🏼‍♂️
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3PodcastsApp & DesktopFreeiTunes and Spotify are the main ones.Start with beginner podcasts
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Videos & Movies
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I really love Netflix & YouTube. Note, there are some paid resources in this category, but I prefer to keep it free as there are lots of high quality resources for free available!
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1LangolinApp & DesktopFree & paid versionLangolin teaches you just what you need to know to understand each episode of TV Show you'd like to watch with bite-sized snippets.It's good for beginners
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2YouTube 🌟App & DesktopFreeEverything from beginners to advanced.Who can live without YT srsly?
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Language Learning with Netflix 🌟
App & DesktopFreeLanguage extension for Chrome specifically for NetflixI can't live without this.
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4Lingvo TVApp & DesktopFreeAnother language extension for Chrome, if the first one didn't work ;)
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5TV Monde 🌟App & DesktopFreeFree French videos for learners, with subtitles.I prefer this to paid services.
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Woodpecker Learning 🌟
App & DesktopFreeWatch videos for free, with playback and rewind features designed for language learners.
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7YablaApp & DesktopFrom $13 per monthVideo content to help you learn languages.I personally thought it was a bit expensive vs free resources.
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8FluentUApp & DesktopFrom $30 per monthVideo content to help you learn languages.I personally thought it was a bit expensive vs free resources.
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9IliniApp & DesktopFree & paid versionNews & entertainment videos and games to help you learn languages.I personally thought it was a bit expensive vs free resources.
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Translation
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Bread and butter for language learners.
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Google Translate
App & DesktopFreeDirectly translate between any language you'd like. Google, taking over the world as usual :)
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2Mate TranslateApp & DesktopFrom $15High accuracy translation for 100+ languages. Upgrade on Google Translate
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Reverso Context
App & DesktopFree & paid versionTranslations with sentences for context.
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Learn Languages with Google Translate
DesktopFreeTranslate directly with Google translate, and learn them in a playful way.Browser extension
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5HearlingDesktopFree & paid version
From $5 per month		Hearling lets anyone create spoken audio from text.
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Word Reference
DesktopFreeAccurate translations in context with conjugations
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Language Exchange & Tutors
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There are so many platforms to find a tutor or a language exchange partner!
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1iTalki 🌟App & DesktopPrice varies for each teacherLanguage exchange app & affordable tutors on demand.
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A La Carte Teachers 🌟
App & DesktopPrice varies for each teacherThis platform doesn't take a % cut from teachers.
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3PreplyDesktop Price varies for each teacherPlatform for private language tutors with online learning.
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4VerblingDesktop Price varies for each teacherPlatform for private language tutors with online learning.
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5RypeDesktop Price varies for each teacherPlatform for private language tutors with online learning.
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6LingodaDesktop From $8-$20 per classGroup and private classes available 24/7.
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7ChatterbugApp & DesktopFrom $20 per monthAdaptive courses and one-on-one video sessions with native speakers.Good for those searching for structured learning
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