Busuu Alternatives

Busuu is described as 'Offers courses for 12 languages, with expert-created lessons in grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking, plus community practice and placement tests' and is a language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Busuu for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Web-based, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Busuu alternative is Duolingo, which is free. Other great apps like Busuu are Memrise, Mondly, Rosetta Stone and LingoCafe.

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  1. iPhone Japanese study app with one curated, frequency-ordered vocabulary path from kana through JLPT N1. Two-button FSRS-6 reviews cover words with audio, pitch accent, mnemonics and example sentences; quizzes, speech feedback, stroke-order writing and widgets add practice.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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    Learn real Hong Kong Cantonese fast, no Mandarin filler. YumCha offers structured lessons, native audio with speech recognition for tone feedback, spaced repetition flashcards, a 24/7 AI tutor, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  3. This app is made to teach the Thai language. I made it because the alternatives I found were not useful to me and hopefully other people appreciate this style of learning.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  4. Certium icon
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    AI-powered exam prep for Goethe-Zertifikat B1 and TELC Deutsch B1 — all four sections (reading, listening, writing, speaking) with instant AI feedback.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  5. Web-based platform offering over 26 AI-generated speaking and language activities for English teaching, spanning CEFR A1–C2, designed for in-classroom use with grouped peer interaction, automatic content levelling, and no individual student logins required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    It's very easy and fun! All you have to do is play a song of your choice and listen closely to complete the missing words of the song lyrics.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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  7. Polyglotty takes a different approach to language learning. Instead of following a fixed curriculum or tapping pre-made exercises, you write whatever you want in your target language - about your day, a recent experience, or anything on your mind - and receive detailed AI...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. A structured learning tool designed for mastering irregular German verbs through focused practice and real learning progress.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. Free language-learning platform with structured CEFR courses (A1-C2), grammar, vocabulary trainer, and audio for 100+ languages.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. Lingoodie icon
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    Lingoodie is a free, gamified language learning app that rewards you with real cash for completing lessons. Instead of relying only on streaks, Lingoodie adds a real financial incentive: you earn micro-rewards (a few cents) for quiz-based vocabulary lessons, which convert to USD...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. AI conversation partner offers real-time grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary corrections across 20+ languages, with personalized lessons, both voice and text modes, five proficiency levels, daily streak tracking, conversation starters, and session review.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Xylingo icon
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    Learn English through context — click any word while reading or watching, get instant meaning and pronunciation, then practice it in personalized AI feeds and chats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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