Mondly is a partly free language-learning app for beginner and intermediate learners (A1–B1). A pleasant beginner phrase app with speech practice; thin past A2.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About Mondly
Mondly, from Pearson, is a phone app of short daily lessons built around useful phrases and mini conversations, with speech recognition and a chatbot to practice answering. Some lessons are free; the full course needs Premium. It suits a beginner who wants a gentle daily habit with more spoken phrases than Duolingo. It does not take you far past the basics, and its audio is recorded slowly for learners, not real-speed French.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed audio | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondly | Some free lessons; Premium $15.90/mo or $74.90/yr; 1-week free trialchecked 2026-10-09 (US App Store in-app purchases) | A1–B1 | No | A pleasant beginner phrase app with speech practice; thin past A2. |
| Duolingo | Free; Super from $9.99/mo or $79.99/yrchecked 2026-10-06 (US App Store) | A1–B1 | No | The easiest free habit for week one; plan what comes after it. |
| Babbel | From €8.99/mo on the 12-month plan (€107.88 a year; €215.88 at the monthly rate); lifetime €299.99; first lesson freechecked 2026-10-09 (babbel.com/prices, shown from Germany) | A1–C1 | No | The most course-like app; a good spine for A1 to B1, light on real listening. |
| Busuu | Free tier; Premium €4.83/mo billed €57.99/yr (standard €116.28); Premium Plus €5.83/mo billed €69.90/yr (standard €142.80)checked 2026-10-09 (busuu.com/products, shown from Germany) | A1–B2 | No | A solid A1 to B2 path with a usable free tier. |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
