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Free language learning apps
The most useful free language learning apps are Duolingo for a daily habit, Anki and Clozemaster for vocabulary, Busuu and Memrise for their free tiers, and Tandem or HelloTalk for speaking.
Some are free outright; others have a free tier with the rest behind a subscription. Each listing says which.
Checked October 2026 · 21 listed
Ranked, our picks first
DuolingoThe easiest free habit for week one; plan what comes after it.
Free tiervocabularygrammar
AnkiThe best free memory tool at any level; bring your own material.
Free tiervocabulary
ClozemasterThousands of fill-the-gap sentences, free, good for volume from A2.
Free tiervocabularygrammar
BusuuA solid A1 to B2 path with a usable free tier.
Free tiergrammarvocabularyspeaking
MemriseNative-speaker clips for beginners; a supplement, not a course.
Free tiervocabulary
KwizIQFinds and fixes grammar gaps, in the language or Spanish; no help with your ear.
Free tiergrammar
SpeechlingRecord sentences, get a human coach's pronunciation notes; free to start.
Free tierspeaking
HelloTalkFree text and voice exchange with native speakers; not a course.
Free tierspeaking
TandemFree conversation partners, screened at sign-up; unstructured by nature.
Free tierspeaking
BeelinguappParallel-text audiobooks with narration; easy reading-plus-listening practice.
Free tierlisteningvocabulary
DropsFast, pretty vocabulary games for beginners; no grammar, no sentences.
Free tiervocabulary
DuoCardsSave words from videos and articles and review them; free to start.
Free tiervocabulary
ForvoThe quickest way to hear how one word is really pronounced.
Free tierspeaking
Language TransferFree audio course that teaches you to build sentences by thinking, not memorising.
Free tierspeakinggrammar
Mango LanguagesCheck your library first: free there, and a solid beginner course.
Free tiergrammarvocabularyspeaking
Pod101A huge library of short lessons in 40+ languages; a free account lets you sample it.
Free tierlisteningvocabulary
PraktikaDaily AI speaking practice with instant corrections; not a real conversation.
Free tierspeaking
PromovaAn all-in-one beginner app with AI speaking practice; the core is free.
Free tierspeakingvocabularygrammar
QuizletQuick flashcards for a class word list; not a way to learn a language on its own.
Free tiervocabulary
ReadlangRead any text, click to translate, and review the words as flashcards.
Free tiervocabulary
TalkpalTen free minutes of AI conversation a day; Premium removes the limit.
Free tierspeaking
How we rank
We rank apps by who they genuinely suit, what they cost, and how much they help with the skill learners neglect most: understanding the real spoken language. Every price and fact was checked on the product's own site or app store listing on the date shown; where a price is not published we say so and what is free. Nobody pays to be listed or ranked, and there are no affiliate links. More about this site.
Questions
What is the best free app for French?
Duolingo, where every course is free, for a habit. For listening, TV5MONDE's Apprendre le français is free from A1 to B2.
Is Anki free?
Anki is free on desktop, the web and Android. AnkiMobile for iOS costs $24.99 once.
Can I practice speaking French for free?
Yes, with a language exchange on Tandem or HelloTalk, or with Speechling's free pronunciation feedback. A paid tutor is more structured.
Are free tiers enough to reach B1?
With discipline, yes, if you combine a course app, a vocabulary tool and plenty of real listening. Most people add a tutor somewhere along the way for speaking.