Duolingo

Claiming the sixth spot on our list is Duolingo, an interactive and engaging language-learning app. Launched publicly on June 19, 2012, by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker, this application has been making language learning accessible, fun, and free for users across the globe.

Duolingo offers courses in 38 languages, from popular ones like Spanish, French, and German, to lesser-known languages like Welsh and Hawaiian. The app gamifies language learning through bite-sized lessons that feel like a game, complete with achievements to unlock and a daily streak count to encourage regular practice. The lessons are comprehensive, covering speaking, listening, translation, and multiple-choice challenges.

The user interface of Duolingo is colorful, friendly, and easy to navigate. Each course is structured like a path with various checkpoints, making the user's progress visible and motivating. Lessons are short and interactive, with immediate feedback and a visual representation of progress.

Duolingo holds a 4.7 rating on the Google Play Store, indicating a high level of user satisfaction. Users frequently praise the app for making language learning fun and accessible. Some users, however, note that the learning is less structured compared to traditional methods.

Duolingo is available for free with optional in-app purchases. Users can opt for Duolingo Plus, a subscription plan costing $9.99 per month, which offers an ad-free experience, offline courses, and progress tracking.

Developer: Duolingo

Website: https://www.duolingo.com/

Download:

• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duolingo
• iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duolingo-language-lessons/id570060128