Frantastique

What are your thoughts on seeing Victor Hugo naked? Frantastique is probably not for you if the concept is stupid or makes you want to vomit in your mouth. If the concept is amusing, and you believe you could benefit from an app with a sense of humor, it's certainly worth a shot.

Frantastique instructs through stories, comics, and movies, but with a unique twist. One of the primary characters in an app that uses more recent media to help you learn a language is a naked Victor Hugo who has been thawed out by aliens. It involves complete immersion, similar to Rosetta Stone, and the process is based on a lot of science and facts. And if you like the look, it works, and you can even get personalized tests and reports based on your performance.

The negative is that it's pricey - one of the most expensive on our list - so if it appeals to you, take advantage of the limited free trial before you commit.

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Reasons to buy

• Genuinely funny
• Doesn't feel like learning

Reasons to avoid

• Expensive
• Style isn't for everyone