Mondly
Mondly is a well-designed, modern language program that works on both smart devices and online browsers. If you require some basic phrases or a thorough understanding of the Spanish language for a holiday or business trip, this is an excellent alternative. It features a gradual learning curve, a practical framework that divides learning into subject areas, and everything is highly visually appealing and easy to use.
We like the combination of visual and audible clues for each lesson, as well as the attempt to motivate and gamify learning (there are star ratings each lesson, leaderboards, and daily challenges). It all helps to keep returning to learn. You can share your profile between the phone app and the web version, so it doesn't matter which device you use to learn at any given time.
Pricing is also nice, as the cost per month and year is rather fair - it's less expensive than many of the other providers on this list. The disadvantage is that it isn't as appropriate for intermediate and advanced learners because it concentrates mostly on vocabulary and phrases. Mondly lags behind some of its competitors in terms of context, structure, and syntax.
Overall, we had a great time using this program and would highly suggest it to anyone looking for a basic understanding of the language.
Specifications
- Formats: Windows PC, Mac, iOS, Android
- Free trial: First 6 lessons
- Offline learning: No
Website: www.mondly.com
Reasons to buy
- Very easy to use
- Good prices
- Mixes visual and audio learning
Reasons to avoid
- Too simple for advanced users