Babbel is designed for learners who prefer a more structured, curriculum-based approach over a purely gamified one. Its lessons are built around practical, real-world dialogues, helping users build conversational skills from the start. Unlike many apps, Babbel integrates explicit grammar instruction within its 10–15 minute lessons, reinforcing concepts with review exercises. While it includes speech recognition for pronunciation practice, the speaking component is still a proxy for real interaction. It's an effective tool for beginners and lower-intermediate learners who want a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary for everyday communication.

Clozemaster is a language learning game focused on building vocabulary through mass exposure to sentences. The core mechanic involves filling in a missing word (a "cloze") in a sentence. It uses a spaced repetition system to re-test words and features a heavily gamified interface with points and leaderboards. Sourced from a large corpus of translated sentences, it's an excellent tool for intermediate learners to move beyond basic vocabulary and see words used in a wide variety of contexts, which can implicitly reinforce grammar.