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Compare different language learning apps side by side to find the best fit for your learning style and goals. Add up to 3 apps to see detailed feature comparisons.

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HiNative logo

HiNative

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MosaLingua logo

MosaLingua

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Mango Languages logo

Mango Languages

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Subscription
Free, Subscription
TL;DR
Ask native speakers questions about their language and culture, from "Does this sound natural?" to pronunciation help.
A powerful flashcard app using spaced repetition to help you memorize useful vocabulary quickly. Best used with other resources for grammar.
Mango offers structured lessons that teach conversational skills through sentence construction and repetition. It's often available for free through public libraries.

Description

Description

HiNative functions as a global Q&A forum connecting language learners with native speakers. Instead of a structured course, it allows you to ask specific questions about vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Users can get quick corrections on their writing or upload audio to ask for pronunciation feedback. It is an invaluable utility for clarifying doubts and getting authentic input, but it is a supplement for learning, not a standalone course.

MosaLingua is built around a highly effective Spaced Repetition System (SRS) designed to help you learn and retain a large amount of vocabulary efficiently. The app prioritizes the most useful words and phrases to accelerate practical knowledge. While its core is flashcards, the platform also includes dialogues, articles, and other resources to add context. It is a powerful tool for learners dedicated to building a strong vocabulary foundation, though they will need to look elsewhere for structured grammar lessons or extensive conversation practice.

Mango Languages offers a structured, conversation-focused curriculum available for a wide range of languages. Its methodology involves breaking down sentences into component parts and encouraging the learner to construct them piece by piece. Lessons emphasize practical communication and are enriched with cultural notes. A notable feature is the voice comparison tool, which allows users to record themselves and visually compare their pronunciation waveform to that of a native speaker. Many users can access Mango Languages for free through participating public libraries, making it a very accessible option.

Features

Key Features
Community, Language Exchange, Writing Practice, User Generated, Pronunciation Training
Flashcards, Spaced Repetition, Vocabulary Builder, Bite Sized Lessons, Audio Based, Offline Access
Structured Course, Communicative Approach, Speaking Practice, Pronunciation Training, Audio Lingual, Travel Focused

Limitations

Known Issues
Weak Grammar Explanation, Not A Course
Weak Grammar Explanation, Passive Learning Focus
Repetitive Content, Shallow Content, Limited Writing Practice

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Communicative Approach
Audio Lingual

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Audio Based
User Generated

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Writing Practice

Interaction & Technology

Community
Language Exchange
Offline Access

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
Travel Focused
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