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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

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MosaLingua

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Basic Info

Cost
One Time Purchase
Free, Subscription
Subscription
TL;DR
italki connects you with thousands of language tutors for personalized online lessons. You can choose tutors based on price, schedule, and teaching style, making it a flexible way to get real speaking practice.
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.

Description

Description

italki is a leading platform for connecting language learners with human tutors for personalized 1-on-1 lessons. It functions as a marketplace, offering a vast selection of professional teachers with structured lesson plans and community tutors for informal conversation practice. With its pay-per-lesson model, users have the flexibility to book sessions that fit their schedule and budget. italki is one of the most effective ways to get dedicated speaking practice and tailored feedback, bridging the gap between passive learning and active, confident communication.

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.

Features

Key Features
Tutor Platform, Communicative Approach, Speaking Practice, Language Exchange, Community, Comprehensive
Community, Language Exchange, Writing Practice, User Generated, Pronunciation Training
Flashcards, Spaced Repetition, Vocabulary Builder, Bite Sized Lessons, Audio Based, Offline Access

Limitations

Known Issues
Poor Offline Mode
Weak Grammar Explanation, Not A Course
Weak Grammar Explanation, Passive Learning Focus

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Communicative Approach

Content & Material Type

Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Audio Based
User Generated

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Writing Practice

Interaction & Technology

Community
Tutor Platform
Language Exchange
Offline Access

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
Comprehensive
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