
The free version has 30 lessons available, and then you pay to upgrade to 100. It’s similar to a traditional textbook approach, combining audio and text exercises which teach you vocabulary and grammar organized into different subject areas. User Breanna Davis wrote in a Google Play store review: “Easily the best language app I've ever used! So easy to use, and makes learning fun and easy.”ĥ0 languages works well if you want to learn the basics to get by on holiday or in everyday situations. It even has an option to switch on background relaxation music which is thought to increase your capacity for learning. There is a flashcard dictionary and audio pronunciation, plus a listening-only mode so you can learn while exercising or doing housework.

Learn 10,000 words and phrases relating to useful topics from beginner to advanced level – that's more words than any other free app offers. Let us know if you've tried them out yourself.

They all have an offline mode, meaning you can hone your skills whenever you have a few spare minutes without eating into your data allowance.
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The Local has rounded up the five best apps for learning Italian which are available for free on the Google Play store. They're cheaper than taking a course or investing in chunky textbooks, and many use algorithms which adapt to your skills so that you'll learn faster.

The following apps are tailored to different needs so whether you just need to learn enough to order at your favourite trattoria or want to be able to tackle the works of Dante in the original language, you can brush up on the verbs, vocabulary and/or phrases you need. The best way to become fluent is to get out there and practice speaking to real Italians, but if that's not possible – or you just want to gain a bit of confidence before embarrassing yourself in front of the beautiful barista – then smartphone apps are the way to go.
