Comments on: 20 Best Apps to Learn French in 2020

By: Enrique

Enrique — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:22:46 +0000

Hi, Lenka,

Your comment is much appreciated. I’m like you. I love learning a language through music and literature. In fact, one of the main reasons I learned French was because I love French films but hated reading subtitles.

We all have different preferences, but as you mentioned, fortunately, there are many resources out there. We can study from the comfort of our homes. Isn’t that great?!

Thanks for commenting. 🙂

By: Enrique

Enrique — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:20:07 +0000

In reply to Christine. Hi, Christine, Yes, fortunately, there are a lot of language apps out there. Some of them are even free which is great for those of us who are on a budget. I like using a combination of all of them. I think learning a language should be fun. When you just sit through a boring lesson, I think learning is not as effective. In answer to your question, for pronunciation, I recommend Rosetta Stone, Bluebird, and HelloTalk. I agree with you regarding lessons with a teacher/tutor. Apps will never be a substitute for private lessons. They're rather a complement. To answer your last question, I recommend Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, and HelloTalk. Thanks for commenting!

By: Lenka Sophie

Lenka Sophie — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:13:47 +0000

Hello Enrique,
this is very comprehensive list of learning apps! I have personal experience learning Spanish with DuoLingo and HelloTalk but didn’t know the other apps. I will try LearnWithLyrics because it has always been my preferred way of learning. Listening to songs and reading books is what I like and it is more natural than sitting in a class. Being a teacher myself, I don’t need anyone to explain grammar to me but I need to practice the language then in everyday life. That’s the hardest thing 🙂
French is a nice language and I learned just the basics after finishing my studies. I might get back to it sooner or later having so many means of help like these apps available. Life is so much easier nowadays.
Thank you for you helpful article.
Lenka

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:52:42 +0000

Those are a lot of apps, I did not know there were so many apps to learn a language with. I am not sure I like the first one, since you have to play games to earn hearts before you can continue learning. Maybe I say that because I am a teacher, lol, although I like combining learning with games as long as the games are related to the course material.

I think that Rosetta Stone is probably the best known one, I have heard a lot about it and most people really like it. What I like about Babbel is that you can view new vocabulary in context, in sentences, that’s a great way to understand words, not just knowing the definition, but seeing how they can be used. The lyrics app looks like a fun way to learn French.

Which of these apps can be good to teach you the right pronunciation of the words? Although I think that you can learn a language with an app, it would still be good to have a teacher or a learning partner with whom you can check whether you are pronouncing the words correctly or get answers to any doubts that you may have.
If you are fluent in French, but you have gotten a little rusty over the years, which of these apps do you recommend to brush up your level?

By: Enrique

Enrique — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:17:23 +0000

In reply to Justin.

Hi, Justin,

That's great! I've also been thinking about learning another language. Which ones did you learn?

There's no substitute for teacher instruction. However, there are many available resources online, some of them even free. We can use them as extra tools for our learning.

If you're serious about finding a French teacher, I recommend you check out this post.

Don't forget to come back regularly for more info and tips. Thanks for commenting.

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:31:48 +0000

Hello Enrique, learning a new language has been something I love to do and over a period of 2years I have learned 3 different languages, although I had a teacher and not an app. Seeing how nice french is I am willing to learn it as well. Making use of an app this time would be really helpful. I am very familiar with the Duolingo app and I'd like to make use of it

By: Enrique

Enrique — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:57:15 +0000

In reply to Imelda.

Hi, Imelda,

Your comment is greatly appreciated.

Share this with your mother, friends, and whomever you like. Thanks for commenting.

By: Imelda

Imelda — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:56:18 +0000

Absolutely phenomenal review,

You have really given us so much information about the apps that are out there that we can use for French- English translation which I greatly appreciate. Such detail and so many apps available for different people with different uses.

I believe that the French-English App will be perfect for mother so I have sent her the information and she is very excited. She loves French and used to take lessons so this is perfect for her to keep up with her vocabulary and speech before she visits again.

Thank you so much

Imelda