Round-Up: The Best Apps for Learning Spanish

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Round-Up: The Best Apps for Learning Spanish 

How many language-learning apps for learning Spanish do you have installed on your phone right now?

Chances are you have at least two.

It's no surprise, considering the rising popularity and convenience of language learning apps, and the numbers attest to their increasing demand:

• Language learning apps generated $2.92 billion in 2021, a 65% year-on-year increase.

• Duolingo reports having 500 million registered users in 2023.

• In the first two months of 2023, 22 million people downloaded one of the top 10 language apps.

Zooming in from these macro trends, these statistics give us context for your language learning journey. If you've already decided to use an app to learn Spanish, you're part of this growing movement.

But what exactly about these apps has captivated so many learners? Let's dig a little deeper.

The answer starts with convenience, the most salient factor of these apps. Picture this - you're waiting for a bus or sitting in a café, and instead of mindlessly scrolling through social media, you're learning Spanish on your phone. They're with you everywhere, becoming an easy solution for the time-crunched modern person.

It's not just about being able to use them anywhere - it's also about how you can use them anytime and on any device. Think about the flexibility this provides.

Whether you're curled up in bed with a tablet or on a quick break at work with your phone, your Spanish lesson is ready and waiting. This level of comfort and convenience is a game-changer in effective language learning.

Now, beyond convenience, an educational aspect makes apps stand out. Ever noticed how some of them encourage you to maintain a daily 'streak'? This isn't just a fun feature. It's a clever way of developing consistency in your studying habits.

I know you're wondering when exactly you should consider turning to these apps for your Spanish learning journey. Here are my recommendations:

• When you're just beginning and looking to make initial contact with the language.

• When you wish to practice vocabulary and basic grammar.

• When you're using other learning methods and want a supplementary tool.

• When you're seeking daily exposure to the language.

• And of course, when you'd prefer to spend your free time productively by learning Spanish 🙂 

After understanding how these apps can fit into different aspects of your language learning process, the real question arises - which app is the perfect match for you?

To answer this question, I decided to do a little more anecdotal than systematic research on the opinions expressed by users of these applications on social networks. The data are shown below by marking the pros and cons of the most popular applications.