Language apps

Which tool fits which learning style

Your goal

A combination beats any single tool: Anki (vocab) + tutor/club (speaking) + podcasts (listening). Duolingo is for habit, not level: a 500-day streak ≠ B1. Judge a tool by whether it produces OUTPUT (speaking/writing), not just input.

Recommendations

Репетитор (iTalki/Preply)$8–25/h

Speaking — the only thing that truly gives B1+

⚠ Cost, quality varies by tutor

Tandem/HelloTalkfree

Live practice with natives

⚠ Partners ghost, hit-or-miss quality

Duolingo — Daily habit, beginners A1–A2

Anki — Vocabulary — most effective repetition

Подкасти + транскрипт — Real-speed listening B1+

Курси/школа офлайн — Structure + group + discipline