Memrise

Memrise turns spare minutes into language practice by serving up bite-sized vocab and listening drills on your phone. The app uses spaced repetition, short sessions, and video clips of native speakers to help learners pick up practical phrases in dozens of languages, from Spanish and French to Korean and Icelandic. Originally built around community-created courses, Memrise now also offers structured official paths that focus on everyday communication rather than grammar-heavy drills. Teens and adults like the informal feel, real accents, and the sense of progress that comes from quick review streaks. The core features are free with ads and limits, with paid plans unlocking more modes and offline access, which keeps the barrier to entry low. It’s best used as a vocabulary and listening booster alongside a more comprehensive curriculum or real conversation, not as a stand-alone course.