Vocabulary and reading

Build words and understanding through games, sentences and real content.

Clozemaster

Vocabulary and reading

Fill-in-the-blank sentences in 50+ languages, free to play

Format
Sentence practice game
Languages
50+ (170+ pairings)
Free option
Free to play

Alternative to Duolingo

Drops

Vocabulary and reading

Five-minute visual vocabulary games in 55+ languages

Format
Vocabulary app
Languages
55+
Free option
Yes

Alternative to Duolingo

LingQ

Vocabulary and reading

Learn from reading and listening to real content in 53 languages

Format
Reading and listening (immersion)
Languages
53
Free option
Free sign-up

Alternative to Duolingo, Babbel

Lingvist

Vocabulary and reading

AI-paced vocabulary course, about 10 minutes a day

Format
Vocabulary course
Free option
Free trial

Alternative to Duolingo, Babbel

Memrise

Vocabulary and reading

Vocabulary and real-life phrases, free to start

Format
Vocabulary and phrases app
Free option
Yes, start for free

Alternative to Duolingo

Vocabulary and reading at a glance

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