Airlearn

Airlearn takes a sensible approach: teach first, then quiz. That's a refreshing contrast to apps that throw you into exercises cold. For a beginner picking up Japanese or Spanish, the structured lessons and mobile-first design make it easy to squeeze in 10 minutes a day. The language selection is genuinely broad — 25+ languages including regional Indian languages like Kannada and Marathi — which is rare. We'd reach for this when helping a friend prep for a trip or someone wanting to casually explore a new language without commitment. It's free to start, too, so there's no risk. But where Airlearn falls short is conversational practice: there's no AI-powered speaking partner or chatbot, so you won't get real dialogue practice. The app is mobile-only; you can't study on a desktop. Advanced learners chasing native-level fluency will outgrow it quickly. Compared to Duolingo, Airlearn offers similar gamification but with a wider language set and a less annoying interface; however, Duolingo now has AI chatbots and more advanced content. Babbel provides more structured grammar lessons for a fee but fewer languages. Airlearn sits somewhere in between — decent for starters, limited for those who progress. The lessons lean heavily on vocabulary and basic grammar, so intermediate learners might find the pace slow. If you're committed to fluency, supplement with conversation practice tools or content immersion. For a free, broad, and beginner-friendly option, it works — just don't expect it to carry you to C2.