School of Foreign Languages

Learning a foreign language can be much easier than we think. Thanks to mobile devices, communicating in a new language is now much faster and more practical.  Whether you want to improve your existing language skills or start learning a new one, mobile applications can become an indispensable tool for you. 

Here are 15 mobile app recommendations to help you improve your foreign language skills:

1) Duolingo

With over 200 million users, Duolingo is one of the most popular mobile apps for learning foreign languages. Awarded "Best of the Best" by Google Play in 2013, this app teaches languages quickly and fun, and is completely free. It offers 23 language options.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here  .

2) Mango Languages

With over 70 language options and 21 English courses, including Turkish language support, Mango Languages simplifies your language learning <xt-mark w="process" style="color: #ff6a00 !important;">process</xt-mark> with its simple interface and mango-themed animations. You can compare your own voice recording with the audio recording of the sentences you want to learn, observing and reducing differences in your pronunciation.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here .

3) Memrise

Memrise, which won Google Play's "Best App" award in 2017 and was selected as "iPad App of the Year" in 2016, is an application that turns language learning into a game. Emphasizing video-based learning, this app allows you to improve your language learning skills by completing tasks through adventure games.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here  .

4) Kahoot!

Kahoot is an application that makes quizzes fun and simplifies the assessment process for teachers. You can use this application not only for creating multiple-choice exams, but also for sorting scrambled sentences and words, starting discussions on any topic, or preparing surveys. What distinguishes Kahoot from Plickers is that students can participate in the game online from their phones without needing any registered class.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here  .

5) VocabSushi

VocabSushi is the perfect app to expand your vocabulary. It teaches foreign words by using quoted sentences from classic novels and fantasy stories, making it a top choice, especially for book lovers. Plus, the book content is updated weekly.

You can download the iOS app by clicking here  .

6) HiNative

HiNative, which supports over 120 languages, aims to teach languages by allowing you to interact with native speakers of the language you want to learn. You can improve your grammar by asking questions to locals in your chosen country, and get advice about the country you're going to visit before you travel.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here  .

7) Wakie

Wakie is an app that allows people with shared interests to chat over the phone. Through Wakie, you can connect with locals in countries where the language you're learning is spoken and practice speaking on any topic you're interested in.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here  .

8) Quizlet

Quizlet's mobile app works on the principle of creating your own flashcards and quizzes. It also allows access to flashcards and tests created by other users. Over 20 million students use the app. You can share your study materials with friends and study anywhere thanks to its offline feature.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here  .

9) Voscreen

This app, which focuses on short video clips, aims to teach English by showing movies, music videos, documentaries, and cartoons. With content suitable for all ages and levels, Voscreen recommends dedicating at least 20 minutes a day to the app to improve your language skills.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here  .

10) Tandem

With support for over 150 languages, Tandem is a mobile app that connects people around the world  who want to learn a foreign language  . Offering text, spoken, and video chat options, the app allows users to teach each other their native languages.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here  .

11) English Ninjas

Designed for those who want to improve their English skills, English Ninjas offers the opportunity to speak live with native English-speaking instructors. You can chat and practice with foreign instructors living in different parts of the world.

You can download the app for Android  here and for iOS  here  .

12- Speaky

'Speaky' is  essentially  a foreign language chat application . It consists of users from over 180 different countries. While you try to connect and converse with native English speakers, those who want to learn Turkish will naturally connect with you if you choose Turkish as your native language during registration. Teaching Turkish while simultaneously teaching foreign languages can also be enjoyable.

13 - LearnEnglish Podcast

 For those who want to improve  their listening and pronunciation, this is a must-have mobile app for learning English through listening   . It features many series with texts covering a wide variety of topics. You can follow along with the texts while simultaneously listening to the correct pronunciation. The app consists of 3 stories and 40 episodes, with tests at the end of each episode.