Language Learning Apps

Mango Languages provides basic language lessons for more than 70 languages. The LRC offers the UM community language lessons through Mango at no charge to you! You can see what languages are offered here (70 total!). Or, sign up for an account here: https://connect.mangolanguages.com/umichlrc/start

Using a computer on the campus network? Follow this link

Accessing Mango from off-campus? Follow this link

Sam D. (studying Spanish) recommends this app - "I like the culture notes and the memory-building exercises. Encourages you to take ownership of your learning by using learned material to form new phrases."

Not affiliated with UM? Several local libraries provide Mango premium access to cardholders! On your Mango account profile, click "Organizations" and search for any of the following:

• Ypsilanti District Library 
• Saline District Library
• Dexter District Library 
• Salem-South Lyon Distrcit Library 
• Canton Public Library 

*All of the listed public libraries require a library card number to access Mango premium.

Duolingo offers bite-sized lessons in 38 languages. With free and premium versions, Duolingo uses personalized learning and immediate grading to help you improve quickly. 

Laura R. (studying Ukrainian) recommends this app - "I like the daily goal setting and the streak - it encourages me to practice every day."

Babbel uses interactive dialogues that get you speaking confidently. The free and premium versions are available on most your devices, allowing you to complete a 10-15 minute lesson wherever you are! Babbel is currently offering 14 languages.

Michael P. (studying Portuguese) recommends this app - "I like that it encourages listening and then speaking and that you can engage in dialogues with others learners as well so that you can practice."

SpanishDict makes learning Spanish easy. With video grammar lessons, pronunciation guides from native speakers, vocabulary lists, and more, it's the world's most popular Spanish-English dictionary, translation, and learning website. Make an account and use for free, or go premium for downloadable content.

Chloe H. (studying Spanish) recommends this app - "This is the best (as in most accurate/natural) translation site I've found, as they provide multiple sentence examples in both Spanish and English so that you can understand the word in context. I also regularly utilize the make your own vocab list feature, especially because, with common words, the website generates an image of that word so that you are more likely to remember it."

Eggbun approaches language learning with their chat-to-learn method. For those learning English, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese, this interactive app with real-life communication practice will help you get to your target language goals! Eggbun is free, with premium lessons that can be unlocked with a subscription.

Keira D. (studying Korean) recommends this app - "This app is fun because you learn through a chat bot that guides you through each lesson and gives you practice with the content. I think the lessons flow well and I learned a lot through this app."